He uncovers dark secrets about the powerful Lannister family, which includes Robert's queen, Cersei, that his predecessor died trying to expose. Ned seeks to find out who murdered his predecessor, Jon Arryn. Like the novel, the season initially focuses on the family of nobleman Eddard 'Ned' Stark, the Warden of the North, who is asked to become the King's Hand (chief advisor) to his longtime friend, King Robert Baratheon. The story takes place in a fantasy world, primarily upon the continent Westeros, with one storyline occurring on another continent to the east, Essos. In March 2010, HBO ordered the first season, which began filming in July 2010, primarily in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with additional filming in Malta. However, it was deemed unsatisfactory and later reshot with some roles recast. HBO had ordered a television pilot in November 2008 filming began the following year. Martin, adapted for television by David Benioff and D.
The series is based on A Game of Thrones, the first novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.
It consists of ten episodes, each of approximately 55 minutes. The first season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on April 17, 2011, in the U.S.
