Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. 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. Game of Thrones attracted a record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, and international fan base.
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Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. 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. Game of Thrones attracted a record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, and international fan base. Critics have praised the series for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values, although its frequent use of nudity and violence has been subject to criticism. The final season received significant critical backlash for its condensed story 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. In 2014, several actors’ contracts were renegotiated to include a seventh-season option. By the final season, the five of the main cast members made USD 1 million per episode, making them among the highest paid television performers. The ensemble cast has been estimated to be the largest on television.
The first story arc follows a dynastic conflict among competing claimants for succession to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, with other noble families fighting for independence from the throne. The second covers the exiled scion’s actions to reclaim the throne; the third chronicles the threat of the impending winter, as well as the legendary creatures and fierce peoples of the North. Others associated with House Stark include Ned’s ward Theon Greyjoy, his vassal Roose Bolton, and Roose’s son, Ramsay. Robb falls in love with the healer Talisa Maegyr, and Arya befriends the blacksmith’s apprentice Gendry, who is also Robert’s bastard, and the assassin Jaqen H’ghar. The tall warrior King Robert’s friend, Brienne of Tarth, eventually comes to serve the Starks. In Ned’s marriage with Baratheon, a loveless marriage with Cersei Lannister, she has taken her younger brother, Ser Jaime Lannister, as her lover. The Wildlings living north of the Wall include the young Gilly, and the warriors Tormund Giantsbane and Ygritte. Others involved with the Wildlings include Lord Tywin Lannister and his mistress Shae Shae. The Small Council of advisors, among others, includes the Master Crafty Master of Coin, Master Joffrey and Master Jeyne Tommen. The King’s Small Council is guarded by the scar-faced warrior Sandor Clegane and his brother, the dwarf Tyrion Lannister.
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