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| − | + | '''Game of Thrones''' is a [[fantasy]] [[drama]] television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, airing on [[HBO]]. It is based on the epic fantasy novel series ''A Song of Ice and Fire'', written by [[George R.R. Martin]], with each season roughly adapting one of the novels. | |
The show is set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, and follows multiple story lines that encompass a large cast of morally ambiguous characters. It uses mostly [[British]] [[actor]]s and capitalizes on the difference between the southern and northern accents spoken in the U.K. | The show is set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, and follows multiple story lines that encompass a large cast of morally ambiguous characters. It uses mostly [[British]] [[actor]]s and capitalizes on the difference between the southern and northern accents spoken in the U.K. | ||
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''Game of Thrones'' has received widespread acclaim by critics, and gained a large active fan base. However, it has attracted criticism for its frequent use of nudity, violence, torture and sexual violence. | ''Game of Thrones'' has received widespread acclaim by critics, and gained a large active fan base. However, it has attracted criticism for its frequent use of nudity, violence, torture and sexual violence. | ||
| − | + | The sixth season of Game of Thrones will begin airing on April 24, 2016 on HBO. | |
| − | + | == Novels == | |
| − | + | The TV series is based on the series, ''A Song of Ice and Fire'', by George R.R. Martin. As of 2015, five books have been published, with two more yet to be released. As of the Season 5 finale, the TV series has passed where the story is in the books. | |
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| + | * ''A Game of Thrones'' (1996) | ||
| + | * ''A Clash of Kings'' (1998) | ||
| + | * ''A Storm of Swords'' (2000) | ||
| + | * ''A Feast for Crows'' (2005) | ||
| + | * ''A Dance with Dragons'' (2011) | ||
| + | * ''The Winds of Winter'' (Not Yet Released) | ||
| + | * ''A Dream of Spring'' (Not Yet Released) | ||
Revision as of 23:42, January 7, 2016
Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, airing on HBO. It is based on the epic fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, written by George R.R. Martin, with each season roughly adapting one of the novels.
The show is set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, and follows multiple story lines that encompass a large cast of morally ambiguous characters. It uses mostly British actors and capitalizes on the difference between the southern and northern accents spoken in the U.K.
Game of Thrones has received widespread acclaim by critics, and gained a large active fan base. However, it has attracted criticism for its frequent use of nudity, violence, torture and sexual violence.
The sixth season of Game of Thrones will begin airing on April 24, 2016 on HBO.
Novels
The TV series is based on the series, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. As of 2015, five books have been published, with two more yet to be released. As of the Season 5 finale, the TV series has passed where the story is in the books.
- A Game of Thrones (1996)
- A Clash of Kings (1998)
- A Storm of Swords (2000)
- A Feast for Crows (2005)
- A Dance with Dragons (2011)
- The Winds of Winter (Not Yet Released)
- A Dream of Spring (Not Yet Released)
