Series synopsis
Game of Thrones is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama action & adventure television series that premiered on HBO on April 17, 2011. It ended on May 19, 2019. It was created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss. It stars Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Sean Bean and Mark Addy.
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Premise
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Premise: Winter is coming.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Dinklage as Tyrion 'The Halfman' Lannister
- Kit Harington as Jon Snow
- Sean Bean as Lord Eddard 'Ned' Stark
- Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon
- Richard Madden as Robb Stark
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Sir Jaime 'Kingslayer' Lannister
- Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister
- Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark
Supporting cast
- Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen
- Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth
- Maisie Williams as Arya Stark
- Iain Glen as Sir Jorah Mormont
- Isaac Hempstead Wright as Brandon 'Bran' Stark
- Aidan Gillen as Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish
- Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister
- Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark
- Jerome Flynn as Bronn
- John Bradley as Samwell 'Sam' Tarly
- Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen
- Rory McCann as Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
Guest cast
- Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson as Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane
- Stephanie Blacker as Violet
- Deobia Oparei as Areo Hotah
- Alexander Siddig as Doran Martell
- Charlotte Hope as Myranda
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ornela
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mace Tyrell
- Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn
- David Bradley as Walder Frey
- Josef Altin as Pypar
- Owen Teale as Alliser Thorne
- Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 373 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 300 | December 5, 2010 | November 30, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 10 | April 17, 2011 | June 19, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 10 | April 1, 2012 | June 3, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 10 | March 31, 2013 | June 9, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 10 | April 6, 2014 | June 15, 2014 |
| Season 5 | 10 | April 12, 2015 | June 14, 2015 |
| Season 6 | 10 | April 24, 2016 | June 26, 2016 |
| Season 7 | 7 | July 16, 2017 | August 27, 2017 |
| Season 8 | 6 | April 14, 2019 | May 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inside Game of Thrones A short look into the film-making process for the production Game of Thrones |
December 5, 2010 |
| 2 |
15-Minute Preview An approximately 15-minute preview of the first episode of Game of Thrones. |
April 3, 2011 |
| 3 |
Making Game of Thrones An exclusive 30-minute feature including never-before-seen footage from the set and interviews from the cast and crew. |
April 7, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Winter Is Coming Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, is dead. King Robert Baratheon plans to ask his oldest friend, Eddard Stark, to take Jon's place. Across the sea, Viserys Targaryen plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army. |
April 17, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Kingsroad While Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to Kings Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to The Wall. Tyrion joins them. |
April 24, 2011 |
| 3 |
Lord Snow Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm. |
May 1, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The North Remembers Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey's crown from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies and water in the Red Waste. |
April 1, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Night Lands Arya shares a secret with a familiar recruit; a scout returns to Dany with disturbing news; Theon comes home to the Iron Islands. |
April 8, 2012 |
| 3 |
What Is Dead May Never Die Tyrion roots out a spy; Catelyn meets a new king and queen; Bran dreams; Theon drowns. |
April 15, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valar Dohaeris Jon is tested by the wildling king; Tyrion asks for his reward; Dany sails to Slaver's Bay. |
March 31, 2013 |
| 2 |
Dark Wings, Dark Words Sansa says too much. Shae asks Tyrion for a favor. Jaime finds a way to pass the time, while Arya encounters the Brotherhood Without Banners. |
April 7, 2013 |
| 3 |
Walk of Punishment Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities. Jon is taken to the Fist of the First Men. Daenerys meets with the slavers. Jaime strikes a deal with his captors. |
April 14, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Swords King's Landing prepares for a royal wedding; Dany finds the way to Meereen; the Night's Watch braces for a new threat. |
April 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Lion and the Rose The Lannisters and their guests gather in King's Landing; Stannis loses patience with Davos; Ramsay finds a purpose for his pet. |
April 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
Breaker of Chains Tyrion ponders his options; Tywin extends an olive branch; Jon proposes a bold plan; The Hound teaches Arya the way thing are. |
April 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wars to Come Cersei and Jaime adjust to a world without Tywin. Varys reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion. Dany faces a new threat to her rule. Jon is caught between two kings. |
April 12, 2015 |
| 2 |
The House of Black and White Arya arrives in Braavos. Podrick and Brienne run into trouble on the road. Cersei fears for her daughter's safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand seeks revenge for Oberyn's death. Stannis tempts Jon. An adviser tempts Daenerys. |
April 19, 2015 |
| 3 |
High Sparrow In Braavos, Arya sees the Many-Faced God. In King's Landing, Queen Margaery enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis. |
April 26, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Red Woman The fate of Jon Snow is revealed. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter once again. |
April 24, 2016 |
| 2 |
Home Bran trains with the Three-Eyed Raven. In King’s Landing, Jaime advises Tommen. Tyrion demands good news, but has to make his own. At Castle Black, the Night’s Watch stands behind Thorne. Ramsay Bolton proposes a plan, and Balon Greyjoy entertains other proposals. |
May 1, 2016 |
| 3 |
Oathbreaker Daenerys meets her future. Arya trains to be No One. |
May 8, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dragonstone Jon Snow organizes the defense of the North. Cersei tries to even the odds. Daenerys comes home. |
July 16, 2017 |
| 2 |
Stormborn Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces a revolt. Sam risks his career and life. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros. |
July 23, 2017 |
| 3 |
The Queen's Justice Daenerys holds court. Tyrion backchannels. Cersei returns a gift. Jaime learns from his mistakes. |
July 30, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Winterfell Arriving at Winterfell, Jon and Daenerys struggle to unite a divided North. Jon Snow gets some big news. |
April 14, 2019 |
| 2 |
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms The battle at Winterfell is approaching. Jaime is confronted with the consequences of the past. A tense interaction between Sansa and Daenerys follows. |
April 21, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Long Night The Night King and his army have arrived at Winterfell and the great battle begins. Arya looks to prove her worth as a fighter. |
April 28, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 17, 2011 |
| Last aired | May 19, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |