Based on George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy novels, the Game of Thrones series has shaken the world with its immense storytelling, rich world-building, and, most importantly, its long list of morally ambiguous characters. Debuting in 2011, the television adaptation became a cultural phenomenon, redefining the fantasy genre not only for beloved fans of the genre but also for newer and more general audiences.
Upon Viserys’s ascension, Westeros enjoys a golden age of peace and prosperity, but factions within the court threaten this stability. Rhaenys and her husband, Corlys Velaryon , remain influential, while Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, seeks to expand his family’s power. Release Date April 17, 2011 Creator David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Cast Peter Dinklage , Lena Headey , Nikolaj Coster-Waldau , Emilia Clarke , Kit Harington , Sophie Turner , Maisie Williams Main Genre Drama Seasons 8 Website http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/ Studio HBO Expand Watch on Max
In King’s Landing, Tyrion Lannister arrives to manage affairs as the Hand of the King, alongside his sister Cersei , now Queen Regent. Across the sea, Daenerys Targaryen nurtures her dragons, the last of their kind, while seeking allies to reclaim her family’s throne. Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark are under dangerous political waters, while the arrival of the vengeful Prince Oberyn Martell sparks tensions. Daenerys Targaryen's liberation campaign gains momentum with each conquered city in Slavery’s Bay, her dragons growing in power. The Night’s watch braces for the wildling onslaught led by King Beyond-the-Wall Mance Rayder and his horde, while Jon Snow faces internal strife among his ranks.