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

Arya escapes the Red Keep after Syrio Forel, her Braavosian sword master, fends off guards sent to arrest her, while Sansa is captured. Robb hears the news and prepares the Northern armies to fight the Lannisters, leaving Bran behind to rule Winterfell.

Lysa refuses to fight the Lannisters, and Catelyn leaves to join Robb’s camp.

Tyrion and Bronn are surrounded by Shagga, leader of the Stone Crows tribe. Tyrion convinces them to escort him to his father Tywin Lannister, who will pay them. At the camp, Tywin asks Shagga to help them confront the Starks in exchange for even greater payment.

Joffrey appoints his grandfather, Tywin, as Hand of the King. Sansa begs Joffrey to show Ned mercy. Joffrey agrees if Ned publicly recognises Joffrey’s claim to the throne and admits to committing treason.

At the Wall, some bodies affected by the White Walkers are found. One awakens as a wight and attacks Commander Mormont, but Jon kills it.

In Essos, Drogo’s soldiers begin attacking nearby settlements, enslaving locals in order to sell them to raise money to buy ships to cross the Narrow Sea. Drogo is wounded in a fight.

Game of Thrones Series

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): Daniel Minahan.
• Writer(s): George R.R. Martin.
• Release Date: 05 June 2011.
• Running time: 55 minutes (approximate, per episode).
• Rating: 15/18 (depends on season).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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