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Over a decade later, Season 1 holds up perfectly. Re-watching it after knowing how the series ends reveals a treasure trove of foreshadowing and "Easter eggs" that were hidden in plain sight. From the hidden lineage of Jon Snow to the subtle warnings of the "White Walkers," the foundation laid in these first ten episodes is staggering in its detail.

The infamous ninth episode, "Baelor," changed television forever. It signaled to the audience that no character—no matter how central or "heroic"—was safe from the consequences of their actions.