Game of Thrones puts women at the forefront: Gwendoline
Actress Gwendoline Christie, known for her role as Brienne of Tarth in the HBO series Game of Thrones, has said that unlike other shows, GoT puts women at the forefront. Gwendoline added that the series explores female characters in an unconventional way, as "people in their own right", and not simply as mothers, sisters, girlfriends or wives. 
Los Angeles, Jul 16 (PTI) Actress Gwendoline Christie said epic fantasy drama "Game of Thrones" is one such series that has given due importance to the women. The 38-year-old actress, who plays Brienne of Tarth on the HBO show, said "GOT" has been a game-changer as it gave an arc to its female characters, unlike many other shows on television, reported Entertainment Weekly. "This was a television show that would put women at the forefront. We were going to explore female characters in a way that conventionally doesnt happen," Christie said at "The Top 10 Game-Changing Game of Thrones Moments", a special on the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN). 