Game Of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie has warned fans of the hit series that they may need "professional help" after the show's dramatic finale.
Christie and her co-star Emilia Clarke have promised that viewers will enjoy the "bigger" than ever before episodes as the popular drama returns to screens next week for its eighth and last season.
Speaking of the show's ending, Christie, who plays Brienne Of Tarth, told the Radio Times magazine: "You're going to need therapy.
Clarke, who portrays Daenerys Targaryen, said that the eighth series is "bigger than anything we've ever done".
"Ten times bigger. It's like everything is on steroids," she added.
Christie also said that she feels her character – a formidable warrior standing at more than six feet tall – has been involved in a movement about women being perceived in a different way.
The actress said: "I do feel emotional about it – it's everything that the character has said to me and meant to me.
Clarke said she can see similarities between the TV series, based on George R R Martin's fantasy novels, and the current political landscape.
She said: "The overarching theme in the entire show, but especially in season eight, is power.
"It's about what it does to people, what it actually is, who deserves it, what are the decisions that you have to make when you have it, what are the sacrifices that you have to make?
"I find it fascinating in the real world, too, looking at politicians.
Game Of Thrones season eight will see regular cast members including Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner and Peter Dinklage return for the final time.
It will contain six episodes and will finally bring an end to the saga of who will rule Westeros.
It will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK beginning on April 15.
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