http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/game-of-thrones-why-its-popularity-exploded-in-season-4-1.8416472

It was a deeper and richer season, says Verne Gay, and at this point in the series, viewers didn’t have to frequently consult all the Wiki pages devoted to George R.R. Martin’s creation. Plus, he adds, narratively, the fourth season has been -- bluntly speaking -- nuts. Almost every episode has begun with a jaw-dropper, ended with one and dropped a few more jaws in between.” PLUS: 5 burning questions (http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/06/13/game-of-thrones-5-questions-finale/) for the season finale, 6 questions that need (http://t.co/BHo0G0lLns) answers, explaining the religions of “GoT,” The Legend of Zelda (http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/13/the-legend-of-zelda-gets-a-game-of-thrones-makeover-in-this-amazing-mash-up-video-4760995/) meets “GoT,” the best and worst dads (http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/game-of-thrones-fathers?) from “GoT,” and director Alex Graves says "This is the first season where the finale is a finale. It is an all-out, massive, episode. (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Game-Thrones-Finale-Tyrion-1082972.aspx)"
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