Those itching for more “Game of Thrones” this season will have extra precious minutes to celebrate the series. Both episodes nine and 10 this season — airing June 19 and June 26 — will have increased running times, Entertainment Weekly reports.
Episode nine will be 60 minutes, while 10 will be 69 whole freakin’ minutes. That finale running time, according to EW, is the longest episode for the show. (RELATED: Let’s Talk About THAT ‘Game of Thrones’ (Not So) Shocker)
“Game of Thrones” typically runs jam-packed episodes featuring many characters, though often feels wanting in terms of plot development. This season, however, has arguably been its most plot-escalating to date, at least in terms of speed across many storylines. (RELATED: The [SPOILER] Is Still Alive)
As expected, fans rejoiced (and gave snark) on Twitter — and weren’t afraid to be cheeky about the oft-giggled number 69. In fact, New York Magazine’s Select All featured a piece about the number this week. Here’s a look at what fans had to say on the news:
The Game of Thrones season 6 finale is going to be 69 minutes long!? HELL YEA! 🙂 BEST SEASON!#GameofThrones #got @GameOfThrones @hbo
— Cory (@corcor61827) June 9, 2016
Just found out that the Game of Thrones season finale will be 69 minutes long and I high-fived my phone
— Adrian Manuel (@omgitsadrian) June 9, 2016
The last two episodes of game of thrones are 60 minutes and 69 minutes… Lol I guess that makes up for them shorting us lately
— NOT Rudy (@AceHolmes06) June 9, 2016
a 69 minute game of thrones finale? now that’s something i can get behind.
— Julian Staniewski (@JuliansTake) June 9, 2016
game of thrones’ finale is 69 minutes long….. pic.twitter.com/h977dl9JQT
— Ahmad N. Alshammari (@AhNAlshammari) June 9, 2016
Game of Thrones season 6 finale gonna b longest episode of the series at 69 minutes. better not be 10 extra minutes of Danerys doing nothing
— The People’s Prick (@Todd_316) June 9, 2016
When I read that the Game of Thrones season finale will be 69 minutes long pic.twitter.com/OWXKE65ID9
— Its Bryan (@whosthatguy__) June 9, 2016