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Is Game of Thrones (2011) worth watching?

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Last updated October 26, 2026

Game of Thrones (2011) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 28,036 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama show rated TV-MA, 8 seasons, 73 episodes. In the US it is on HBO Max with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

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Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.

Tagline: Winter is coming.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Game of Thrones at a glance, data from TMDB, October 26, 2026
TMDB audience score8.5/10 (28,036 votes)
GenresSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
RatedTV-MA
Length8 seasons, 73 episodes
Release2011-04-17
StatusEnded
Latest air date2019-05-19
Themes TMDB tagsbased on novel or book, kingdom, dragon, king, intrigue, fantasy world
PeopleCreated by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Starring Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Streaming (US, subscription)HBO Max
Free with adsNo
RentNo
BuyAmazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home

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Is Game of Thrones worth watching?

TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 28,036 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.

Where can I watch Game of Thrones?

In the US on October 26, 2026: on HBO Max with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.

How long is Game of Thrones?

8 seasons, 73 episodes.

What is Game of Thrones rated?

It carries a TV-MA rating in the US.

Who is in Game of Thrones?

Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke.

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