HBO Game of Thrones
Created by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss · 2011–2019 ·
Game of Thrones (2011–2019) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; stream on HBO Max.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Where to watch Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is available on HBO Max — regional notes: HBO Max in the United States; HBO Max in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: HBO Max.
Where to watch Game of Thrones by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Is Game of Thrones worth watching?
Yes — Game of Thrones earns a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss and streaming on HBO Max.
Celluloid Verdict
A genre-defining fantasy epic of staggering scale and moral complexity whose early brilliance reshaped television — even as a rushed final season divided its enormous audience.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is Game of Thrones about?
Noble families wage a brutal, many-sided war for control of the Iron Throne of Westeros while an ancient supernatural threat gathers in the frozen north — an epic of politics, prophecy and dragons adapted from George R. R. Martin's novels.
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Critic Reviews
Game of Thrones Review: The Fantasy Epic That Rewrote the Rules, Then Broke Them
★★★★☆
HBO's Game of Thrones dragged fantasy into the realm of prestige drama with brutal political intrigue and unprecedented scale — a landmark whose early seasons are peerless even as its hurried ending squandered a decade of goodwill.
A genre-redefining epic of extraordinary ambition and craft, dragged down a full star by a rushed, unsatisfying final act. The journey remains essential; the destination disappoints.
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Most searched questions about Game of Thrones
High-intent answers for seasons, streaming, cast, and whether Game of Thrones is worth watching — built for search and AI overviews.
Yes — Game of Thrones scores 88% on Celluloid. A genre-defining fantasy epic of staggering scale and moral complexity whose early brilliance reshaped television — even as a rushed final season divided its enormous audience. Stream on HBO Max.
Game of Thrones has 8 seasons and 73 episodes (2011–2019). It is currently marked ended on Celluloid.
Game of Thrones is catalogued under HBO Max and commonly streams on HBO Max. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Game of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, and others. Created by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss.
Game of Thrones is tied to HBO / Max-style licensing on Celluloid (platform tag: HBO Max). Check Max in your region for current episodes.
Yes — Game of Thrones has ended (2011–2019). You can watch the complete 8-season run without waiting on renewals.
About 55 hours at ~45 minutes per episode across 73 episodes — a focused weekend binge for many viewers.
Game of Thrones scores 89% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 89/100, Metacritic 86/100, IMDb 9.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 85%. A genre-defining fantasy epic of staggering scale and moral complexity whose early brilliance reshaped television — even as a rushed final season divided its enormous audience. See the full breakdown on the Game of Thrones series page.
Not required, but helpful. House of the Dragon is a prequel; watching Game of Thrones first adds payoff for houses and lore without being mandatory.
No — Game of Thrones is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Game of Thrones first aired in 2011 and ran through 2019 (2011–2019). Created by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; it streams on HBO Max today.
Game of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Maisie Williams. Created by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss.