HBO MaxGame of Thrones (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
Overview
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series maintains a neutral stance by critically examining both the inherent injustices of a feudal system and the destructive potential of revolutionary zeal, ultimately focusing on the complex nature of power and the pragmatic search for stable governance rather than endorsing a specific political ideology.
The series incorporates visible diversity within its cast, particularly through characters from various cultures in its expansive world, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores complex themes of power and morality, presenting characters of all identities with nuance rather than offering an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Game of Thrones features several LGBTQ+ characters, with some like Oberyn Martell and Yara Greyjoy having their identities presented incidentally or with cultural acceptance. However, the prominent storyline of Loras Tyrell, who faces brutal persecution, torture, and death directly due to his homosexuality, casts a significant negative shadow, portraying queer identity as a source of extreme suffering and punitive outcomes.
The show features multiple instances where female characters demonstrate superior combat skills. Brienne of Tarth defeats formidable male opponents in melee combat. Arya Stark also successfully engages and defeats male adversaries in close-quarters fights.
Xaro Xhoan Daxos, described as 'pale' in the source novels, is portrayed by a Black actor. Additionally, Salladhor Saan, a Lyseni character typically depicted as fair-skinned, is also portrayed by a Black actor.
The show "Game of Thrones" is a direct adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels. All major and significant supporting characters maintain the same gender as established in the original book series. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
9.2
8.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
8.6
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