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Season 1 – Game of Thrones

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George R.R. Martin's best-selling book series "A Song of Ice and Fire" is brought to the screen as HBO sinks its considerable storytelling teeth into the medieval fantasy epic. It's the depiction of two powerful families -- kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and honest men -- playing a deadly game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, and to sit atop the Iron Throne. Martin is credited as a co-executive producer and one of the writers for the series, whose shooting locations include Northern Ireland, Malta, Croatia and Spain.
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Game of Thrones — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Its intricate storytelling and dark themes may overwhelm some viewers, but Game of Thrones is a transportive, well-acted, smartly written drama even non-genre fans can appreciate.

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Raisa Bruner TIME Magazine 05/03/2021
With its shocking plot twists, dark themes and giant budget, Thrones became a phenomenon and a cultural touchpoint. Go to Full Review Jeremy Egner New York Times 03/13/2019
What's striking now is how coherent the vision for such a sprawling tale was from its very beginning. Go to Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine 10/31/2017
5/5
Special praise to Peter Dinklage's sardonic dwarf Tyrion, Michelle Fairley's Stark mother-bear Catelyn, and Sean Bean's super-Beany silent glower as Ned Stark. Go to Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird 08/11/2021
Watching every Game of Thrones episode involves a completely empty schedule and dedicated binge-watching skills... Go to Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica 07/28/2021
Its early seasons felt revolutionary for how they subverted audience expectations, it propelled much of the show's female-centric cast to stardom, and its VFX may very well be the best we've ever witnessed on TV. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 09/03/2020
[E]vents that feel bold and shocking based on what we've been trained to expect from television pop up regularly. ... [I]t means that we cannot trust what our instincts tell us about what television cannot or will not do. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel S @RT37151421 Jun 1 Still recovering from that finale years later See more Chris B @Papa13070 May 8 What can be said about Game of Thrones that hasn't already been said? It's universally thought of as one of the best series in the history of television. Look up any "best shows ever" list and I promise you'll find Game of Thrones near the top of every list you'll find. Obviously everyone knows the last episode was absolutely awful, even most of the actors have come out and said they didn't like it. Having said that, it doesn't take away from the show being amazing. One bad show doesn't take away from the other 72 episodes that were almost perfect! I've watched the entire series all the way through twice now and if anything I just appreciate this show even more. See more Mike P. @MikeisaPATRIOT May 1 Outstanding and very entertaining See more Eli S. @RT86947604 Apr 29 It had good plot story line and tons of twists that keep you engaged See more Mauricio C @mauricio.crz Apr 13 A very strong season — engaging and captivating from the very beginning. See more Chris M. @Manu432 Apr 13 Best show of all time !!! By far !! See more Read all reviews
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Sean Bean

Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark

Mark Addy

King Robert Baratheon

Peter Dinklage

Tyrion Lannister

Lena Headey

Queen Cersei Lannister

Michelle Fairley

Lady Catelyn Stark

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Ser Jaime Lannister

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 17, 2011 Winter Is Coming A Night's Watch deserter is tracked down; Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark learns that his mentor has died; Viserys Targaryen plots to win back the throne; Robert arrives at Winterfell with his family; Ned prepares to leave for King's Landing. Details Episode 3 Aired May 1, 2011 Lord Snow Ned learns of the Crown's profligacy; Jon Snow impresses Tyrion; Catelyn follows her husband to King's Landing; Arya studies swordsmanship. Details Episode 4 Aired May 8, 2011 Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things Ned looks for clues; Robert and his guests witness a tournament; Viserys clashes with Daenerys; Sansa imagines her future as queen. Details Episode 5 Aired May 15, 2011 The Wolf and the Lion Robert orders a preemptive strike on the Targaryens; Tyrion helps Catelyn; Sansa is charmed by Ser Loras Tyrell; Arya overhears a plot against her father. Details Episode 6 Aired May 22, 2011 A Golden Crown Ned sits for the king; Tyrion confesses and demands a trial by combat; Joffrey apologizes; Viserys receives his final payment. Details Episode 7 Aired May 29, 2011 You Win or You Die Tywin and Jaime prepare for battle; Ned confronts Cersei; Jon takes his Night's Watch vows; Drogo vows to lead the Dothraki. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 5, 2011 The Pointy End The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's allies. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 12, 2011 Baelor Ned makes a decision; Robb captures a prized prisoner; Daenerys finds her reign in jeopardy. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 19, 2011 Fire and Blood A new king rises in the north; a Khaleesi finds new hope in the season finale. Details

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Season Info

Director
Daniel Minahan, Brian Kirk, Alan Taylor, Timothy Van Patten
Executive Producer
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza, George R.R. Martin
Screenwriter
David Benioff, George R.R. Martin, Jane Espenson, Bryan Cogman, D.B. Weiss
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 17, 2011