- Summary: The series is based on George R.R. Martin's novel about a fantasy world where royal houses battle for the Iron Throne.
- Genre(s): Action/Adventure, Drama, Movie/Mini-Series
- Show Type: Returning Series
- Season 1 premiere date: Apr 17, 2011
- Episode Length: 60
- Air Time: 09:00 PM
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 28
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Mixed: 6 out of 28
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Negative: 0 out of 28
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100This dwarf [Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage)] has game--and so does this fabulous dark fable. Dig in.
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100Though some of the visual cues will be very familiar to fans of "Lord of the Rings" or even "The Tudors," Game of Thrones quickly finds that rare alchemy of action, motivation and explanation, proving, once again, that the epic mythology remains the Holy Grail of almost any medium.
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60For the nongeeks among us, watching HBO's sprawling new fantasy drama Game of Thrones is the epic TV version of trying to sort out the Middle East. That doesn't make it a bad show, and certain elements like the production can be savored by all.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 245 out of 259
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Mixed: 4 out of 259
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Negative: 10 out of 259
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