After eight years, Game of Thrones is preparing for this Sunday's final season premiere by looking back at the stories which lead us to this point.

In an obvious (and successful) effort to get fans excited, HBO released a series of videos on YouTube featuring the major cast looking back on their time with the show and how they've come.

Daenerys Targaryen has gone from a mild-mannered sister to a conquering queen.

The Cast Remembers: Emilia Clarke on Playing Daenerys Targaryen | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) youtu.be

Jorah Mormont's brush with certain death has shown him what really matters.

The Cast Remembers: Iain Glen on Playing Jorah Mormont | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Cersei has gone from murderous and unhinged...to EVEN MORE murderous and unhinged.

The Cast Remembers: Lena Headey on Playing Cersei Lannister | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Jaime's adventures (and the loss of his hand) have uncovered his heart of gold.

The Cast Remembers: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on Playing Jaime Lannister | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HB www.youtube.com

Arya Stark began her journey as a mischievous noble, but has found her calling as one of Westeros's greatest assassins.

The Cast Remembers: Maisie Williams on Playing Arya Stark | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

The Hound has aligned himself, at last, with what really matters to him.

The Cast Remembers: Rory McCann on Playing The Hound | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Once the most meek and mild of the Stark children, Sansa has come into her own as a formidable leader and inspiring noblewoman.

The Cast Remembers: Sophie Turner on Playing Sansa Stark | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Bran is like some sort of God now? It's A LOT.

The Cast Remembers: Isaac Hempstead Wright on Playing Bran Stark | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Tyrion Lannister has been knocked down a few pegs by life, but now finally finds himself in a place where he can do the good he's always dreamt of.

The Cast Remembers: Peter Dinklage on Playing Tyrion Lannister | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Davos was and always will be a man of honor, but has grown from a humble hedge knight into an elder statesman and advisor to kings.

The Cast Remembers: Liam Cunningham on Playing Davos Seaworth | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Samwell Tarley, who began his tale as a cowardly exile from his own home, has demonstrated his bravery and wit time and time again when called upon to do so.

The Cast Remembers: John Bradley on Playing Samwell Tarly | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

And finally, Jon Snow, the bastard of Winterfell, has risen through the ranks to become one of the greatest leaders in Westeros. Will he sit on the Iron Throne when this is all over?

The Cast Remembers: Kit Harington on Playing Jon Snow | Game of Thrones: Season 8 (HBO) www.youtube.com

Fans were just as emotional as the cast when hearing the story of their journeys!

This Sunday is the beginning of the end. Tune in to HBO to watch the final season of Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones | Season 8 | Official Trailer (HBO) www.youtube.com