Game of Thrones is an epic fantasy television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. The show premiered on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with a total of 73 episodes over eight seasons.
The show follows the lives of several noble families in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The story is primarily set on the continent of Westeros, with some scenes also taking place on the continent of Essos. The show follows the characters as they navigate the political, social, and economic landscape of Westeros, and as they fight for control of the Iron Throne.