Everything you need to know about the biggest fantasy series of recent years
All Series - Character Profiles - Westworld - & more
In 2011, a dramatic saga based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series, Game of Thrones, began to unfold before the eyes of awestruck but enthusiastic TV viewers. It didn't take long for the series, which consisted largely of scenes of brutal violence, brazen sex and political intrigue, and even included dragons breathing fire, to rightly become the most watched and talked-about piece of television on the planet. It ran for eight series, breaking viewing records, and collected over 250 awards in total.
This complete guide to Game of Thrones pays tribute to the extraordinary fantasy spectacle, while reflecting on everything that made it such a special event. Relive all 73 episodes, recall the show's noblest (and also most terrifying) characters, embark on a journey through the amazing Westeros, and reconnect with its most famous dynasties. If you still can't get enough, don't hesitate to flip to the final pages of our special, where you'll learn all the essential information about a related series called Dragonborn (2022), which predates the events of Game of Thrones by several centuries. Have fun!
Filming Game of Thrones
Explore the making of the world's biggest and most talked-about series
Characters
Get up close and personal with the best and worst iconic characters from Game of Thrones
Plot Guide
Recall the series' eight epic seasons of shocking scenes, violence and betrayal
Dragonborn
Delve into the past and discover what happened two centuries before Game of Thrones
Selection of content:
Winter is coming!
How the biggest and most talked-about series on the planet was made
Everything you need to know about George R.R. Martin's fantasy world
Get a closer look at the most important houses and factions that have competed for the Iron Throne
Meet the iconic heroes and villains of Game of Thrones
Relive all 73 episodes in our in-depth review of eight series
Delve into the past and read what happened two hundred years before the events