Why 'Game of Thrones' Star Gemma Whelan Hasn't Watched the Final Season

Gemma Whelan, who played the Ironborn leader Yara Greyjoy, first starred in Game of Thrones in 2012. Since her debut as Yara, beginning in Season 2, the actress admittedly hasn't seen most of the HBO series, including all of Season 8.

She told the U.K. program Sunday Brunch, "I haven't watched the end yet, no."

Whelan explained that she's missed most of the series because she doesn't have internet in her house. "I do know what happens. I came home and my husband was watching it and I saw the final bit but I haven't seen most of the series yet, because we didn't have internet in our house," she explained.

Whelan was also busy as a mom between the seasons and had her daughter with her as much as possible. In fact, her daughter was the only she told the ending to, but since a toddler can't talk, the secrets of the HBO finale were safe.

The 38-year-old star also spoke about what an amazing experience it was working on Thrones. "It was such a fun thing to do," she shared. "It's hard to quantify – having that on your CV definitely changes things, but in terms of actually that being a tangible thing in your life, it's hard to know. But of course, it really does help."

Whelan is now working on another HBO series, Gentleman Jack.