Game of Thrones

Dragons and intrigue

Game of Thrones is an HBO television series (2011–2019) adapted from George R.R.

Martin's fantasy novels, known for its political intrigue, graphic violence, and willingness to kill major characters.

The title refers to the power struggle among noble families for control of a fictional kingdom.

The phrase now describes any ruthless competition for dominance: Office politics here is pure Game of Thrones.

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King's Landing · Stark · trial by combat · kingdoms · Jon Snow · Daenerys · direwolf · wildfire · Night King · iron · ravens · betrayal · Winterfell · blood · blood magic · power · HBO · crowns

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Opposites
tone and content

Game of ThronesSesame Street

Educational children's television program

Ted Lasso · The Good Place · Gilmore Girls · Downton Abbey · Full House

genre and world-building approach

Game of Throneshappily ever after

Traditional story's final promise

The Lord of the Rings · Harry Potter · Star Wars · plot armor · Willow

historical authenticity

Game of ThronesThe Crown

Streaming royal family chronicle

Downton Abbey · Vikings · The Last Kingdom · Rome · The Tudors

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13