Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series, based on George R. R. Martin's book series A Song of Ice and Fire. The first episode was shown on April 17, 2011 on Home Box Office. There are eight seasons in total as of 2019. The first season was nominated for thirteen Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and won two of them. The series focuses on various kings and queens in two continents called Westeros and Essos. Many of the successors to the throne fight for power. The series is praised for human sexuality and story line.[5]

Game of Thrones
Logo of Game of Thrones
Genre
Created by
  • David Benioff
  • D. B. Weiss
Based onA Song of Ice and Fire
by George R. R. Martin
Starring
(See full cast list)
Theme music composerRamin Djawadi
Opening theme"Main Title"
Composer(s)Ramin Djawadi
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes73 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • David Benioff
  • D. B. Weiss
  • Carolyn Strauss
  • Frank Doelger
  • Bernadette Caulfield
  • Bryan Cogman
  • Miguel Sapochnik
  • David Nutter
Producer(s)
  • Mark Huffam
  • Joanna Burn
  • Frank Doelger
  • Chris Newman
  • Greg Spence
  • Lisa McAtackney
  • Bryan Cogman
  • Duncan Muggoch
Production location(s)
Running time50–82 minutes
Production company(s)
  • HBO Entertainment
  • Television 360
  • Grok! Television
  • Generator Entertainment
  • Startling Television
  • Bighead Littlehead
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Studios
Release
Original networkHBO
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Audio formatDolby Digital 5.1
Original releaseApril 17, 2011 (2011-04-17) 
May 19, 2019 (2019-05-19)
Chronology
Related shows
  • Thronecast
  • After the Thrones
  • House of the Dragon
Other websites
Website
Production website

Plot

The plot revolves around two continents namely, Westeros (the western continent) and Essos (the eastern continent). Noble families of Westeros fight amongst themselves to gain the Iron Throne. And, meanwhile an old enemy which has been dormant for ages is rising again.

Cast

Actor/Actress Character Seasons
Sean BeanEddard "Ned" Stark 1
Mark AddyRobert Baratheon 1
Nikolaj Coster-WaldauJaime Lannister[6] 1 – 8
Michelle FairleyCatelyn Stark 1 – 3
Lena HeadeyCersei Lannister[6] 1 – 8
Emilia ClarkeDaenerys Targaryen[6] 1 – 8
Iain GlenJorah Mormont[7] 1 – 8
Aidan GillenPetyr "Littlefinger" Baelish 1 – 7
Harry LloydViserys Targaryen 1
Kit HaringtonJon Snow[6] 1 – 8
Sophie TurnerSansa Stark[8] 1 – 8
Maisie WilliamsArya Stark[9] 1 – 8
Richard MaddenRobb Stark 1 – 3
Alfie AllenTheon Greyjoy 1 – 8
Isaac Hempstead WrightBran Stark[10] 1 – 4, 6 – 8
Jack GleesonJoffrey Baratheon 1 – 4
Rory McCannSandor "The Hound" Clegane[11] 1 – 4, 6 – 8
Peter DinklageTyrion Lannister[6] 1 – 8
Jason MomoaKhal Drogo 1 – 2
Charles DanceTywin Lannister 1 – 4
Liam CunninghamDavos Seaworth[12] 2 – 8
John BradleySamwell Tarly[13] 1 – 8
Natalie DormerMargaery Tyrell 2 – 6
Stephen DillaneStannis Baratheon 2 – 5
Carice van HoutenMelisandre 2 – 8
James CosmoJeor Mormont 1 – 3
Jerome FlynnBronn 1 – 8
Conleth HillVarys 1 – 8
Sibel KekilliShae 2 – 4
Rose LeslieYgritte 2 – 4
Oona ChaplinTalisa Maegyr 2 – 3
Joe DempsieGendry 1 – 3, 7 – 8
Kristofer HivjuTormund Giantsbane 3 – 8
Hannah MurrayGilly 3 – 8
Gwendoline ChristieBrienne of Tarth 2 – 8
Iwan RheonRamsay Bolton 3 – 6
Indira VarmaEllaria Sand 4 – 7
Michiel HuismanDaario Naharis 3 – 6
Nathalie EmmanuelMissandei[14] 2 – 8
Tom WlaschihaJaqen H'ghar 1 – 2, 5 – 6
Dean-Charles ChapmanTommen Baratheon 1 – 2, 4 – 6
Michael McElhattonRoose Bolton 1 – 6
Jonathan PryceThe High Sparrow 5 – 6

Books

  1. A Game Of Thrones
  2. A Clash Of Kings
  3. A Storm of Swords
  4. A Feast for Crows
  5. A Dance with Dragons

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Work Result Ref.
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
2023
Best Young Actor/Actress Catherine Called Birdy Nominated [15]
Dorian Television Awards
2023
Best TV Performance - Drama The Last of Us Nominated [16]
London Film Critics Circle
2023
Young British/Irish Performer of the Year Catherine Called Birdy Nominated [17]
Music City Film Critics Association
2023
Best Young Actress Nominated [18]
North Texas Film Critics Association
2022
Best Newcomer Nominated [19]
Television Critics Association
2023
Individual Achievement in Drama The Last of Us Pending [20]

References

  1. Noah Harari, Yuval (May 24, 2019). "Game of Thrones: A Battle of Reality Versus Fantasy". Wired. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. Alsop, Elizabeth (July 8, 2015). "The Unbearable Darkness of Prestige Television". The Atlantic. Emerson Collective. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2020. From the bro-style bloviating (or, broviating) of True Detective's first season, to the ominous proclaiming that punctuates the general whoring and slaying of Game of Thrones, to the unceasing climatological and psychological punishments meted out to the cast of The Killing, it seems as though some of the most celebrated recent examples of serial drama have elected self-seriousness as their default tone.
  3. Arp, Robert (2017). J. Silverman, Eric (ed.). The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy. Open Court Publishing Company. ISBN 9780812699555. Like Game of Thrones, the action in those ancient tragedies centered on the stories of four ruling dynasties: House Atreus of Mycenae, House Cadmus in Thebes, House Erichthonius in Athens, and House Minos in Crete.
  4. Marcotte, Amanda (June 9, 2015). "Don't Be So Shocked by the Deaths on Game of Thrones: The Show Is a Classical Tragedy". Slate. The Slate Group. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2020. But while Game of Thrones is in part a rebuttal to traditional fantasy fiction, I'd argue that it's become clear—after five books in A Song of Ice and Fire and five seasons of the TV series—that Martin and showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff are actually playing with a format that isn't so revolutionary at all: They're reviving and updating the classical tragedy as a narrative form.
  5. Ferreday, Debra. "Game of Thrones, rape culture and feminist fandom." Australian Feminist Studies 30.83 (2015): 21-36.
  6. Goldberg, Lesley (June 21, 2016). "'Game of Thrones' Stars Score Hefty Pay Raises for Season 8". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  7. "Iain Glen confirms readthrough date". Youtube. October 5, 2017.
  8. Thompson, Avery (February 15, 2017). "Sophie Turner Drops Massive Spoiler About Sansa Stark's Fate In Season 8". Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  9. "Maisie Williams Thinks Arya Went Hunting for Trouble This Season".
  10. Bradley, Bill (August 30, 2017). "'Game Of Thrones' Actor Says Cut Scene Would've Explained Confusing Finale Moment". Huffington Post. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  11. "Rory McCann says he's already training for Clegane Bowl". Huffington Post.
  12. "Liam Cunningham (Davos) talks about the filming schedule for Game of Thrones Season 8". January 10, 2017.
  13. "Bradley confirms return". August 29, 2017.
  14. Shepherd, Jack (October 24, 2017). "Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway". The Independent. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  15. Verhoeven, Beatrice (December 14, 2022). "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Leads 2023 Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  16. Petski, Denise (June 26, 2023). "'Succession', 'Abbott Elementary' Top 2023 Dorian TV Awards Winners List". Deadline. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  17. Ritman, Alex (21 December 2022). "'Banshees of Inisherin', 'Aftersun' Top London Critics' Circle Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  18. Neglia, Matt (2023-01-03). "The 2022 Music City Film Critics Association (MCFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  19. Neglia, Matt (2022-12-18). "The 2022 North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  20. Cordero, Rosy (June 30, 2023). "TCA Awards: 'Succession,' 'The Last Of Us' & 'The Bear' Lead 2023 Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved June 30, 2023.

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