Introduction

The first season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on 17 April 2011 in the US and concluded on 19 June 19 2011. It consists of ten episodes, each of approximately 55 minutes.

The series is based on A Game of Thrones, the first novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin, adapted for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

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Outline

Ned attends the King’s Small Council and learns Westeros has been poorly managed and deeply in debt.

Catelyn travels to King’s Landing to covertly warn her husband about the assassination attempt, but she is intercepted by her childhood friend, Councillor Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish.

Bran learns he will never walk again and remains unable to remember the events leading to his fall.

Jon struggles to adapt to life on the Wall. The once elite Night’s Watch now recruits many low-born and/or convicted criminals who are unimpressed by Jon’s bloodline. Lord Commander Mormont asks Tyrion to plead with the King to send more recruits to the Night’s Watch.

Daenerys, now pregnant, stands up to her brother, Viserys, threatening him if he ever abuses her again.

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Brian Kirk.
• Writer(s): David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
• Release Date: 01 May 2011.
• Running time: 55 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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