Noble families clash in an epic, gritty war for control, while an ancient evil awakens in the frozen north.
Tense and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
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Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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