Game of Thrones: Complete First Season

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Critics praised the show's production values and cast; Dinklage's portrayal of Tyrion Lannister received specific accolades, as did Bean and Clarke, as well as Ramin Djawadi for music. As Robert lies dying, he signs a proclamation naming Ned "Protector of the Realm," until Robert's heir can assume the throne. Other actors signed on for the pilot were Kit Harington in the role of Jon Snow, Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon, Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen, and Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon.

Benioff and Weiss noted that some of their favorite scenes from the first season were the results of the dilemma, including one between Robert and Cersei Baratheon discussing their marriage. Like the novel, the season initially focuses on the family of nobleman Eddard "Ned" Stark, the Warden of the North, who is asked to become the King's Hand (chief advisor) to his longtime friend, King Robert Baratheon. The Stark army arrives at the Twins castle; Catelyn persuades Lord Walder Frey to allow them to pass through his land and assist them in exchange for Robb and Arya marrying two of Frey's many unattractive offspring in the future.

To give the series its own distinctive musical identity, according to Djawadi, the producers asked him not to use musical elements such as flutes or solo vocals that had already been successfully used by other major fantasy productions. Brian Lowry of Variety gave the season a positive review and stated, "In terms of visual ambition and atmosphere, this series challenges the movie world on summer-tentpole turf, while simultaneously capitalizing on an episodic approach that allows the interlocking stories to unfold in a manner no feature ever could. Arriving at King's Landing after his long journey, Ned is shocked to learn of the Crown's profligacy from his new advisors. Before Game of Thrones both Benioff and Weiss worked in film, and were unfamiliar with working on a television show. Season 1 was mainly filmed on location in Northern Ireland and Malta, with the Paint Hall facility in Belfast being used as the main studio.

In the mythical land of Westeros, nine noble families fight for every inch of control and every drop of power.The first season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on April 17, 2011, in the U. Non-personalized content and ads are influenced by things like the content you’re currently viewing and your location (ad serving is based on general location). Season 1 episodes are: 'Winter Is Coming', 'The Kingsroad', 'Lord Snow', 'Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things', 'The Wolf and the Lion', 'A Golden Crown', 'You Win Or You Die', 'The Pointy End', 'Baelor' and 'Fire and Blood'. But political intrigue, plots, murders, and sexual desires lead to a secret that could tear the Seven Kingdoms apart. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love.

While recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. At King's Landing, Tyrion's source alerts him to Joffrey's flawed defense plan and a mysterious secret weapon.Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. And Robert seeks out his only other ally in all of Westeros, his childhood friend Lord Eddard “Ned” Stark. Jon takes measures to protect Sam from further abuse at Castle Black; a frustrated Viserys clashes with Daenerys in Vaes Dothrak; Sansa imagines her future as a queen, while Arya envisions a far different future.