Game Of Thrones
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, a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. The show was shot in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain. It premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons.
Game of Thrones
Main title card for Game of Thrones
Genre
Fantasy[1]
Serial drama[2]
Tragedy[3][4]
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
Ramin Djawadi
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
8
No. of episodes
73 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
David Benioff
D. B. Weiss
Carolyn Strauss
Frank Doelger
Bernadette Caulfield
Bryan Cogman
Miguel Sapochnik
David Nutter
Producers
Mark Huffam
Joanna Burn
Frank Doelger
Chris Newman
Greg Spence
Lisa McAtackney
Bryan Cogman
Duncan Muggoch
Production locations
United Kingdom
Croatia
Iceland
Spain
Malta
Morocco
Canada
Running time
50–82 minutes
Production companies
HBO Entertainment
Television 360
Grok! Television
Generator Entertainment
Startling Television
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
Chronology
Related shows
Thronecast
After the Thrones
House of the Dragon
External links
Website
Production website
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. A second focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, who has been exiled to Essos and is plotting a return and reclaim the throne. The third follows the Night's Watch, a military order defending the realm against threats from beyond Westeros's northern border.
Game of Thrones attracted a record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, and international fan base. 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) has been subject to criticism. The final season received significant critical backlash 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. Many critics and publications have named the show as one of the best television series of all time.