History Series / GameOfThrones

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In May 2017, two months before Season 7 aired, HBO announced that they were considering five different pitches for ''Game of Thrones'' prequels: ''Bloodmoon'' (about the Long Night), ''House of the Dragon'' (about the history of House Targaryen), ''Flea Bottom'' (about the poorest sector of King's Landing), ''10,000 Ships'' (about Princess Nymeria's migration to Dorne), and ''9 Voyages'' (about the travels of Corlys Velaryon). A pilot for ''Bloodmoon'' was shot, but HBO opted not to greenlight it to series, while ''Flea Bottom'' never even reached the pilot stage before it was dropped. ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', however, did get picked up, and began airing in August 2022. The fates of ''10,000 Ships'' and ''9 Voyages'' are currently uncertain.

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In May 2017, two months before Season 7 aired, HBO announced that they were considering five different pitches for ''Game of Thrones'' prequels: ''Bloodmoon'' (about the Long Night), ''House of the Dragon'' (about the history of House Targaryen), ''Flea Bottom'' (about the poorest sector of King's Landing), ''10,000 Ships'' (about Princess Nymeria's migration to Dorne), and ''9 Voyages'' (about the travels of Corlys Velaryon). A pilot for ''Bloodmoon'' was shot, but HBO opted not to greenlight it to series, while ''Flea Bottom'' never even reached the pilot stage before it was dropped. ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', however, did get picked up, and is set to begin airing in August 2022. The fates of ''10,000 Ships'' and ''9 Voyages'' are currently uncertain.

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In May 2017, two months before Season 7 aired, HBO announced that they were considering ''five'' different pitches for ''Game of Thrones'' prequels: ''Bloodmoon'' (about the Long Night), ''House of the Dragon'' (about the history of House Targaryen), ''Flea Bottom'' (about the poorest sector of King's Landing), ''10,000 Ships'' (about Princess Nymeria's migration to Dorne), and ''9 Voyages'' (about the travels of Corlys Velaryon).

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', which is due to release in 2022. In January 2021, it was revealed that a new spin-off, ''Tales of Dunk and Egg'', was also being developed. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration. In June 2022, it was revealed that a Jon Snow-centric sequel series (pitched by Creator/KitHarington himself) is in development with GRR Martin's approval.

Other than live-action spin-offs, three adult animated series are also in development for Creator/HBOMax, one of which will focus on the Golden Empire of Yi Ti.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', which is due to release in 2022. In January 2021, it was revealed that a new spin-off, ''Tales of Dunk and Egg'', was also being developed. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration. In June 2022, it was revealed that a Jon Snow-centric sequel series (pitched by Creator/KitHarrington himself) is in development with GRR Martin's approval.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', which is due to release in 2022. In January 2021, it was revealed that a new spin-off, ''Tales of Dunk and Egg'', was also being developed. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

Set in a medieval fantasy world, on the continents of Westeros and Essos, the series tells a story of the various political and supernatural threats to the peace of the Seven Kingdoms: a vast monarchy that is still recovering from a recent civil war which overthrew the ruling Targaryen dynasty. When the right-hand to the king dies under suspicious circumstances, House Stark - a noble house that rules the frigid and sparsely-populated Kingdom of the North - is drawn to the capital city of King's Landing, where a web of rival nobles scheme and maneuver to seize and retain power over the realm.

As the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms busy themselves with political games, far to the north, beyond a Wall sparsely guarded by an ignored and underfunded order of soldiers, a supernatural threat is building that - left unchecked - threatens to burst forth and destroy all life upon the Seven Kingdoms entirely.

Set in a medieval fantasy world, on the continents of Westeros and Essos, the series tells a story of the various political and supernatural threats to the peace of the Seven Kingdoms: a vast monarchy that is still recovering from a recent civil war that overthrew the ruling Targaryen dynasty. When the right-hand to the king dies under suspicious circumstances, House Stark - a noble house that rules the frigid and sparsely-populated Kingdom of the North - is drawn to the capital city of King's Landing, where a web of rival nobles scheme and maneuver to seize and retain power over the realm.

Set in a medieval fantasy world, on the continents of Westeros and Essos, the series tells a story of the various political and supernatural threats to the peace of the Seven Kingdoms: a vast monarchy that is still recovering from a civil war that overthrew the ruling Targaryen dynasty. When the right-hand to the king dies under suspicious circumstances, House Stark - a noble house that rules the frigid and sparsely-populated Kingdom of the North - is drawn to the capital city of King's Landing, where a web of rival nobles scheme and maneuver to seize and retain power over the realm.

Meanwhile, in exile across the ocean, the last remaining Targaryen scion slowly rebuilds her military and political strength from nothing, with an ultimate goal of reclaiming her birthright through fire and blood.

Set in a medieval fantasy world, on the continents of Westeros and Essos, the series tells a story of the various political and supernatural threats to the peace of the Seven Kingdoms: a vast monarchy that is still recovering from a civil war that ousted the previous ruling dynasty. When the right-hand to the king dies under suspicious circumstances, House Stark - a noble house that rules the frigid and sparsely-populated Kingdom of the North - is drawn to the capital city of King's Landing, where a web of rival nobles scheme and maneuver to seize and retain power over the realm.

As the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms busy themselves with political games, far to the north, beyond a Wall sparsely guarded by an ignored and underfunded order of soldiers, a supernatural threat is building that - left unchecked - threatens to burst forth and destroy the Seven Kingdoms entirely.

Meanwhile, across the ocean, the last remaining scion of the previous dynasty that ruled the Seven Kingdoms slowly builds her military and political power, with an ultimate goal of reclaiming her birthright through fire and blood.

Set in a medieval fantasy world, on the continents of Westeros and Essos, the series follows various political and supernatural threats to the Seven Kingdoms, a vast nation still recovering from a civil war that ousted the previous ruling dynasty. The plot focuses on the Stark family, a noble house that rules the frigid and sparsely populated North. Forced to enter the unfamiliar territory of King's Landing, the family must suddenly contend with deadly court politics, intrigue, plots, feuds and mysteries from a host of rival factions.

As the nobles busy themselves playing the game of thrones, a supernatural threat looms beyond the Wall to the far north that threatens to destroy the Seven Kingdoms and drive the continent into a permanent winter. Meanwhile, the last scion of the ousted dynasty, now in exile, has her sights set on reconquering the Seven Kingdoms and reclaiming her family's throne with fire and blood.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', which is due to release in 2022. In January 2021, it was revealed that a new spin-off,''Tales of Dunk and Egg'', was also being developed. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', which is due to release in 2022. In January 2021, it was revealed that a new spin-off, based on ''Tales of Dunk and Egg'' was also being developed. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', which is due to release in 2022. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

The series was adapted for television by screenwriters Creator/DavidBenioff and Creator/DBWeiss, who jokingly described it as "''Series/TheSopranos'' [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Middle-earth]]". Each season's arc was meant to line up with its corresponding book. However, this ultimately only worked for the first two seasons, as ''Literature/AStormOfSwords'' ([[DoorStopper which in pagecount equals]] ''[[DoorStopper the entirety]]'' [[DoorStopper of the]] ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy) was eventually split into two seasons, with ''Literature/AFeastForCrows'' and ''Literature/ADanceWithDragons'' bleeding into both Seasons 4 and 5. Martin himself wrote an episode in each of the show's first four seasons. Starting with the sixth season, the show [[OvertookTheManga overtook the books]], as Martin has yet to publish the sixth novel, ''The Winds of Winter''. Benioff & Weiss were informed by Martin of the basic plotline of how the saga ends when writing the remaining seasons.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon''. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''House of the Dragon''. It will be based on ''Literature/FireAndBlood'' (focusing on the second half, about the Dance of the Dragons), and was ordered by HBO for a full ten-episode first season without a pilot. ''House of the Dragon'' is being developed by Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik (who also directed some episodes of ''Game of Thrones''), and is tentatively aiming at a 2022 release. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

''Game of Thrones'' quickly became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, with a record viewership on HBO. The series has won numerous awards since it debuted, including 59 Primetime Emmy Awards out of 161 nominations, the most by a drama series, and Outstanding Drama Series for the last four seasons. Many critics and publications also named ''Game of Thrones'' in lists of the best TV series of the decade.

''Game of Thrones'' quickly became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, with a record viewership on HBO. The series was praised for its acting, characters, and production values, but also criticized for its frequent use of nudity and violence. Despite this, the series has won numerous awards since it debuted, including 59 Primetime Emmy Awards out of 161 nominations, the most by a drama series, and Outstanding Drama Series for the last four seasons. Many critics and publications also named ''Game of Thrones'' in lists of the best TV series of the decade.

Set in a medieval fantasy world, on the continents of Westeros and Essos, the series follows various political and supernatural threats to the Seven Kingdoms, a vast nation still recovering from a civil war that ousted the previous ruling dynasty. The plot focuses on the Stark family, a noble house that rules the frigid and sparsely populated North. Forced to enter the unfamiliar territory of King's Landing, the family must suddenly contend with deadly court politics, intrigue, plots, feuds and mysteries from a host of rival factions. As the nobles busy themselves playing the game of thrones, a supernatural threat looms beyond the Wall to the far north that threatens to destroy the Seven Kingdoms and drive the continent into a permanent winter. Meanwhile, the last scion of the ousted dynasty, now in exile, has her sights set on reconquering the Seven Kingdoms and reclaiming her family's throne with fire and blood.

The series was adapted for television by screenwriters Creator/DavidBenioff and Creator/DBWeiss, who jokingly described it as "''Series/TheSopranos'' [[JustForFun/XMeetsY meets]] [[Literature/TheLordOfTheRings Middle-earth]]". Each season's arc was meant to line up with its corresponding book. However, this ultimately only worked for the first two seasons, as ''Literature/AStormOfSwords'' ([[DoorStopper which in pagecount equals]] ''[[DoorStopper the entirety]]'' [[DoorStopper of the]] ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy) was eventually split into two seasons, with ''Literature/AFeastForCrows'' and ''Literature/ADanceWithDragons'' bleeding into both Seasons 4 and 5. Martin himself wrote an episode in each of the show's first four seasons. Starting with the sixth season, the show [[OvertookTheManga overtook the books]], as Martin has yet to publish the sixth novel, ''The Winds Of Winter''. Benioff & Weiss were informed by Martin of the basic plotline of how the saga ends when writing the remaining seasons.

''Game of Thrones'' quickly became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, with a record viewership on HBO. The series was praised for its acting, characters, and production values, but also criticized by its frequent use of nudity and violence. Despite this, the series has won numerous awards since it debuted, including 59 Primetime Emmy Awards out of 161 nominations, the most by a drama series, and Outstanding Drama Series for the last four seasons. Many critics and publications also named ''Game of Thrones'' in lists of the best TV series of the decade.

In June 2018, ''Bloodmoon'' was ordered to series, with Jane Goldman at the helm. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019. The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit ''House of the Dragon''. It will be based on ''Literature/FireAndBlood'' (focusing on the second half, about the Dance of the Dragons). HBO ordered it for a full ten episode first season, without a pilot. ''House of the Dragon'' is being developed by Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik (who also directed some episodes of ''Game of Thrones''), and is tentatively aiming at a 2022 release. In July 2021, HBO quietly dropped ''Flea Bottom'' from consideration.

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In May 2017, two months before Season 7 aired, HBO announced that they were considering ''five'' different pitches for ''Game of Thrones'' prequels. In June 2018, HBO announced that it had ordered a series about the Long Night by Jane Goldman, which had the working title ''Bloodmoon''. The pilot was shot in summer 2019, but the entire prequel was cancelled in October 2019.

The same week that HBO cancelled ''Bloodmoon'', they immediately greenlit one of the other four pitch ideas: ''House of the Dragon'', which will be focused on the history that Martin wrote for ''Literature/FireAndBlood'' (focusing on the second half, about the Dance of the Dragons). HBO ordered it for a full ten episode first season, without a pilot. ''House of the Dragon'' is being developed by Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik (who also directed some episodes of ''Game of Thrones''), and is tentatively aiming at a 2022 release.

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