Game of Thrones is an HBO fantasy drama television series developed by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is based on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire trilogy, the first of which is A Game of Thrones.
The show was shot in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain. It started on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and finished on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes shown across eight seasons.
Game of Thrones is loosely based on George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, and is set in the fictitious Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos. The show pursues numerous plot threads at the same time.
The first plot arc chronicles a battle for sovereignty of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, with other noble families battling for independence from the throne. The second is about the exiled scion’s efforts to recover the throne, and the third is about the coming winter, as well as the fabled animals and ferocious peoples of the North.
Game of Thrones – Season 6 – Trailer
Game of Thrones – Season 6 – Summary
Jon Snow lies dead at Castle Black as Davos and loyal allies guard his body. Melisandre, shaken by Stannis’ defeat, doubts her faith. Sansa and Theon escape Winterfell, hunted by Ramsay’s men, but Brienne and Podrick save them. In Meereen, Tyrion struggles to rule in Daenerys’ absence while she remains a Dothraki captive. Cersei grieves Myrcella’s death in King’s Landing, and Jaime vows vengeance against the Sand Snakes. The episode ends with Melisandre revealing her true, ancient form.
Jon Snow awakens, resurrected by Melisandre, leaving Davos and the Night’s Watch in awe. Bran’s visions show a young Ned Stark at Winterfell. Ramsay murders Roose Bolton and his stepmother, securing his rule as Warden of the North. In Meereen, Tyrion frees Daenerys’ dragons to gain their trust. Euron Greyjoy returns to the Iron Islands, declaring his intent to claim the Salt Throne.
Jon leaves the Night’s Watch, entrusting Edd with command. Sansa reaches Castle Black, reuniting with Jon. Ramsay kills Osha after she fails to assassinate him. Daenerys is brought before the Dothraki khals in Vaes Dothrak. Arya continues her brutal training with the Faceless Men but struggles to abandon her identity. Theon returns to Pyke, rejected by Yara. Cersei and Jaime prepare to retake power in King’s Landing.
Tyrion brokers an uneasy peace with the slave cities in Meereen. Jon and Sansa gather allies, including the Wildlings, against Ramsay. Daenerys burns the Dothraki khals alive in Vaes Dothrak, emerging unburnt as their new leader. Arya reclaims Needle, defying the Faceless Men. The High Sparrow tightens his grip on King’s Landing, humiliating the nobility. Bran’s visions reveal the White Walkers’ creation.
Bran learns the White Walkers were created by the Children of the Forest. Jon and Sansa seek support from the Northern houses but are repeatedly refused. Littlefinger offers the Knights of the Vale to Sansa, revealing his long-term schemes. Daenerys gathers the Dothraki for war. Arya is blinded for disobeying the Faceless Men. Tommen aligns with the High Sparrow, weakening Cersei’s power.
The Hound returns, seeking revenge for his past suffering. Bran is marked by the Night King, breaking the cave’s magic protection. The Three-Eyed Raven and Children of the Forest defend Bran as White Walkers attack. Meera flees with Bran as Hodor sacrifices himself, his fate tragically linked to Bran’s past warging. In Braavos, the Waif hunts Arya, who regains her sight.
The High Sparrow forces Cersei and Loras to stand trial. Margaery secretly plots against the Faith. Daenerys sails for Westeros with her armies. Arya kills the Waif and reclaims her identity as a Stark. Jon and Sansa rally the North, but Ramsay outmaneuvers them in battle. At the last moment, Littlefinger arrives with the Knights of the Vale, crushing Ramsay’s forces. Sansa feeds Ramsay to his own hounds.
Cersei destroys the Great Sept with wildfire, killing the High Sparrow, Margaery, and countless others. Tommen, devastated, jumps to his death. Daenerys sets sail for Westeros with Tyrion as her Hand. Jon is declared King in the North, with Sansa at his side. Bran reaches the Wall, now marked by the Night King. In Dorne, Varys secures an alliance with Olenna Tyrell and the Sand Snakes. Cersei is crowned Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, setting the stage for war.
