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A reader is straining to see why anyone thinks dimly lit TV shows are a good idea.

That’s according to Cincinnati-based goods and services company Cintas, which has rounded up 10 finalists for its 18th annual competition.

Globe critic Matthew Gilbert’s guide to what’s on television this week.

Here are a few favorites from some standout series (oh, and the Oscars too).

Among the year’s best: “Pose,” “Billions,” “Gentleman Jack,” “Sex Education,” “Homecoming.”

Giving the audience what it wants can be a very bad idea.

Who knew Jon Snow took New England vacations?

Feeling a void left by “Game of Thrones” or “Veep” or “The Big Bang Theory”? Then try these shows.

More than 150 fans told us how they think the HBO series will end this Sunday. Here’s a look at what they said, and the possibility of the theories coming to fruition.

A piece of the “Star Wars” puzzle has just fallen into place.

“Game of Thrones” showrunners have dropped hints for years. Here’s a look at some of the main clues.

Judging by the Twitter reaction, you’d be forgiven if you thought the latest episode of “Game of Thrones” would be roundly panned by critics. But some had a more nuanced take.

Although some critics bemoaned the dark lighting and murky battle logic, the episode was still chock-full of suspense, twists, turns, victories, and defeats.

One thing is for sure, if you watched Sunday night’s episode of “Game of Thrones,” you’ve got an opinion about it.

If “Game of Thrones” were set in New England, the story’s brooding hero would be named Jon Rain. He’d spend his time warning people about Wet Walkers. People would joust with umbrellas.

We’re gearing up for an epic battle scene in the third episode, which is scheduled to last 80 minutes. Here’s a look at who might die, and why, based on breadcrumbs from the show.

The presidential candidate shared her thoughts on the HBO fantasy series in a review posted Sunday.

David Benioff, one of the driving forces behind the landmark TV show, began his writing career at Dartmouth.

John Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly, hinted to the “60 Minutes” reporter that fans might not be thrilled with the ending.

Globe critic Matthew Gilbert’s guide to the week in television.

A genre show, of all things, with fire-breathing dragons and sub-zero zombies, has won our game of Peak TV.

We were at the 820-acre demesne of Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, the location of Winterfell in the wildly popular HBO “Game of Thrones” series, and home to several GoT filming sites. According to well-connected sources, it will be where the series ends.

Globe critic Matthew Gilbert’s guide to the week on the small screen.

In what may seem like an odd pairing, the creators of the hit HBO series have teamed up with the Red Cross to urge people to give blood.

Restaurants and hotels are creating new immersive experiences to keep patrons coming year-round.

In 2019, the credits will roll for the last time for “Game of Thrones,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Veep,” “Homeland” and many more.

How many “Game of Thrones” trailers — and even photos — will HBO release one at a time, between now and April, to keep us all stoked?

Showrunners made the announcement at the end of a new 30-second-long teaser video looking back at pivotal moments in the series.

The president had tweeted a photo of himself with the words “Sanctions Are Coming.”

HBO isn’t divulging much else about its spinoff series.

“Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage explains what his character thinks about the liaison between Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen.

Thanks to an Instagram post we do know something: There will be a really, really big battle scene that took 55 days to shoot.

Search engine giant Google on Wednesday released its annual list of the top trending searches among Boston users.

John Bradley, who plays good-hearted Samwell Tarly on “Thrones,” has a key role in the new supernatural thriller.

A staggering 215 million US adults — 88 percent of the population 18 and older — viewed the eclipse, according to a study.

Those 1.03 billion illegal downloads and streams were spread out over seven episodes and a downloadable bundle containing the entire season.

Amid unforgettable coverage of a real-life disaster in Texas, the escapist fare down the dial provided highs (“Game of Thrones”) and lows (“Twin Peaks: The Return”).

From a catastrophic flood to the eyebrow-styling equivalent, a review of the week online.

What’s to become of Dany and Jon, Cersei and Jaime, Arya and Sansa, the Mountain and the Hound? And who is going to defeat the Night King?

It drew 16.5 million viewers, a number that includes the initial airing at 9 p.m., a replay later in the night, and HBO Go and HBO Now.

For all the suffering that the female characters on “Game of Thrones” have endured, only one ending to the series will suffice: That one of them will win.

A review of the week online.

Jon’s plot in the most recent episode of “Game of Thrones” was a bizarrely illogical maneuver.

Click on a location on the interactive map or search out a movie or television show you are interested in and find everything from a recap of the show, recommendations for where to stay and eat, how to get around, and specific directions to filming locations.

Huskies have gained in popularity with dog buyers, but many are being abandoned at shelters.

The sixth episode of “Games of Thrones” seventh season was shown a week ahead of schedule in Spain and Nordic countries.

It’s best to savor each hour separately, to watch episodes one at a time and let them breathe in between.

The Globe’s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.

There are four very different possible outcomes. Let’s take a look at which one is most likely.

Antonia Christophers, who guest starred in the first two seasons of the HBO series, will serve as narrator in “The Fairy Queen.”