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Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

TV Show · 2011

17+ Ages 15-17
Editor
Excellent
TV-MA

Creator: David Benioff, D. B. Weiss

Cast: Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham, Maisie Williams, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Sophie Turner, John Bradley, Rory McCann, Joe Dempsie, Gwendoline Christie, Jacob Anderson

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure

What's the Story?

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Heavy
4/5

lots of swearing , used in all sorts of ways. especially to degrade women.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Moderate
3/5

alcohol consumption (mainly wine) across all seasons.

Violence & Scariness Extreme
5/5

graphic battles, decapitations, torture, throat-slitting, and brutal character deaths with heavy blood and gore.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Extreme
5/5

The show is notorious for explicit graphic nudity, frequent sex scenes, and depictions of sexual violence/incest.

Diverse Representations Mild
2/5
Flow & Focus Mild
2/5
Positive Role Models Mild
1/5
Products & Purchases Mild
1/5

Where to Watch

HBO Max HBO Max

Seasons

8 seasons available

Season 1

Season 1

10 episodes
Season 2

Season 2

10 episodes
Season 3

Season 3

10 episodes
Season 4

Season 4

10 episodes
Season 5

Season 5

10 episodes
Season 6

Season 6

10 episodes
Season 7

Season 7

7 episodes
Season 8

Season 8

6 episodes

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