Game of Thrones 

Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years.

Creators:

David Benioff, D.B. Weiss

Stars:

Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington

Top Rated TV #6 | Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 313 wins & 505 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Peter Dinklage	...	Tyrion Lannister 67 episodes, 2011-2019
Lena Headey	...	Cersei Lannister 62 episodes, 2011-2019
Emilia Clarke	...	Daenerys Targaryen 62 episodes, 2011-2019
Kit Harington	...	Jon Snow 62 episodes, 2011-2019
Sophie Turner	...	Sansa Stark 59 episodes, 2011-2019
Maisie Williams	...	Arya Stark 59 episodes, 2011-2019
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau	...	Jaime Lannister 55 episodes, 2011-2019
Iain Glen	...	Jorah Mormont 52 episodes, 2011-2019
John Bradley	...	Samwell Tarly 48 episodes, 2011-2019
Alfie Allen	...	Theon Greyjoy 47 episodes, 2011-2019
Conleth Hill	...	Lord Varys 46 episodes, 2011-2019
Liam Cunningham	...	Davos Seaworth 42 episodes, 2012-2019
Gwendoline Christie	...	Brienne of Tarth 42 episodes, 2012-2019
Aidan Gillen	...	Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish 41 episodes, 2011-2017
Isaac Hempstead Wright	...	Bran Stark 40 episodes, 2011-2019
Rory McCann	...	Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane 38 episodes, 2011-2019
Nathalie Emmanuel	...	Missandei 38 episodes, 2013-2019
Jerome Flynn	...	Bronn 37 episodes, 2011-2019
Daniel Portman	...	Podrick Payne 35 episodes, 2012-2019
Jacob Anderson	...	Grey Worm 34 episodes, 2013-2019
Ben Crompton	...	Eddison Tollett 34 episodes, 2012-2019
Kristofer Hivju	...	Tormund Giantsbane 33 episodes, 2013-2019
Julian Glover	...	Grand Maester Pycelle 31 episodes, 2011-2016
Carice van Houten	...	Melisandre 29 episodes, 2012-2019
Charles Dance	...	Tywin Lannister 27 episodes, 2011-2015
Hannah Murray	...	Gilly 27 episodes, 2012-2019

Storyline

In the mythical continent of Westeros, several powerful families fight for control of the Seven Kingdoms. As conflict erupts in the kingdoms of men, an ancient enemy rises once again to threaten them all. Meanwhile, the last heirs of a recently usurped dynasty plot to take back their homeland from across the Narrow Sea.

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Plot Keywords:

dragon | based on novel | politics | queen | incest | 

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Taglines:

Valar Morghulis

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

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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:

57 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos (Blu-ray release)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Roy Dotrice, a frequent collaborator with George R.R. Martin and narrator of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" audio books, was cast as Grand Maester Pycelle but had to withdraw from the role due to health reasons. He was replaced by Julian Glover. Dotrice would later appear in the show as Hallyne.

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Quotes

Tyrion Lannister: [to Cersei] A day will come when you think you are safe and happy, and your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth. And you will know the debt is paid.

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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 Chase Australia: Episode #2.57 (2016)

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Soundtracks

Power is Power
Performed by Sza, The Weeknd and Travis Scott

User Reviews

One of the most stunning shows on television

Do not believe any of those negative reviews. I honestly cannot understand why some reviewers have given this such a low rating. I think some people love the sound of their own voice and think their opinion is worth something and will be disagreeable simply for the sake of it.

Having said that, this show is stunning. I have never read the books and now I want to. There is so much crap on TV that is renewed year after year (CSI, House etc.) which uses cheap gags, pointless and sometimes ridiculous plots, unbelievable and many times one dimensional characters and yet all the truly great shows get cancelled.

There is enough brain-dead television. But once in a while a show comes along that transports you to another world and makes you believe in the magic of television again. Game of Thrones is one such show.

It is complex, multi-layered, surreal, vibrant, imaginative and it draws your eye in to the surprising level of detail, from the sweeping vistas, to the narrow dungeons, from the beautiful castles and magnificent trees, to the contrasting landscapes. It is worth watching just for the scenery alone.

Yes the acting seems a little cold and even wooden at times, but this is perfectly in keeping with the medieval look and feel of the show. Yes it is dark and gloomy, but again in keeping with the narrative.

The scripting is intelligent and well delivered by competent acting, led by Sean Bean perfectly cast as Lord Edard. Although Sean Bean is better known for brooding bad guys, he strikes the perfect balance between father, husband and Lord and soldier. He is well supported by other well known actors and many new to the scene.

After watching and sometimes enjoying Camelot, this show makes that one look more like "Merlin" by comparison. And where Camelot lacks in depth and scripting, Game of Thrones strikes the perfect balance between brooding medieval angst and wonderful fantasy story telling.

Even if you have never watched a fantasy show before, you should not miss this.