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

While returning to King Landing’s, Tyrion stops at Winderfell where he presents the Starks a saddle design that will allow the paraplegic Bran to ride a horse.

Ned secretly investigates John Arryn’s death. In the process, he discovers one of King Robert’s illegitimate children, Gendry Rivers, an armourer.

Robert and his guests attend a tournament honouring Ned, which Ned considers an extravagance.

Jon takes measures to protect Samwell Tarly, an awkward and friendless Night’s Watch recruit from the other Watchmen’s abuse.

A frustrated Viserys clashes with his newly-empowered sister.

Sansa dreams of one day becoming queen, while Arya envisions a far different future.

At a roadside tavern, Catelyn, who is Lord Hoster Tully’s daughter, unexpectedly encounters Tyrion Lannister. She rallies her father’s River Run allies to arrest Tyrian for conspiring to murder her son.

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You can find an overview of the Game of Thrones franchise here.

You can find a full index of the Game of Thrones TV Series here.

You can find a full index and overview of Games of Thrones Season 01 here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Brian Kirk.
• Writer(s): Bryan Cogman.
• Release Date: 08 May 2011.
• Running time: 55 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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