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Game of Thrones season 1
Season 1
File:Game of Thrones 2011 Intertitle.png
Logo from title sequence
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseApril 17 (2011-04-17) –
June 19, 2011 (2011-06-19)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of the American television drama series Game of Thrones premiered on April 17, 2011 and will conclude on June 19, 2011. It will consist of 10 episodes, each running approximately 55 minutes in length. Game of Thrones is based off the novel A Game of Thrones, the first entry in A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. The story takes place in a fictional world, primarily upon a continent called Westeros but also on a large landmass to the east, known as Essos,[1] where the noble Stark family, lead by Ned Stark (Sean Bean) is thrown into the middle of schemes for the throne and against the king when the hand of the king dies mysteriously.

HBO broadcast the first season on Sunday nights at 9:00 pm in the United States, with a repeat showing at 11:00 pm.

Plot

See also: Synopsis of A Song of Ice and Fire

The cable television series closely follows the multiple story lines of the A Song of Ice and Fire series,[2] and author Martin has stated that the show's pilot script was very faithful to his work.[3] The series begins with Ned Stark (Sean Bean) being asked to be the hand of the king (Mark Addy). Ned and his wife Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) receive a letter from Catelyn's sister, Lysa (Kate Dickie) that gives them reason to believe that rival House Lannister was the cause of the previous hand's death. Ned must travel south to help the king and find out who killed the hand of the king, John Arryn (John Standing), while trying to protect his family from the Lannisters.

Meanwhile, the exiled Viserys Targaryen (Harry Lloyd), son of the former king, believes he still has the rightful claim to the throne. He marries his sister, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), to the leader of a warrior tribe, Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa), in an attempt to get an army to conquer the throne. And beyond the wall, an ancient force, long believed dead, threatens the land.

Starring

Also starring

Guest cast

  • Ron Donachie as Rodrik Cassel (5 episodes)
  • Jamie Sives as Jory Cassel (5 episodes)
  • Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin (4 episodes)
  • Gethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon (3 episodes)
  • Susan Brown as Septa Mordane (3 episodes)
  • Julian Glover as Grand Maester Pycelle (3 episodes)
  • Conleth Hill as Varys (3 episodes)
  • Francis Magee as Yoren (3 episodes)
  • Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark (3 episodes)
  • Ian McElhinney as Barristan Selmy (3 episodes)
  • Luke McEwan as Rast (3 episodes)
  • Aimee Richardson as Myrcella Baratheon (3 episodes)
  • Dar Salim as Qotho (3 episodes)
  • Callum Wharry as Tommen Baratheon (3 episodes)
  • Amrita Acharia as Irri (3 episodes)
  • Roger Allam as Illyrio Mopatis (2 episodes)
  • Josef Altin as Pypar (2 episodes)
  • Emun Elliott as Marillion (2 episodes)
  • Jerome Flynn as Bronn (2 episodes)
  • Elyes Gabel as Rakharo (2 episodes)
  • Margaret John as Old Nan (2 episodes)
  • Francis Magee as Yoren (2 episodes)
  • Roxanne McKee as Doreah (2 episodes)
  • Kristian Nairn as Hodor (2 episodes)
  • Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister (2 episodes)
  • Mark Stanley as Grenn (2 episodes)
  • Conan Stevens as Gregor Clegane (2 episodes)
  • Owen Teale as Alliser Thorne (2 episodes)
  • John Bradley-West as Samwell Tarly (1 episode)
  • Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt (1 episode)
  • James Cosmo as Jeor Mormont (1 episode)
  • Joe Dempsie as Gendry (1 episode)
  • Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn (1 episode)
  • Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn (1 episode)
  • Wilko Johnson as Ilyn Payne (1 episode)
  • Finn Jones as Loras Tyrell (1 episode)
  • Brenden McCormack as Vardis Egen (1 episode)
  • Art Parkinson as Rickon Stark (1 episode)
  • Sarita Piotrowski as Jhiqui (1 episode)
  • John Standing as Jon Arryn (1 episode)
  • Peter Vaughan as Maester Aemon (1 episode)
  • Miltos Yerolemou as Syrio Forel (1 episode)
  • David Bradley as Walder Frey
  • Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister
  • Brian Fortune as Bowen Marsh
  • Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister
  • Mark Lewis Jones as Shagga
  • Sibel Kekilli as Shae
  • Clive Mantle as Jon Umber
  • Mia Soteriou as Mirri Maz Duur
  • Natalia Tena as Osha

Episodes

See also: List of Game of Thrones episodes
# Title[4] Directed by[4] Written by[5] Original air date[6] U.S. viewers
(million)
1"Winter Is Coming"Tim Van PattenDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissApril 17, 2011 (2011-04-17)2.22[7]
2"The Kingsroad"Tim Van PattenDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissApril 24, 2011 (2011-04-24)2.20[8]
3"Lord Snow"Brian KirkDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissMay 1, 2011 (2011-05-01)2.44[9]
4"Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things"Brian KirkBryan CogmanMay 8, 2011 (2011-05-08)2.45[10]
5"The Wolf and the Lion"Brian KirkDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissMay 15, 2011 (2011-05-15)2.6[11]
6"A Golden Crown"Daniel MinahanJane Espenson and David Benioff & D. B. WeissMay 22, 2011 (2011-05-22)TBA
7"You Win or You Die"Daniel MinahanDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissMay 29, 2011 (2011-05-29)TBA
8"The Pointy End"Daniel MinahanGeorge R. R. MartinJune 5, 2011 (2011-06-05)TBA
9"Baelor"Alan TaylorDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissJune 12, 2011 (2011-06-12)TBA
10"Fire and Blood"Alan TaylorDavid Benioff & D. B. WeissJune 19, 2011 (2011-06-19)TBA

Production

David Benioff and D. B. Weiss serve as main writers and show runners for the first season. They contributed seven out of ten episodes and co-write one episode with Jane Espenson. The remaining two episodes were written by Bryan Cogman and A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin.

Tom McCarthy directed the original pilot, but much of this was later re-shot by Tim Van Patten, who also directed the second episode. However, McCarthy is still credited as a consulting producer for the pilot. Brian Kirk and Daniel Minahan will direct three episodes each, and Alan Taylor will direct the final two.

References

  1. ^ Spanish Q&A - July 2008
  2. ^ http://www.georgerrmartin.com/archive07.html#01-18
  3. ^ http://grrm.livejournal.com/153810.html?thread=10105810#t10105810
  4. ^ a b "Game of Thrones: Episodes". Westeros.org. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  5. ^ Ryan, Maureen (March 16, 2011). "HBO's 'Game of Thrones': The 'Buffy' and 'Battlestar' connection". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  6. ^ "Shows A-Z - game of thrones on hbo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  7. ^ Seidman, Robert (April 19, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA, 'Storage Wars,' 'Ax Men,' 'Khloe & Lamar' + 'The Killing,' 'Breakout Kings,' 'Sam Axe,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
  8. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 26, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA, 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'The Killing,' 'Breakout Kings,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  9. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 3, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: More 'Death of Bin Laden' Ratings; 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Law & Order: CI,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  10. ^ Gorman, Bill (May 10, 2011). "Sunday Cable Ratings: Bulls/Hawks Tops + 'Law & Order: CI,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  11. ^ Hibberd, James. "Again! 'Game of Thrones' ratings hit season high". Inside TV with James Hibberd and Lynette Rice. Inside TV. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
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