Game of Thrones (TV Series)

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Game of Thrones
Genre	Fantasy Serial drama Tragedy
Created by	David Benioff D. B. Weiss
Based on	A Song of Ice and Fire  by George R. R. Martin
Starring	see List of Game of Thrones characters
Theme music composer	Ramin Djawadi
Opening theme	"Main Title"
Composer(s)	Ramin Djawadi
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	8
No. of episodes	73 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	List David Benioff D. B. Weiss Carolyn Strauss Frank Doelger Bernadette Caulfield Bryan Cogman Miguel Sapochnik David Nutter
Producer(s)	List Mark Huffam Joanna Burn Frank Doelger Chris Newman Greg Spence Lisa McAtackney Bryan Cogman Duncan Muggoch
Production location(s)	Northern Ireland Croatia Iceland Spain Malta Morocco Canada
Running time	50–82 minutes
Production company(s)	Television 360 Grok! Televisionbr>Generator Entertainmentbr>Startling Televisionbr>Bighead Littlehead
Distributor	Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network	HBO
Picture format	HDTV 1080i
Audio format	Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release	April 17, 2011 – May 19, 2019
Release
Related shows	Thronecast After the Thrones
External links

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, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones (1996). The show was both produced and filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Filming locations also included Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons.

Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has a large ensemble cast and follows several story arcs. One arc is about the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the noble dynasties, either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from it. Another focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, who has been exiled to Essos and is plotting a return to the throne. A third story arc follows the Night's Watch, a brotherhood defending the realm against the fierce peoples and legendary creatures of the North.

Game of Thrones attracted a record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, and international fan base. Critics praised the series for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values, although its frequent use of nudity and violence (including sexual violence) was criticized; the final season received further criticism for its condensed story and creative decisions, with many considering it a disappointing conclusion. The series received 58 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. Despite negative reception of the final season and finale, many critics and publications have named the show as one of the best television series of all time.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Cast and characters 3 Production 3.1 Conception and development 3.1.1 Themes 3.1.2 Inspirations and derivations 3.2 Casting 3.3 Writing 3.3.1 Adaptation schedule and episodes 3.4 Filming 3.4.1 Effect on locations 3.5 Directing 3.6 Production design 3.7 Visual effects 3.7.1 Title sequence 3.8 Music 3.9 Language 4 Availability 4.1 Broadcast 4.2 Home media 4.3 Copyright infringement 5 Reception and achievements 5.1 Critical response 5.1.1 General 5.1.2 Lighting issues 5.2 Cultural influence 5.2.1 Fandom 5.3 Awards 5.4 Viewership 6 Other media and products 6.1 Video games 6.2 Merchandise and exhibition 6.3 Accompanying material 6.4 Successor series 6.4.1 Bloodmoon 6.4.2 House of the Dragon 7 References 8 External links

[edit] Overview

See also: A Song of Ice and Fire#Plot synopsisSynopsis of A Song of Ice and Fire and World of A Song of Ice and Fire

[edit] Cast and characters

Main article: List of Game of Thrones characters

[edit] Production

[edit] Conception and development

[edit] Themes

Main article: Themes in A Song of Ice and Fire

[edit] Inspirations and derivations

[edit] Casting

[edit] Writing

[edit] Adaptation schedule and episodes

Main article: List of Game of Thrones episodes

Season	Ordered	Filming	First aired	Last aired	Novel(s) adapted	Ref(s)

[edit] Filming

[edit] Effect on locations

[edit] Directing

[edit] Production design

[edit] Visual effects

[edit] Title sequence

Main article: Game of Thrones title sequence

[edit] Music

Main aticle Music of Game of Thrones

[edit] Language

[edit] Availability

[edit] Broadcast

[edit] Home media

[edit] Copyright infringement

[edit] Reception and achievements

[edit] Critical response

[edit] General

Season		Critical response
		Rotten Tomatoes	Metacritic
	1	90% (41 reviews)	80 (28 reviews)

[edit] Lighting issues

[edit] Cultural influence

[edit] Fandom

Main article: A Song of Ice and Fire fandom

[edit] Awards

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones

[edit] Viewership

[edit] Other media and products

See also: Works based on A Song of Ice and Fire

[edit] Video games

Main article: List of A Song of Ice and Fire video games

[edit] Merchandise and exhibition

[edit] Accompanying material

[edit] Successor series

[edit] Bloodmoon

[edit] House of the Dragon

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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