Game of Thrones (2011)

Written by

D. B. Weiss, Vanessa Taylor, George R. R. Martin, Dave Hill

Cast

Sean Bean, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Iain Glen, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner

Genre

action television series, adventure television series, drama television series, fantasy television series

Country

United States

Length

8 seasons, 73 episodes

Rated

TV-MA

Rating

8.5 of 10 from 27,257 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Noble families fight for control of the Iron Throne across the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. The show follows multiple storylines including a deposed heir plotting her return, and a military order defending against threats from the north.

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What happens

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise, a series of high fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. The show premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has a large ensemble cast and follows several story arcs throughout the course of the show. The first major arc concerns the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros through a web of political conflicts among the noble families, either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence. The second major arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, who has been exiled to Essos and is plotting to return and reclaim the throne. The third follows the Night's Watch, a military order defending the realm against threats from beyond the Seven Kingdoms' northern border. Game of Thrones attracted a record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, and international fan base. Many critics and publications have named the show one of the greatest television series of all time. Critics have praised the series for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values, although its frequent use of nudity and violence (including sexual violence) generated controversy. The final season received significant criticism for its reduced length and creative decisions, with many considering it a disappointing conclusion. The series received 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most by a drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. Its other awards and nominations include three Hugo Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation, a Peabody Award, and five nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama. Two prequel series, House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiered on HBO in 2022 and 2026, respectively. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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