game of Thrones (Game of Thrones) (translated)

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, marking the first television adaptation of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, from whose opening volume it takes its name. It premiered on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, after 73 episodes across eight seasons. Filming took place at studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and on location in countries including Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain, making it one of the most expensive productions in television history.

Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, the story interweaves the struggle of noble houses for the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, the exiled Daenerys Targaryen's bid to reclaim her dynasty's crown, and the Night's Watch defending the realm against threats from the far north. The show drew record viewership for HBO and won a drama-series record of 59 Primetime Emmy Awards; the prequel House of the Dragon followed in 2022.