Game of Thrones

American fantasy drama TV series (2011–2019)

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Who / What

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created for HBO by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is the first television adaptation of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels.

Background & History

The series was developed for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, based on the novel series by George R. R. Martin. It premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011. The show ran for eight seasons, concluding on May 19, 2019, after broadcasting 73 episodes.

Why Notable

Game of Thrones is notable for being a highly successful adaptation that brought epic fantasy to a mainstream television audience. It received widespread critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including 59 Primetime Emmy Awards. The series had a massive global cultural impact and was one of HBO's most-viewed programs.

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The series concluded its run in 2019, but maintains relevance through ongoing discussions about its finale and legacy. It continues to be a benchmark for epic television production and has spawned upcoming spin-off series set in the same universe.

Key Facts

Type: Television series

Also known as: GoT

Founded / Born: 2011 (United States)

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Premiered: April 17, 2011

Concluded: May 19, 2019

73 episodes over 8 seasons

Geography: United States

Affiliation: HBO (Home Box Office)

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Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise, a series of high fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. The show premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons. 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.

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