HBO Unveils Title and Description for Season Finale

The Wall Street Journal reports that HBO has revealed the titles and descriptions for the final two episodes of the current season of GAME OF THRONES.

According to the report, Episode Nine will called "The Dance of Dragons," referring to the fifth book of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. In addition, the season finale will be titled "Mother's Mercy," and bring the storylines for the four main characters: Daenerys, Stannis, Cersei and Jon to a climax.

The official description reads: "Stannis marches. Dany is surrounded by strangers. Cersei seeks forgiveness. Jon is challenged."

About the show:

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, HBO's Emmy®- and Golden Globe-winning series GAME OF THRONES is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal.

Returning series regulars on GAME OF THRONES this season include: Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage(Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Aidan Gillen (Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Maisie Williams(Arya Stark) and Sophie Turner(Sansa Stark).

Additional returning series regulars this season include: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Dean-Charles Chapman (Tommen), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Conleth Hill (Varys), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane),Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Snow),Carice van Houten (Melisandre) and Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand).

Photo credit: Helen Sloan/Macall B. Polay/Courtesy of HBO

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