Game of Thrones is a fantasy television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss that aired on HBO from April 2011 to May 2019, adapted from George R. R. Martin's novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. Set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, it follows the political and military struggles of noble families for control of the Iron Throne alongside a growing supernatural threat from beyond the northern Wall. The series became a global cultural phenomenon and one of HBO's most watched productions, winning fifty nine Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any drama series in history, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019, and it is widely credited with proving that television could successfully adapt sprawling, high-budget fantasy literature that had previously been considered unsuitable for the medium.
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The show premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons.
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Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO.
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Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO.
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Category:Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series winners
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Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D.
Created By: David Benioff, Article lead sentence
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of high fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, and the first in what would become the Game of Thrones franchise.
Created By: D. B. Weiss, Article lead sentence
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of high fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, and the first in what would become the Game of Thrones franchise.
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How long did Game of Thrones run on television?
It ran for eight seasons and 73 episodes on HBO from 2011 to 2019.
Game of Thrones premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019. In that time it broadcast 73 episodes over eight seasons.
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