Game of Thrones: Season 1

Game of Thrones: Season 1 is the first season of Game of Thrones. It consists of ten episodes. It premiered with "Winter Is Coming" on April 17, 2011 on HBO, and concluded with "Fire and Blood" on June 29, 2011. It is based on A Game of Thrones, the first novel of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin.
==Premise==
==Overview==
Season 1 spans a period of several months on a world where the seasons last for years at a time. The action begins in the unified Seven Kingdoms of Westeros as the long summer ends and winter draws near. Lord Eddard Stark is asked by his old friend, King Robert Baratheon, to serve as the Hand of the King following the death of the previous incumbent, Eddard's mentor Jon Arryn. Eddard is reluctant but receives intelligence suggesting that Jon was murdered. Eddard accepts Robert's offer, planning to use his position and authority to investigate the alleged murder.
Meanwhile, on the eastern continent of Essos, the exiled children of House Targaryen, which Robert destroyed to claim the throne, are plotting to return to Westeros and unseat the 'usurper'. To this end, Viserys Targaryen arranges the marriage of his sister Daenerys to Khal Drogo, the leader of 40,000 Dothraki warriors, in return for the use of his warriors in invading Westeros. For her part, Daenerys just wants to find a safe refuge far away from King Robert's assassins and her brother's scheming ambition.
Finally, on the northern-most border of the Seven Kingdoms the sworn brothers of the Night's Watch guard the Wall, a 300-mile-long colossal fortification of ice which has stood for thousands of years. The Watch defends the Wall against the depredations of the lawless wildlings who live beyond, but rumor speaks of a new threat arising in the lands of perpetual winter.
==Episodes==
Episode	Image	Title 	Air date
1 	 	"Winter Is Coming" 	April 17, 2011
2 	 	"The Kingsroad" 	April 24, 2011
3 	 	"Lord Snow" 	May 1, 2011
4 	 	"Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things"	May 8, 2011
5 	 	"The Wolf and the Lion" 	May 15, 2011
6 	 	"A Golden Crown" 	May 22, 2011
7 	 	"You Win or You Die" 	May 29, 2011
8 	 	"The Pointy End" 	June 5, 2011
9 	 	"Baelor" 	June 12, 2011
10 	 	"Fire and Blood" 	June 19, 2011
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Sean Bean as Eddard Stark (9 episodes)
*Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon (7 episodes)
*Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister (8 episodes)
*Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark (9 episodes)
*Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister (10 episodes)
*Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen (9 episodes)
*Iain Glen as Jorah Mormont (9 episodes)
*Aidan Gillen as Petyr Baelish (8 episodes)
*Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen (5 episodes)
*Kit Harington as Jon Snow (8 episodes)
*Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark (9 episodes)
*Maisie Williams as Arya Stark (9 episodes)
*Richard Madden as Robb Stark (8 episodes)
*Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy (9 episodes)
*Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark (8 episodes)
*Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon (10 episodes)
*Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane (8 episodes)
*and Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister (9 episodes)
===Also starring===
*Jason Momoa as Drogo (9 episodes)
===Guest starring===
* Ron Donachie as Rodrik Cassel (9 episodes)
* Amrita Acharia as Irri (8 episodes)
* Julian Glover as Pycelle (8 episodes)
* Conleth Hill as Varys (7 episodes)
* Donald Sumpter as Luwin (7 episodes)
* Josef Altin as Pypar (6 episodes)
* Susan Brown as Mordane (6 episodes)
* Elyes Gabel as Rakharo (6 episodes)
* Ian McElhinney as Barristan Selmy (6 episodes)
* Luke McEwan as Rast (6 episodes)
* Roxanne McKee as Doreah (6 episodes)
* Dar Salim as Qotho (6 episodes)
* Mark Stanley as Grenn (6 episodes)
* Gethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon (5 episodes)
* Esmé Bianco as Ros (5 episodes)
* John Bradley as Samwell Tarly (5 episodes)
* James Cosmo as Jeor Mormont (5 episodes)
* Jerome Flynn as Bronn (5 episodes)
* Francis Magee as Yoren (5 episodes)
* Kristian Nairn as Hodor (5 episodes)
* Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister (5 episodes)
* Jamie Sives as Jory Cassel (5 episodes)
* Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt (4 episodes)
* Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister (4 episodes)
* Emun Elliott as Marillion (4 episodes)
* Aimee Richardson as Myrcella Baratheon (4 episodes)
* Robert Sterne as Royal Steward (4 episodes)
* Owen Teale as Alliser Thorne (4 episodes)
* Natalia Tena as Osha (4 episodes)
* Callum Wharry as Tommen Baratheon (4 episodes)
* Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn (3 episodes)
* Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn (3 episodes)
* Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister (3 episodes)
* Wilko Johnson as Ilyn Payne (3 episodes)
* Clive Mantle as Greatjon Umber (3 episodes)
* Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark (3 episodes)
* Art Parkinson as Rickon Stark (3 episodes)
* Mia Soteriou as Mirri Maz Duur (3 episodes)
* Peter Vaughan as Aemon (3 episodes)
* Miltos Yerolemou as Syrio Forel (3 episodes)
* Ian Beattie as Meryn Trant (2 episodes)
* Joe Dempsie as Gendry (2 episodes)
* Mark Lewis Jones as Shagga (2 episodes)
* Sibel Kekilli as Shae (2 episodes)
* Conan Stevens as Gregor Clegane (2 episodes)
* Ben Hawkey as Hot Pie ("Fire and Blood")
* Finn Jones as Loras Tyrell ("The Wolf and the Lion")
* Eros Vlahos as Lommy Greenhands ("Fire and Blood")
==Crew==
===Producers===
* David Benioff. executive producer, showrunner
* D.B. Weiss: executive producer, showrunner
* George R.R. Martin: executive producer
* Guymon Casady: executive producer
* Carolyn Strauss: executive producer
* Ralph Vicinanza: executive producer
* Vince Gerardis: executive producer
* Frank Doelger: producer
* Mark Huffam: producer
* Sean Bobbitt: director of photography
* Sean Guest: 1st assistant director
* Tatiana S. Riegel: editor
* Gemma Jackson: production designer
* Michele Clapton: costume designer
* Marisa Clayton: digital post-production
* Ramin Djawadi: composer
* Buster Reeves: stunt work
* Nina Gold: London casting director
* Amy Berman & Carrie Frazier: Los Angeles casting directors
* Michelle Taylor Spellman: Los Angeles casting associate
* Kerry Barden & Paul Schnee: New York casting directors
* Allison Estrin: New York casting associate
===Writers===
* David Benioff and D.B. Weiss: episodes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10
* Bryan Cogman: episode 4
* Jane Espenson: episode 6
* George R.R. Martin: episode 8
===Directors===
* Thomas McCarthy: pilot (unscreened)
* Tim Van Patten: episodes 1 and 2
* Brian Kirk: episodes 3, 4, and 5
* Daniel Minahan: episodes 6, 7, and 8
* Alan Taylor: episodes 9 and 10
==Production==
===Filming===
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.
===Deleted scenes===
Due to limitations of filming time, there was very little shot for the season which was not eventually used. However, a notable scene cut was a flashback scene featuring the execution of Brandon Stark at the hands of the Mad King. Actors were cast for this scene and it was filmed, even appearing in some trailers, but ultimately was not used. The scene did not even appear on DVD or Blu-ray releases of the season.Westeros.org report on the scene
==Home video==
Season 1 of Game of Thrones was released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 6, 2012. In the United States, Best Buy had exclusive packaging featuring the sigils of House Stark and House Targaryen on the cover, while HMV featured the Stark cover in the UK.On release, the DVD and Blu-ray became the fastest-selling release in the history of HBO, outselling in its first week box sets of series such as The Sopranos, Band of Brothers and True Blood. It sold over 350,000 copies in its first week on sale, with 57% of those sales on the Blu-ray format. It has also set new HBO records for digital sales on iTunes.Westeros.org article on DVD sales
As well as all ten episodes of the first season, the set includes the following extra and special features:
===Blu-ray exclusives===
* Blu-ray Complete Guide to Westeros: An interactive compendium of the noble houses and lands featured in Season One, PLUS 24 exclusive histories of the Seven Kingdoms as told by the characters themselves.
* Anatomy of an Episode: An in-episode experience that explores the creative minds and colossal efforts behind episode six, “A Golden Crown”.
* In-Episode Guide: In-episode resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and relevant histories while each episode plays.
* Hidden Dragon Eggs: Find the hidden dragon eggs to uncover even more never-before-seen content.
===Blu-ray and DVD===
* Making Game of Thrones: An exclusive 30-minute feature including never-before-seen footage from the set and interview from the cast and crew.
* Creating the Show Open: An inside look at the creation of the Emmy-winning opening title sequence for Game of Thrones
* From the Book to the Screen: Executive producers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, and author George R.R. Martin talk about the challenge of bringing Martin’s epic fantasy novel to life on HBO.
* Character Profiles: Profiles of 15 major characters as described by the actors portraying them.
* Audition Tapes: 25 minutes of audition reels and tapes showing how the main actors won their roles.
* Inside the Night’s Watch: An in-depth look at the unique order of men who patrol and protect the Wall, a 700-foot ice structure that separates the Seven Kingdoms from the darkness beyond.
* Creating the Dothraki Language: An insightful glance into the comprehensive language created for the Dothraki people in Game of Thrones.
* Audio Commentaries: Seven audio commentaries with cast and crew.
** "Winter Is Coming": Commentary by producers/writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
** "The Kingsroad": Commentary by actors Lena Headey, Mark Addy and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
** "Lord Snow": Commentary by actors Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Isaac Hempstead-Wright.
** "Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things": Commentary by actor Kit Harington and writer Bryan Cogman.
** "A Golden Crown": Commentary by actors Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd and Emilia Clarke, and director Daniel Minahan.
** "The Pointy End": Commentary by writer/producer/consultant George R.R. Martin.
** "Fire and Blood": Commentary by producers/writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and director Alan Taylor.
===Special limited edition===
Season 1 was reissued on 20 November 2012 in a special limited edition box set. This set contains the entirety of Season 1 on Blu-ray and DVD (with the accompanying special features), as well as access to digital downloads of the episodes. The set also included a dragon egg paperweight and a bonus preview disc containing the first episode of Season 2.
==In the books==
The season generally follows the first novel A Game of Thrones, and consists of a few scenes based on the second novel A Clash of Kings.
==Gallery==
===Videos===
====Trailers====
Game Of Thrones "Raven" Preview (HBO)
Game Of Thrones "Winter Is Coming" (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: Clip Preview (HBO)
Game of Thrones: "Iron Throne Preview" (HBO)
Game of Thrones "Iron Throne" Clip Preview
Game Of Thrones "The Game Begins" Preview (HBO)
Game Of Thrones "Fear and Blood" Trailer (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: "Power" Trailer (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: "Epic" Promo (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: "Poison" Trailer (HBO)
Game of Thrones: Season 1 - Critics Trailer (HBO)
Game of Thrones: Comic-Con Trailer (HBO)
Game of Thrones Season 1 DVD/Blu-Ray: Intrigue
Game of Thrones Season 1 DVD/Blu-Ray: War
Game of Thrones / Official Season 1 Recap Trailer (HBO)
====Behind the scenes====
Game Of Thrones: In Production (HBO)
Game of Thrones: Season 1 - Inside Game of Thrones (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: Invitation To Westeros (HBO)
About Game Of Thrones (HBO)
Game of Thrones: Costumes (HBO)
Game of Thrones: Making Of (HBO)
====The Artisans====
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Richard Roberts (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Michele Clapton (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Gemma Jackson (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Gemma Jackson on the Castle Black Lift (HBO)
Game of Thrones: The Artisans - Buster Reeves (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Maisie Williams (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Paul Inglis (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Tommy Dunne (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Simon Brindle (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Gordon Fitzgerald (HBO)
The Artisans: Gemma Jackson on the Iron Throne Room (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Jim Stanes (HBO)
====House features====
Game Of Thrones: House Baratheon Feature (HBO)
Game of Thrones: House Lannister Feature (HBO)
Game of Thrones: House Stark Feature (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: House Targaryen Feature (HBO)
====Character features====
Game Of Thrones: Character Feature - Robb Stark (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: Character Feature - Bran Stark (HBO)
Game Of Thrones: Character Feature - Viserys Targaryen (HBO)
====Commentary====
Game of Thrones: Season 1 - Stark Kids Sing Show Open (HBO)
===Images===
Got jon poster.jpg
Got daenerys poster.jpg
Got robert poster.jpg
Got-eddard-poster.jpg
Got cersei poster.jpg
==References==
===Notes===
==External links==
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