GAME OF THRONES

Storyline

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Political and sexual intrigue is pervasive. Robert Baratheon, King of Westeros, asks his old friend Eddard, Lord Stark, to serve as Hand of the King, or highest official. Secretly warned that the previous Hand was assassinated, Eddard accepts in order to investigate further. Meanwhile the Queen's family, the Lannisters, may be hatching a plot to take power. Across the sea, the last members of the previous and deposed ruling family, the Targaryens, are also scheming to regain the throne. The friction between the houses Stark, Lannister and Baratheon, and with the remaining great houses Greyjoy, Tully, Arryn, and Tyrell, leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war and political confusion, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond. Written by Tfilm78 and Cajunman

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

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Plot Keywords:

 King | Family Relationships | Kingdom | Fictitious Kingdom | Animated Title Sequence | See more »

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Taglines:

 Five Kings. One Throne. See more »

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Genres:

 Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

 TV-MA | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

 Official Facebook | Official site

Country:

 USA | UK

Language:

 English

Release Date:

 17 April 2011 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

 A Song of Ice and Fire See more »

Filming Locations:

 Reykjavík, Iceland See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co:

 Home Box Office (HBO), Television 360, Grok! Studio See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 60 min

Sound Mix:

 Dolby Digital

Color:

 Color

Aspect Ratio:

 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Liam Burke was cast as Aerys II Targaryen, the "Mad King" in flashback scenes, but the scenes were cut. See more »

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Eddard Stark: Winter is coming.
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Crazy Credits

The opening pictures on the revolving metal rings show part of the history of Westeros. It begins with the conquest of Westeros by Aegon the Conqueror of House Targaryen, followed by Robert's Rebellion (where the Targaryens are deposed), and ending with the crowning of Robert Baratheon as King of the Seven Kingdoms. See more »

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Connections

Referenced in Conan: Savage. Fred Savage. (2011)
Andy Richter says this show was on during the Toney Awards See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who sang "The Rains of Castamere" over the credits of "Blackwater (2.09)"?

Q: What is the difference between White Walkers and Wights?

Q: What are some of the differences between the novels and the show?

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User Reviews

 

Finally, a Show that stays true to it's written roots

18 April 2011 | by Jschool03 (United States) – See all my reviews

As an avid reader, I am often disappointed by what is represented by the silver screen. I initially get excited to see one of my favorite series on the big screen, and eventually walk away disgusted. For whatever reason, most shows and movies that are based on epic book series absolutely butcher the original content.

So when I saw the preview for "Game of Thrones" on HBO, I was immediately skeptical. Oh, I was going to watch it, but I didn't have high expectations. I did hold a little hope because HBO is known for their high quality shows.

I was absolutely shocked to watch the Pilot and realize that it followed the book almost to perfection. The language that is used by the actors is very similar to the way that it was written in the book, and events were not skipped. It stayed very true to the story without adding to it or removing from it.

The acting is superb and I actually felt like I was looking into Winterfell for the first time. I feel like I've actually got faces to add to the characters that I've been reading about for a long time.

If you have not read the books, you may feel as though the blatant sexuality is an addition from HBO to add some spice to the series. This is not the case at all. The books contained all of the sexuality that is shown in the Pilot. I am very proud of HBO for producing an amazingly accurate product. I will be watching every week for sure.

If you enjoyed what you saw in the Pilot, know that there are many other plot twists and action filled evenings to come. "Game of Thrones" has a ton of potential to be one of the greatest series that has ever been produced. I would highly recommend it to fans of the series and newcomers alike.

UPDATE:

I have now watched 3 Episodes and I wanted to come back and report some more. Even after 3 Episodes, the series is staying true to the written story. Overall the acting is still very good. I hate to watch a show that makes it look like the actors are reading a script. I don't get this impression with this HBO adaptation.

Each episode of this series leaves me itching for the next weekend. I really hate watching shows in real time because I enjoy absorbing several hours of a show at one time. But, a good show will keep you looking forward to it the whole week.

A special note to viewers that have not read the books... Keep watching! This series has numerous twists and turns and full of epic battles and action. It may seem like it's taking a little while to develop, but the reward is well worth the wait.

Even after 3 episodes, I would still highly recommend this to anyone.