And the Winner of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Is ...

Game of Thrones finale brought some clear winners, at least one clear loser, and a major upset.

This image released by HBO shows from left to right Maisie Williams, Isaac Hempstead Wright and Sophie Turner in a scene from the final episode of "Game of Thrones," that aired on May 19, 2019. HBO via AP

LOS ANGELES—Winter has come and winter has gone, the last of the heads have been lopped off and the last of the dragon fire has been spit as “Game of Thrones” aired its 73rd and final episode Sunday night.

While the results of the game were a split decision as they were in most other episodes in the show’s eight seasons—the finale brought some clear winners, at least one clear loser, and a major upset.

(MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD)

Brandon Stark, who until recently appeared happy to remain a mystic philosopher forever, instead becomes philosopher-king, Bran the Broken.