Game of Thrones

In the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, several noble houses battle for control of the Iron Throne, while an supernatural threat grows in the North—one that few dare to take seriously. Based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, the series created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss redefined what television could achieve in terms of budget, storytelling, and risk-taking. Characters die without warning, betrayals abound, and the series unfolds within a universe of unprecedented complexity for the medium.

Game of Thrones revolutionized epic television. The first five seasons are unmatched in world-building and ensemble storytelling. The ending remains divisive, but its impact on 21st-century television is indelible.