Based on the
A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin this tv series is set in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, where "summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime".
Game of Thrones chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the kingdom's noble families for control of the Iron Throne; as the series opens, additional threats from the snow and ice covered region north of Westeros and from the eastern continent across a narrow sea are simultaneously beginning to rise.
The cast in this series are great and I personally think the child actors are brilliant. The first series focuses mainly on the Starks, Baratheons, Lannisters and Targaryens. Below is an outline of the families and people who ‘belong’ with them.
The Starks
Sean Bean plays Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell in the North of Westeros. His wife Catelyn is played by Micelle Fairley and their children are Robb (Richard Madden), Sansa (Sophie Turner), Arya (Maisie Williams), Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and Rickon (Art Parkinson). Much to his wifes annoyance Eddard also has a bastard son, Jon Snow played by Kit Harington, who also lives with them. Also living with the Starks is Theon Greyjoy, played by Alfie Allen (Lily Allens brother) who is a political hostage and ward for Lord Eddard.
The Baratheons
King Robert Baratheon of the Seven Kingdoms, based in Kings Landing is played by Mark Addy, and his wife, Queen Cersei Lannister, is played by Lena Headey. They have 3 children: Joffrey, played by Jack Gleeson, Myrcella, played by Aimee Richardson, and Tommen played by Callum Wharry. Joffreys bodyguard, Sandor "The Hound" Clegane is played by Rory McCann and Aidan Gillen plays Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish, Master of Coin for King Robert's Small Council. Vary “The Spider”, the master of whisperers is played by Conleth Hill. Robert’s youngest brother, Renly Baratheon, is played by Gethin Anthony.
The Lannisters
Queen Cersei’s father Tywin Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock, is played by Charles Dance. Her twin brother Ser Jaime Lannister is played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and the clever dwarf Tyrion “The Imp” Lannister is played by Peter Dinklage.
The Targaryens
Across the narrow sea are brother and sister Viserys Targaryen (the beggar king), played by Harry Lloyd and Daenerys "Dany" Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke. Dany is married to Drogo, Khal of the Dothraki (horse lords) across the narrow sea.
I see that this series is either being aired or is due to be aired on either Ziggo or HBO Netherlands. If you get the chance I would highly recommend it.
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