Watch Game of Thrones

Jon Snow and Sansa Stark are now among the celebrities of our time. Millions of people in the most diverse regions of the world fear for their fate for years. The present study analyses elements of the design of the series, which has not only been repeatedly and numerously awarded prizes, but also enjoys unbroken success. It examines and explains why the plot surprises and yet works without losing the audience; why characters cast a spell over us, and what the art of creating this series is, from a dramaturgical point of view. The book is aimed at fans as well as students and teachers of film and television.