How to Watch Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 Live Online

Three episodes of Game of Thrones have already aired so we're already halfway done with this final season. As we're getting closer to the air date for Game of Throne's fourth episode, we thought we'd help you watch the show live online.

We won't discuss the events of this third episodes, mostly because we're not yet emotionally ready for it given all that's happened, but also since we don't want to spoil it for you if you're still to watch it. We can say, however, that it was super intense and that we're starting to remember why we loved and hated this series at the same time.

The fourth episode of Game of Thrones will air on Sunday, May 5th, at 9 PM ET on HBO. This next episode will be four minutes shorter than the one from last Sunday, running at 1 hour and 18 minutes. It's still not enough to answer all our questions, we're sure, but there's still hope that by the end of it all we'll get all the answers we seek. So, let's see how you can watch the fourth episode of Game of Thrones' final season live online.

How Can You Watch Game of Thrones Episode 4 With a VPN?

You probably already know this, but if you don't, here it is - live TV platforms and streaming services are all geoblocked. Yes, we know that doesn't affect you much as long as you're in the United States, but if you have to travel abroad it's going to hit you like Dany's dragons. Unless your IP address shows you're in the US, you won't get it. Thankfully, a VPN can solve this issue in just a few seconds. Here's what you need to do.

• The first thing you need to do is to choose a VPN. We've reviewed dozens of these already so we can confidently recommend ExpressVPN. Start by visiting ExpressVPN and subscribing to the service, before downloading and installing the app.
• Once the app is installed, you can launch it and log into your account. Make sure to pick one of the dozens of US-based servers they offer and connect to it.
• When the connection is established, you can load the live TV platform like Amazon Prime then chose HBO and watch it.
• Have fun watching Game of Thrones from whatever corner of the world you're in!

How to Watch Game of Thrones Live Online?

In recent years, we've started using the Internet for more and more things, from binging on shows to ordering food, reading the news, laughing at memes, working, and chatting with friends. Why wouldn't we also watch TV over the Internet, right? Live TV platforms come with clear advantages over traditional cable, starting with a much better price. Then, you can customize the plans quite a bit and you can even cancel at any time since there's no contract to tie you down. The best part is that you get to enjoy your shows live wherever you may be when they start, without having to speed home - all you need is an Internet connection and a smartphone or another compatible device. Let's see what options you have to watch Game of Thrones' fourth episode.

HBO Now and HBO Go - We're starting out with HBO's own platforms, HBO Now and Go. Both of them feature the same exact content, but you have different ways to log in. For instance, HBO Go needs your TV provider credentials, while for HBO Now you can subscribe directly to HBO and pay them without any intermediaries. The new episodes of Game of Thrones show up in the app minutes after the official air time, so you'll get to watch at the same time as everyone else.

Amazon Prime - If you're an Amazon Prime subscribers, then you can have some fun with the platforms you instantly get access to as a reward - Prime Video, Prime Music, and so on. Well, if you want to make a single payment instead of multiples, you can also add HBO to the mix by paying $14.99 per month extra.

Hulu - Our next entry is Hulu, which is a great service all-around. The live TV platform costs $44.99 per month and you get access to dozens of channels and the full VoD library. Even if you go for the VOD plans, you can still add HBO for the same $15 per month, so take your pick. With the live TV platform, you can add a couple of channel packs and several premium networks.

DirecTV Now - Up next, we have DirecTV Now, which is a solid platform that features seven bundles now. Two of them are new and called Plus ($50/mo) and Max ($70/mo) and they both feature HBO, with Max also including Cinemax. There are five other bundles that have recently received a new name and a price that's double than what it used to be - Entertainment, Choice, Xtra, Unlimited, and Optimo Mas. If you want to choose any of these, you're going to have to add HBO for $15 per month. Other premium channels are available too, as well as several packs featuring Spanish channels, and a few international packs.

PlayStation Vue - We've got PlayStation Vue next, which is a service that comes with some really great features. There are four bundles to pick from - Access, Core, Elite, and Ultra - and they're all are great. If you'll pick Ultra, which is $79.99 per month, you get HBO by default. If you'll pick any of the others, you'll have to add HBO for $15 per month. Other channel packs are available if you need more, as well as several premium networks.

How Can You Watch the Fourth Episode of Game of Thrones Season 8?

In case you need to catch up with the first episodes of this season or maybe even binge on older seasons, you'll find all the videos on HBO Go or HBO Now. Aside from subscribing directly go HBO Now, you can also use credentials from your live TV platforms to sign in, namely Hulu, PlayStation Vue, or Amazon Prime. If you have subscribed to DirecTV Now, you'll be able to log into HBO Go instead.

There's also the option of buying Game of Thrones episodes and seasons so you can watch them whenever you feel like it, even offline. You can get them from Amazon Prime, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, iTunes, or Microsoft Store. Make sure to check them all out to see which one has the better price at the time you want to make the purchase.

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