what were some of the themes that were used here?
Historical fiction, contemporary fantasy,  with less emphasis on magic and sorcery and more on battles, political intrigue, etc
Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin set out to make the story feel more like historical fiction than contemporary fantasy, with less emphasis on magic and sorcery and more on battles, political intrigue, and the characters, believing that magic should be used moderately in the epic fantasy genre. Martin has said that, "the true horrors of human history derive not from orcs and Dark Lords, but from ourselves".
where did the idea of game of thrones come from From the "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novel series who is the author of this series? George R. R. Martin how many books are there within this series? Six can you name some of them? "A Game of Thrones", "A Clash of Kings", and "A Storm of Swords" are some of them is this first one adapted to a tv show? Yes, with the same name for which channel? It was premiered on  HBO television who are the main characters of this show? "Ned" Stark, Catelyn,  Robb, Sansa , Arya, Bran ,  Rickon, Jon Snow, and many more who are the actors of this show? Sean Bean, Michelle Fairley, Richard Madden, Sophie Turner, etc.
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Game of Thrones [SEP] Themes
The series is praised for what is perceived as a sort of medieval realism. George R.R. Martin set out to make the story feel more like historical fiction than contemporary fantasy, with less emphasis on magic and sorcery and more on battles, political intrigue, and the characters, believing that magic should be used moderately in the epic fantasy genre. Martin has said that, "the true horrors of human history derive not from orcs and Dark Lords, but from ourselves". A common theme in the fantasy genre is the battle between good and evil, which Martin says does not mirror the real world.