Game of Thrones
HBO fantasy drama series (2011–2019)
About
Game of Thrones is an epic fantasy television series based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, the story follows noble families competing for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms while an ancient supernatural threat emerges in the far north.
The series is known for its complex characters, political intrigue, large-scale battles, and willingness to subvert traditional fantasy tropes. It became one of the most watched and discussed shows of the 2010s.
Main Cast
- Sean Bean — Ned Stark, Lord of Winterfell
- Emilia Clarke — Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons
- Kit Harington — Jon Snow, bastard of Winterfell
- Peter Dinklage — Tyrion Lannister, the Imp
- Lena Headey — Cersei Lannister, Queen Regent
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau — Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer
- Maisie Williams — Arya Stark
- Sophie Turner — Sansa Stark
Seasons & Episodes
The series ran for 8 seasons and 73 episodes across nearly a decade of production.
- Season 1 (2011) — Ned Stark arrives in King's Landing as Hand of the King; Daenerys marries Khal Drogo; the threat beyond the Wall is revealed.
- Season 2 (2012) — The War of the Five Kings erupts across Westeros; Stannis and Renly Baratheon challenge Joffrey's claim to the throne.
- Season 3 (2013) — Robb Stark's rebellion falters; the infamous Red Wedding shatters House Stark's hopes.
- Season 4 (2014) — Joffrey dies at his own wedding; Tyrion is accused of murder and flees across the Narrow Sea.
- Season 5 (2015) — Jon Snow leads the Night's Watch; Daenerys struggles to rule Meereen; Cersei walks the streets of King's Landing in shame.
- Season 6 (2016) — Jon Snow is resurrected; Ramsay Bolton is defeated at the Battle of the Bastards; Cersei destroys the Sept of Baelor.
- Season 7 (2017) — Daenerys lands in Westeros; Jon meets her beyond the Wall; the Army of the Dead marches south.
- Season 8 (2019) — The final battle against the Night King; Daenerys burns King's Landing; Jon kills Daenerys; Bran Stark is crowned king.