Consider the question. The series was renewed for a seventh season in April 2016, which premiered on July 16, 2017 and consisted of seven episodes. The series will conclude with its eighth season, which will consist of six episodes. As of August 27, 2017, 67 episodes of Game of Thrones have aired, concluding the seventh season. The show's episodes have won numerous awards including two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

Which is the latest game of thrones season?
If the answer is 'seventh'; explain the reasoning:
To answer the question, consider the following: The series was renewed for a seventh season in April 2016, which premiered on July 16, 2017 and consisted of seven episodes.