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Is Game of Thrones (2011) worth watching?
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.

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros.
Tagline: Winter is coming.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (28,036 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Length | 8 seasons, 73 episodes |
| Release | 2011-04-17 |
| Status | Ended |
| Latest air date | 2019-05-19 |
| Themes TMDB tags | based on novel or book, kingdom, dragon, king, intrigue, fantasy world |
| People | Created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Starring Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | HBO Max |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 28,036 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You like to settle into a series: 8 seasons, 73 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (HBO Max)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated TV-MA
If you like it, try
- House of the Dragon (2022), TMDB 8.4/10
- The Witcher (2019), TMDB 7.9/10
- The Wheel of Time (2021), TMDB 7.6/10
- The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022), TMDB 6.5/10
Questions
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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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.