![]() The reverse side features a map of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros Considering HBO's incredible track record on Blu, with high-concept series like Boardwalk Empire, Band of Brothers and The Pacific, it should come as no shock Game of Thrones looks absolutely stunning. There's also a pretty awesome poster included in the set outlining the episodes, extras, and the various houses and characters seen on the show. The discs are kept in a digipak and housed in a thick cardboard case, which is covered by a gorgeous embossed sleeve. Each episode is presented in 1080p/AVC (1.78:1) and mixed in English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The season's 10 episodes are spread across five discs. Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season arrives on Blu-ray with a lavish, absolutely gorgeous special edition box set. You can also check out our video, highlighting the show's many memorable kill scenes below - suffice to say, major spoilers are included! For an in-depth episode-by-episode guide through the series, be sure to check our Game of Thrones review page over at IGN TV. After all, if Game of Thrones does nothing else, it reminds us of the power, beauty and unimaginable potential of scripted television. But given the tremendous reaction audiences have had to this series, and to films of a similar scale, it seems only logical to give more entertainment of this style and scale a try. It would be difficult to do such massive, expensive shows on non-premium networks. If only all high-concept TV could hold the sort of scale, budget and attention to detail that brilliantly shines in this series. These elements combine to help paint a realistic environment that draws you into the story on a much deeper level. The sets, weapons, and costumes often rival those in Lord of the Rings. This is largely made possible thanks to the show's absolutely terrific performances, from the likes of Peter Dinklage, Sean Bean, Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke (among many others), not to mention the show's jaw-dropping production design. Martin's ongoing series, A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones is a pitch-perfect adaptation of his stunning work, while remaining accessible to those who haven't read the books. To those new to the show, the medieval fantasy series details the trials, tribulations and many rivalries of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. There's just something utterly compelling about the series – it demands you keep watching, and it doesn't do so with cheap gimmicks it genuinely draws you into the narrative. It captures you right from the start, and it grows harder and harder to turn away as the season reaches its finale. It's sprawling, intense, sexy and bloody as hell. The set is held together with the iconic Hand of the King pin.Game of Thrones is a fantasy series unlike any other. ![]() When stored together, the cutouts line up to show the animal sigil for each of Westeros’ great houses scrambling towards the Iron Throne. Rather than a traditional box set with standard steelbook case, each disc sleeve features an illustration with strategically-placed cutouts. The packaging on the Complete Collection was designed by Robert Ball, whose Beautiful Death series of illustrations based on the show’s most memorable kills are available in poster or puzzle form. Departed favorites like Sean Bean and Jason Momoa are back, alongside the stars of season eight like Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, Kit Harrington, and Emilia Clarke. The show, filmed in front of a live audience in Belfast, features cast members from the show’s entire run. In addition to deleted scenes, cast and crew commentaries, and a DVD of the documentary Game of Thrones: The Last Watch, the complete series collections include an exclusive reunion special hosted by Conan O’Brien. A Game of Thrones : The Complete Series collection will also be available without the collectible packaging, and a stand-alone set of the season eight Blu-rays will also be released. HBO will release a limited-edition Game of Thrones: The Complete Collection Blu-ray box set in December, including never-before-seen bonus features and a gorgeous wooden shadowbox case.
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