Game of Thrones fingerprintRelentless energy, masterful craft.
Nerve-racking and epic
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and wondrous
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Plenty of sharp wit
Fantasy, war, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Nerve-racking and epic
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Game of Thrones is nerve-racking, epic, and brutally violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and wondrous
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, wondrous, and romantic. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Fantasy, war, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy, war, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the score, cinematography, and editing stand out.
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Winter is coming.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Game of Thrones is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 9.2, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
8 seasons
It has 8 seasons with 73 episodes.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see Game of Thrones much the same way.
It ran from 2011 to 2019 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.
+103GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Game of Thrones in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 1612 storytelling tropes for Game of Thrones, including Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, Cuckold Horns, Saying Too Much.
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