Where to watch Game of Thrones: stream every episode and season online

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The biggest TV drama of the last decade, HBO’s smash-hit fantasy TV epic Game of Thrones went from being a cult hit to worldwide phenomenon watched by millions over the course of its eight seasons.

Based on George RR Martin's door-stopper A Song Of Fire and Ice books, the HBO-produced show follows the story of the battle for control of the coveted Iron Throne across the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. And you can enter that world with ease from pretty much anywhere - and we'll explain where in our guide on how to watch Game of Thrones online.

Watch Game of Thrones online

Air dates: 2011-2019

Total seasons: 8 (73 episodes in total)

Creators: George R. R. Martin, David Benioff, D. B. Weiss,

Cast: Sean Bean, Richard Madden, Kit Harrington, Gwendoline Christie, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams

Streaming options: HBO Max (US) | Crave (CA) | Sky Go (UK) | Binge (AUS)

Responsible for phrases like "winter is coming" and "valar morghulis" entering the common lexicon, its mix of backstabbing plots, dragons and 80s action movie levels of sex proved irresistible for 'one-more episode' binge watching.

The show also made global stars of its ensemble cast, with the likes of Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and Maisie Williams becoming household names, with Peter Dinklage going on to win an Emmy for his role as Tyrion Lannister.

If you're looking to return to Westeros or dipping in to the show for the first time, then HBO Max is one of the popular platforms where you can watch Game of Thrones. If that’s not an option for you, there are other platforms where the show can be streamed around the world, and we’ll go over that in this article.

Where to watch Game of Thrones online in the US

In the US, you’ll find all eight seasons of Game of Thrones on HBO Max. A monthly subscription will cost you $14.99 a month (which you can quit at any time you wish) and give you access to a vast library of terrific shows and films, like Zack Snyder's Justice League, True Detective, and Adventure Time.

What’s more, all feature films from Warner Bros. Pictures will be available on HBO Max for 31 days after their theatrical release, so you can catch your favorite movie premieres from anywhere. HBO Max can be used on several devices, including Samsung TV, Apple TV, Windows PC, and Apple and Android phones and tablets. You can sign up and start watching straight away on the HBO Max website.

Game of Thrones is also available on the standard HBO streaming service (earlier known as HBO Now), which costs the same as HBO Max. You can stream the show through Amazon Prime, but only If you’ve added HBO on your Prime Video Channels.

DirecTV too has Game of Thrones. A subscription will cost you $64.99/month for 12 months (plus applicable taxes).

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