Game of Thrones season 1 Winter Is Coming - Metacritic
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  • HBO
  • Apr 16, 2011
  • 1 h 2 m
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  • Apr 16, 2011
  • 1 h 2 m

Summary Adapted from George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire", this series is about a fantasy world where royal houses battle for the Iron Throne.

Directed By: Timothy Van Patten

Written By: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin

  • TV-MA
  • HBO
  • Apr 16, 2011
  • 1 h 2 m
  • TV-MA
  • HBO
  • Apr 16, 2011
  • 1 h 2 m
Game of Thrones
S1 • Episode 1
Winter Is Coming
Air Date: Apr 16, 2011
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Summary Adapted from George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire", this series is about a fantasy world where royal houses battle for the Iron Throne.

Created By: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss

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Episode 0 • 2011 • 1 h 2 m
Unaired Original Pilot
Episode 1 • Apr 16, 2011 • 1 h 2 m
Winter Is Coming
Eddard Stark is torn between his family and an old friend when asked to serve at the side of King Robert Baratheon; Viserys plans to wed his sister to a nomadic warlord in exchange for an army.
Episode 2 • Apr 24, 2011 • 56 m
The Kingsroad
While Bran recovers from his fall, Ned takes only his daughters to King's Landing. Jon Snow goes with his uncle Benjen to the Wall. Tyrion joins them.
Episode 3 • May 1, 2011 • 58 m
Lord Snow
Jon begins his training with the Night's Watch; Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.
Episode 4 • May 8, 2011 • 56 m
Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.
Episode 5 • May 15, 2011 • 55 m
The Wolf and the Lion
Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at the Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.
Episode 6 • May 22, 2011 • 53 m
A Golden Crown
While recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.
Episode 7 • May 29, 2011 • 58 m
You Win or You Die
Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.
Episode 8 • Jun 5, 2011 • 59 m
The Pointy End
The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.
Episode 9 • Jun 12, 2011 • 57 m
Baelor
Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.
Episode 10 • Jun 19, 2011 • 53 m
Fire and Blood
Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.
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0% Mixed
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eli_fjr
Sep 4, 2019
Had to re-watch this a few times to ensure I remembered names. Other than that, I was hooked.
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9
Rodmanz
Jul 14, 2020
Detailed note : 9.2 | Episode: Very good | Game of Thrones: Season 1, Episode 1
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9
JonSnow2049
Aug 20, 2019
Amazing episode. Original fantasy show with great scipt and good acting. Love it
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SEASON 1
7
Mbrodniewicz1
Aug 30, 2023
test review
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