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      Season 1 – Game of Thrones

      2011 Drama Fantasy List
      90% Tomatometer 224 Reviews 96% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 01 Buy Now

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      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 With its shocking plot twists, dark themes and giant budget, Thrones became a phenomenon and a cultural touchpoint. May 3, 2021 Full Review Jeremy Egner New York Times What's striking now is how coherent the vision for such a sprawling tale was from its very beginning. Mar 13, 2019 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine 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. Rated: 5/5 Oct 31, 2017 Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird Watching every Game of Thrones episode involves a completely empty schedule and dedicated binge-watching skills... Aug 11, 2021 Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica 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. Jul 28, 2021 Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher [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. Sep 3, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Robert F A nearly perfect adaption of A Game of Thrones. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/14/24 Full Review Ema R Good quite enjoyable thanks Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review J H please can she burn me ? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Matthew S An absolute masterpiece of a series. Right up there with other "super series" such as Justified. While not related content-wise this is a wonderful series with fantastic character development and stellar acting. Good through every single season. Not sure why folks criticize the last season and it was great too! No spoilers here. Just excellent television with a gigantic budget that shows and was actually money well spent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/27/24 Full Review 臬† † This is an epic masterpiece, a huge free sandbox, a brawl between the seven kingdoms, where humans, ghosts, and dragons fight against each other. The graphics and freshness greatly satisfy the audience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/24 Full Review Eric S Damn why did I wait so long after the show to finally watch, omg this show is phucking awesome Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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