When did Game of Thrones premiere and end?
Game of Thrones premiered on HBO in the United States on the 17th of April 2011, and concluded on the 19th of May 2019. It ran for 73 episodes across eight seasons.
Questions about Game of Thrones
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created Game of Thrones and what is it based on?
Game of Thrones was created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, and Martin served as a co-executive producer.
How many Emmy Awards did Game of Thrones win?
Game of Thrones received 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most by any drama series. It won Outstanding Drama Series in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, and holds the record for total Emmy wins for a scripted television series.
How much did Game of Thrones cost to produce?
The pilot reportedly cost HBO between $5 million and $10 million, and the first season's budget was estimated at $50 million to $60 million. By the final season, the production budget was estimated at $15 million per episode.
Why was the final season of Game of Thrones criticized?
The final season of Game of Thrones drew criticism for its reduced length and creative decisions, with many considering it a disappointing conclusion. A Change.org petition requested the season be remade with different writers, though HBO did not seriously consider it.
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Game of Thrones was filmed across the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain. Belfast's Paint Hall Studios anchored the first season, while Dubrovnik stood in for King's Landing and Iceland's glaciers became the lands beyond the Wall.