Game of Thrones (2011– )

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.

Creators:

David Benioff, D.B. Weiss

Stars:

Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 32 wins & 70 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Peter Dinklage	...	Tyrion Lannister (29 episodes, 2011-2013)
Lena Headey	...	Cersei Lannister (24 episodes, 2011-2013)
Michelle Fairley	...	Catelyn Stark (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Maisie Williams	...	Arya Stark (22 episodes, 2011-2013)
Emilia Clarke	...	Daenerys Targaryen (21 episodes, 2011-2013)
Iain Glen	...	Ser Jorah Mormont (20 episodes, 2011-2013)
Kit Harington	...	Jon Snow (20 episodes, 2011-2013)
Sophie Turner	...	Sansa Stark (20 episodes, 2011-2013)
Alfie Allen	...	Theon Greyjoy (20 episodes, 2011-2013)
Jack Gleeson	...	Joffrey Baratheon (19 episodes, 2011-2013)
Aidan Gillen	...	Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
Richard Madden	...	Robb Stark (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
Isaac Hempstead Wright	...	Bran Stark (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
Rory McCann	...	Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau	...	Jaime Lannister (16 episodes, 2011-2013)
Charles Dance	...	Tywin Lannister (15 episodes, 2011-2013)
Conleth Hill	...	Lord Varys (15 episodes, 2011-2013)
Jerome Flynn	...	Bronn (15 episodes, 2011-2013)
John Bradley	...	Samwell Tarly (15 episodes, 2011-2013)
Mark Stanley	...	Grenn (15 episodes, 2011-2013)
Donald Sumpter	...	Maester Luwin (14 episodes, 2011-2012)
Julian Glover	...	Grand Maester Pycelle (14 episodes, 2011-2013)
Ron Donachie	...	Ser Rodrik Cassel (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
Joe Dempsie	...	Gendry (13 episodes, 2011-2013)
Esmé Bianco	...	Ros (13 episodes, 2011-2013)
Amrita Acharia	...	Irri (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
Kristian Nairn	...	Hodor (13 episodes, 2011-2013)
James Cosmo	...	Jeor Mormont (12 episodes, 2011-2013)
Sibel Kekilli	...	Shae (12 episodes, 2011-2013)

Storyline

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Political and sexual intrigue is pervasive. Robert Baratheon, King of Westeros, asks his old friend Eddard, Lord Stark, to serve as Hand of the King, or highest official. Secretly warned that the previous Hand was assassinated, Eddard accepts in order to investigate further. Meanwhile the Queen's family, the Lannisters, may be hatching a plot to take power. Across the sea, the last members of the previous and deposed ruling family, the Targaryens, are also scheming to regain the throne. The friction between the houses Stark, Lannister and Baratheon, and with the remaining great houses Greyjoy, Tully, Arryn, and Tyrell, leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war and political confusion, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.

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Plot Keywords:

king | queen | intrigue | prostitute | priestess | 

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Taglines:

Five kings. One throne. (season 2)

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Song of Ice and Fire

Filming Locations:

Iceland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO), Television 360, Grok! Studio

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Features nine actors from the Harry Potter film series: Bronson Webb (Will) played unnamed Slytherin student in the third film; Natalia Tena (Osha) played Nymphadora Tonks; David Bradley (Lord Walder Frey) played Argus Filch; Julian Glover (Grand Maester Pycelle) voiced Aragog; Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark) played Mrs. Granger in the seventh film; Ciarán Hinds (Mance Rayder) played Aberforth Dumbledore; Ralph Ineson (Dagmer Cleftjaw) played Amycus Carrow; Edward Tudor-Pole (Protestor at King's Landing) played Mr. Borgin and Ian Whyte (Gregor Clegane) played Madame Maxime in full-body shots. Cast member Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon) is also the father of Frank Dillane, who played the young Voldemort/Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Potter cast members Jamie Campbell Bower (young Gellert Grindelwald) and Simon Fisher-Becker (Fat Friar) were originally set to play Waymar Royce and the High Septon before being replaced by Rob Ostlere and David Verrey, respectively.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Eddard Stark: Winter is coming.

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Crazy Credits

The opening pictures on the revolving metal rings show part of the history of Westeros. It begins with the conquest of Westeros by Aegon the Conqueror of House Targaryen, followed by Robert's Rebellion (where the Targaryens are deposed), and ending with the crowning of Robert Baratheon as King of the Seven Kingdoms.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.186 (2011)
a poster for the show is seen at Comic-Con

User Reviews

Lord of the Rings - I think not!

Seeing a review comparing this brilliant title to Lord of the Rings made me make an account here and post my very first review.

I had very high expectations from this series and I believed that it will (like most TV series) absolutely ruin the book. And I couldn't have been more wrong! Where do I start...

The cast is great, though not amazing with one exception - Sean Bean is perfect for the role of cold master of the North, Eddard Stark. The setting, the atmosphere is perfect and not boring at all! Some scenes are just amazing and are exactly as written in the book - for example the scene where they find the wolves, the nature and the dialogs are just as they should be. Now to get to the part most people are interested in: What is this? What can I expect of the series?

THIS IS NOT LORD OF THE RINGS. Now that I got that out, I can continue. The very idea behind the series is a lot different. It's based around great families on different sides of the world, the stories their members have to tell and the secrets they hide. And there are many secrets, You will have a chance to witness small portion of them in the first episode. If you cannot follow the story just yet, don't worry! It's meant to be like that, you will eventually get to know all the characters and get involved in the story so much you will BEG for next episode just to see what happens.

What to expect? Plots, love, action, war, hatred, quite a few surprises and much much more... All that after the first episode. I really hope they will not ruin it as the series progress.

Conclusion: Do not miss this! Yes YOU complaining that the book is better. And everyone else.