Powerful houses compete for the Iron Throne while threats gather beyond the politics of Westeros. Exiles seek a return, heirs struggle with family expectations and the Night's Watch guards the northern frontier. Adapted from George R. R. Martin's novels, the ensemble fantasy follows intersecting ambitions across kingdoms, borders and generations of conflict.
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Choose it for a large completed story in which family loyalty and political calculation continually overlap. The many viewpoints reward viewers who enjoy keeping track of alliances and competing interests. Its scale also makes it a substantial commitment, best approached as an extended ensemble drama.
Epic fantasyPolitical rivalriesCompleted series
Three ways into a very large world
The struggle for the Iron Throne supplies the most visible contest, but it is only one route through Game of Thrones. Noble families seek advantage within Westeros, an exiled claimant looks towards a return from Essos, and the Night's Watch faces responsibilities on the northern frontier. Those perspectives make the priorities of any single court look incomplete.
Family is both a source of protection and a political arrangement. A marriage, a name or an inherited obligation can carry consequences across a kingdom. The series' scale is easier to approach when you first identify what a character owes to their family, then consider what that duty costs them personally. You do not have to memorise every place name immediately.
The ensemble and the source novels
Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister, Lena Headey plays Cersei Lannister and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays Jaime Lannister. Emilia Clarke portrays Daenerys Targaryen, while Kit Harington plays Jon Snow. The Stark family includes Sean Bean as Ned, Sophie Turner as Sansa and Maisie Williams as Arya, among a much larger ensemble.
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss created the television adaptation from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books. The show tells its own completed screen story. Reading the novels is optional, and book knowledge should not be assumed to make every detail of the adaptation predictable.
A first-time viewing plan
Begin with season one and follow the main series through in broadcast order. The prequel programmes explore earlier periods but are separate productions; inserting them into the middle of a first viewing is unnecessary. Character biographies and family trees can disclose major revelations, so a spoiler-conscious viewer is better served by learning the relationships as they appear.
This is a substantial adult fantasy commitment involving war, sexual content and graphic violence. It may suit viewers who want several competing viewpoints rather than a single straightforward heroic journey. Beyond asking who will gain power, consider what kind of rule each claimant imagines, who would benefit from it and whether the wider dangers leave time for the political contest at all.
The essentials
Series facts.
Release year
2011
Series premiere
17 Apr 2011
Format
Scripted
Genres
Adventure · Drama · Fantasy
Creator
David Benioff, D. B. Weiss
Typical episode
About 60 minutes
Original language
English
Series status
Ended
Final original broadcast
19 May 2019
Based on
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin
Story world
Westeros and Essos
Original series run
2011–2019
Series format
Completed serialised fantasy drama
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People behind the story
Cast & characters.
Credited performers across the series. Cast and roles can change between seasons.
Peter Dinklageas Tyrion Lannister
Kit Haringtonas Jon Snow
Lena Headeyas Queen Cersei Lannister / Cersei Lannister
Emilia Clarkeas Daenerys Targaryen
Sophie Turneras Sansa Stark
Maisie Williamsas Arya Stark
Nikolaj Coster-Waldauas Ser Jaime Lannister / Jaime Lannister
Iain Glenas Ser Jorah Mormont
Alfie Allenas Theon Greyjoy
John Bradleyas Samwell Tarly
Conleth Hillas Lord Varys
Aidan Gillenas Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish
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Gwendoline Christieas Brienne of Tarth
Liam Cunninghamas Davos Seaworth
Isaac Hempstead-Wrightas Bran Stark
Nathalie Emmanuelas Missandei
Rory McCannas Sandor Clegane
Jerome Flynnas Bronn
Jacob Andersonas Grey Worm
Kristofer Hivjuas Tormund Giantsbane
Carice van Houtenas Melisandre
Charles Danceas Lord Tywin Lannister
Natalie Dormeras Margaery Tyrell
Jack Gleesonas Prince Joffrey Baratheon
Hannah Murrayas Gilly
Michelle Fairleyas Lady Catelyn Stark
Dean Charles Chapmanas Tommen Baratheon
Joe Dempsieas Gendry
Stephen Dillaneas Stannis Baratheon
Richard Maddenas Robb Stark
Michael McElhattonas Lord Roose Bolton
Michiel Huismanas Daario Naharis
Sibel Kekillias Shae
Iwan Rheonas Ramsay Snow
Tom Wlaschihaas Jaqen H'ghar
Rose Leslieas Ygritte
Indira Varmaas Ellaria Sand
Jonathan Pryceas High Sparrow
Sean Beanas Lord Eddard Stark / Ned Stark
James Cosmoas Lord Commander Jeor Mormont
Mark Addyas King Robert Baratheon
Harry Lloydas Viserys Targaryen
Cast data includes credits from TVmaze, under CC BY-SA 4.0, grouped and reformatted for this guide. Additional credits are documented in the editorial sources.
Plan your watch
Seasons & episodes.
8 listed seasons73 released episodes12 specials
Browse every listed season and episode. Dates refer to the original release; the catalogue in your selected country may differ.
Season 12011 · 10 listed episodes · 1 specialComplete+
Premiere: 17 Apr 2011. Finale: 19 Jun 2011. 10 released regular episodes of 10 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 1: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
Winter is Coming
60 min
02
The Kingsroad
60 min
03
Lord Snow
60 min
04
Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
60 min
05
The Wolf and the Lion
60 min
06
A Golden Crown
60 min
07
You Win or You Die
60 min
08
The Pointy End
60 min
09
Baelor
60 min
10
Fire and Blood
60 min
SP
Inside Game of ThronesSpecial
11 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 22012 · 10 listed episodes · 1 specialComplete+
Premiere: 1 Apr 2012. Finale: 3 Jun 2012. 10 released regular episodes of 10 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 2: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
The North Remembers
60 min
02
The Night Lands
60 min
03
What is Dead May Never Die
60 min
04
Garden of Bones
60 min
05
The Ghost of Harrenhal
60 min
06
The Old Gods and the New
60 min
07
A Man Without Honor
60 min
08
The Prince of Winterfell
60 min
09
Blackwater
60 min
10
Valar Morghulis
60 min
SP
You Win or You DieSpecial
60 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 32013 · 10 listed episodes · 1 specialComplete+
Premiere: 31 Mar 2013. Finale: 9 Jun 2013. 10 released regular episodes of 10 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 3: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
Valar Dohaeris
60 min
02
Dark Wings, Dark Words
60 min
03
Walk of Punishment
60 min
04
And Now His Watch is Ended
60 min
05
Kissed by Fire
60 min
06
The Climb
60 min
07
The Bear and the Maiden Fair
60 min
08
Second Sons
60 min
09
The Rains of Castamere
60 min
10
Mhysa
60 min
SP
A Gathering StormSpecial
60 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 42014 · 10 listed episodes · 1 specialComplete+
Premiere: 6 Apr 2014. Finale: 15 Jun 2014. 10 released regular episodes of 10 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 4: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
Two Swords
60 min
02
The Lion and the Rose
60 min
03
Breaker of Chains
60 min
04
Oathkeeper
60 min
05
First of His Name
60 min
06
The Laws of Gods and Men
60 min
07
Mockingbird
60 min
08
The Mountain and the Viper
60 min
09
The Watchers on the Wall
60 min
10
The Children
60 min
SP
Ice and Fire: A ForeshadowingSpecial
60 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 52015 · 10 listed episodes · 1 specialComplete+
Premiere: 12 Apr 2015. Finale: 14 Jun 2015. 10 released regular episodes of 10 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 5: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
The Wars to Come
60 min
02
The House of Black and White
60 min
03
High Sparrow
60 min
04
Sons of the Harpy
60 min
05
Kill the Boy
60 min
06
Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
60 min
07
The Gift
60 min
08
Hardhome
60 min
09
The Dance of Dragons
60 min
10
Mother's Mercy
60 min
SP
A Day in the LifeSpecial
60 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 62016 · 10 listed episodes · 3 specialsComplete+
Premiere: 24 Apr 2016. Finale: 26 Jun 2016. 10 released regular episodes of 10 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 6: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
The Red Woman
60 min
02
Home
60 min
03
Oathbreaker
60 min
04
Book of the Stranger
60 min
05
The Door
60 min
06
Blood of My Blood
60 min
07
The Broken Man
60 min
08
No One
60 min
09
Battle of the Bastards
60 min
10
The Winds of Winter
69 min
SP
Inside Game of Thrones - The Best Seat in the HouseSpecial
5 min
SP
Inside Game of Thrones - ProstheticsSpecial
4 min
SP
18 Hours at the Paint HallSpecial
30 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 72017 · 7 listed episodes · 2 specialsComplete+
Premiere: 16 Jul 2017. Finale: 27 Aug 2017. 7 released regular episodes of 7 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 7: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
No.
Episode
First release
Length
01
Dragonstone
60 min
02
Stormborn
60 min
03
The Queen's Justice
60 min
04
The Spoils of War
60 min
05
Eastwatch
60 min
06
Beyond the Wall
60 min
07
The Dragon and the Wolf
60 min
SP
The Story So FarSpecial
65 min
SP
Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of the Seven KingdomsSpecial
45 min
No matching episode in this season.
Season 82019 · 6 listed episodes · 2 specialsComplete+
Premiere: 14 Apr 2019. Finale: 19 May 2019. 6 released regular episodes of 6 ordered.
Game of Thrones Season 8: original episode titles, first air dates and runtimes
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Wikipedia ↗premise, adaptation, creators, first release, book adaptation, story world, completed run, cast roles
Rotten Tomatoes ↗premise, cast, genres, principal cast roles, series identity, genre
TVmaze ↗Season and episode list, cast, series metadata · CC BY-SA 4.0
