Game of Thrones

Show • 2011 • Action, Adventure, Drama

Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, 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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StatusEnded
ReleaseApril 17, 2011
Seasons8
Episodes73
Last episodeMay 19, 2019
Origins
  • United States of America
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
Tags
  • action epic
  • based on novel or book
  • dark fantasy
  • dragon
  • epic
  • fantasy epic
  • fantasy world
  • intrigue
  • king
  • kingdom
  • psychological drama
  • sword & sorcery
  • tragedy

Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes Apr 2011 – Jun 2011

Lord Eddard Stark is asked by his old friend, King Robert Baratheon, to serve as the King's Hand following the death of the previous incumbent, Eddard's mentor Jon Arryn. Eddard is reluctant, but receives intelligence suggesting that Jon was murdered. Eddard accepts Robert's offer, planning to use his position and authority to investigate the alleged murder.

Season 2

10 episodes Apr 2012 – Jun 2012

The Seven Kingdoms are at war, with the King in the North, Robb Stark, fighting to win independence for his people and those of the Riverlands. Robb decides that he must win the allegiance of the fiercely independent ironborn to his cause, and sends his best friend Theon Greyjoy to treat with his father, who is hatching plans of his own. Meanwhile, Joffrey Baratheon holds the Iron Throne with the backing of the powerful House Lannister, but his uncle Renly has also claimed the throne with the...

Season 3

10 episodes Mar 2013 – Jun 2013

The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros remain gripped by civil war. Would-be king Renly Baratheon has been assassinated, altering the alliances in the war. The cruel boy-king Joffrey Baratheon has won a great victory by securing an alliance with House Tyrell, with his supporters defeating his uncle Stannis in an epic battle. Joffrey now commands the largest armies in the realm and his triumph appears inevitable.

Season 4

10 episodes Apr 2014 – Jun 2014

The War of the Five Kings is drawing to a close, but new intrigues and plots are in motion, and the surviving factions must contend with enemies not only outside their ranks, but within.

Season 5

10 episodes Apr 2015 – Jun 2015

In Meereen, the insurgent "Sons of the Harpy" have started to revolt against Daenerys Targaryen's regime by murdering citizens and Unsullied, also taking the life of Barristan Selmy. In order to regain peace and control, Daenerys complies with the request of re-opening the fighting pits. Tyrion Lannister arrives in Pentos along with Varys, and they begin their journey to Meereen together. They pass through Volantis, where Tyrion is abducted by Jorah Mormont, who takes him to Meereen as a way ...

Season 6

10 episodes Apr 2016 – Jun 2016

Following the shocking developments at the conclusion of season five, including Jon Snow's bloody fate at the hands of Castle Black mutineers, Daenerys' near-demise at the fighting pits of Meereen, and Cersei's public humiliation in the streets of King's Landing, survivors from all parts of Westeros and Essos regroup to press forward, inexorably, towards their uncertain individual fates. Familiar faces will forge new alliances to bolster their strategic chances at survival, while new characte...

Season 7

7 episodes Jul 2017 – Aug 2017

The long winter is here. Throughout seven thrilling episodes, the penultimate Season 7 of this blockbuster hit series focuses on a convergence of armies and attitudes that have been brewing for years.

Season 8

6 episodes Apr 2019 – May 2019

Ratings by episode

Best Episode 9.9/10

First aired: Jun 26, 2016

S6E10 – The Winds of Winter

Alliances are made, the High Sparrow is holding trials at King's Landing, Daenerys is sailing for the Seven Kingdoms and a new King of the North is crowned.

Worst Episode 4/10

First aired: May 19, 2019

S8E6 – The Iron Throne

In the aftermath of the devastating attack on King's Landing, Daenerys must face the survivors.

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