Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones: is a groundbreaking fantasy television series created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Based on George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy novel series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the show captivated audiences worldwide with its complex characters, intricate plotlines, and stunning visuals.
Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has a large ensemble cast and follows several story arcs throughout the course of the show. The first major arc concerns the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros through a web of political conflicts among the noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from whoever sits on it. The second major arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, who has been exiled to Essos and is plotting to return and reclaim the throne. The third follows the Night's Watch, a military order defending the realm against threats from beyond the Seven Kingdoms' northern border
Game of Thrones attracted a record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, and international fan base. Many critics and publications have named the show one of the greatest television series of all time. Critics have praised the series for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values, although its frequent use of nudity and violence (including sexual violence) generated controversy. The final season received significant criticism for its reduced length 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.
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Genre |
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Action ·
Adventure ·
Fantasy ·
Serial
drama · Tragedy |
Created by |
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David
Benioff · D. B. Weiss |
Based on |
A Song of Ice and Fire |
Showrunners |
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David
Benioff ·
D. B. Weiss |
Theme music composer |
Ramin Djawadi |
Composer |
Ramin Djawadi |
Country of origin |
United States |
Original language |
English |
No. of seasons |
8 |
No. of episodes |
73 (list of episodes) |
Production |
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Executive producers |
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David
Benioff ·
D. B. Weiss ·
George R. R. Martin ·
Carolyn
Strauss ·
Frank
Doelger ·
Bernadette
Caulfield ·
Bryan
Cogman ·
Miguel
Sapochnik ·
David
Nutter |
Producers |
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Mark
Huffam ·
Joanna
Burn ·
Chris
Newman ·
Greg
Spence ·
Lisa
McAtackney ·
Duncan
Muggoch |
Production locations |
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United
Kingdom ·
Croatia ·
Iceland ·
Spain ·
Malta ·
Morocco ·
Canada |
Running time |
50–82 minutes |
Production companies |
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HBO
Entertainment ·
Television
360 ·
Grok!
Television ·
Generator
Entertainment ·
Startling
Television ·
Bighead
Littlehead |
Original release |
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Release |
April 17, 2011 – |
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