“...making those seasons even shorter (to string out this cash cow) - only 7 and 6 episodes each...”
Hmmm...I heard just the opposite - that the next two seasons would be extended to ~13 episodes EACH...
“I heard just the opposite - that the next two seasons would be extended to ~13 episodes EACH...”
Variety reports 7 episodes in season 7, and 6 in season 8: http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/
So does International Business Times: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/game-thrones-season-8-will-be-end-hbo-show-fewer-episodes-expected-1555012
So does Newsweek: http://www.newsweek.com/game-thrones-may-end-after-season-8-have-shorter-final-seasons-448172