The biggest TV drama of the last decade, HBO’s smash-hit fantasy TV epic Game of Thrones went from being a cult hit to worldwide phenomenon watched by millions over the course of its eight seasons.
Based on George RR Martin's door-stopper A Song Of Fire and Ice books, the HBO-produced show follows the story of the battle for control of the coveted Iron Throne across the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. And you can enter that world with ease from pretty much anywhere - and we'll explain where in our guide on how to watch Game of Thrones online.
Air dates: 2011-2019
Total seasons: 8 (73 episodes in total)
Creators: George R. R. Martin, David Benioff, D. B. Weiss,
Cast: Sean Bean, Richard Madden, Kit Harrington, Gwendoline Christie, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams
Streaming options: HBO Max (US) (opens in new tab) | Crave (CA) (opens in new tab) | Sky Go (UK) (opens in new tab) | Binge (AUS) (opens in new tab)
Responsible for phrases like "winter is coming" and "valar morghulis" entering the common lexicon, its mix of backstabbing plots, dragons and 80s action movie levels of sex proved irresistible for 'one-more episode' binge watching.
The show also made global stars of its ensemble cast, with the likes of Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and Maisie Williams becoming household names, with Peter Dinklage going on to win an Emmy for his role as Tyrion Lannister.
If you're looking to return to Westeros or dipping in to the show for the first time, then HBO Max is one of the popular platforms (opens in new tab) where you can watch Game of Thrones. If that’s not an option for you, there are other platforms where the show can be streamed around the world, and we’ll go over that in this article.
Where to watch Game of Thrones online in the US
Where to watch Game of Thrones online: stream every episode in the UK
How to watch Game of Thrones online in Canada
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