Game of Thrones

All year we've heard about the monster ratings garnered by such buzzworthy series as 'The Walking Dead' and 'The Big Bang Theory,' but Nielsen boxes certainly aren't everything. Which of our favorite series rounded out TorrentFreak's annual list of the most-pirated programs of 2013? 'Game of Thrones' remains king, but find out what other shows made surprising advancements this year!

Though we could find 'Game of Thrones' star Jack Gleeson's diverse body of work beginning as early as 2005's 'Batman Begins,' most would forever associate him with the sniveling and impetuous King Joffrey of HBO's fantasy-drama. It remains to be seen how much longer the character will escape the axe, given series creator George R.R. Martin's tendency to kill more beloved characters, but will Glees

Last week 'South Park' took us by surprise in crafting a 'Game of Thrones' parody wrapped around the concept of "Black Friday," but not so surprising as to learn that the story will continue in a second episode! Watch what happens when Butters takes his 'Game of Thrones' grievances to George R.R. Martin himself in the first clip from "A Song of Ass and Fire!"

HBO's 'Game of Thrones' hit a high note in season 3's Red Wedding episode "The Rains of Castamere," but will season 4 fare any better when it hosts yet another set of nuptials? King Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell are next in line to walk down the aisle in 'Game of Thrones,' and we've got an inside look at the "Purple Wedding" to come in 2014!

Though 'Game of Thrones' season 4 still feels like a lifetime away, we know that the ninth episode of any given season has historically proven the most jaw-dropping of them all. We have an idea of what the ninth episode of season 4 will involve, but check out an early sneak peek with a behind-the-scenes photo of "Castle Black!"

A few months ago, we saw the folks at Bad Lip Reading branching out from the usual movie and music video fare to their first TV parody with 'The Walking Dead,' and now it seems we've reached the next rung on the ladder. 'Game of Thrones' gets the most inventive and extended parody yet as an adventurous indie medieval theme park comedy, and oh yes, there will be Tyrion pimp-smacking.

'Game of Thrones' season 4 looks to be continuing the trends of previous season in adapting more and more of creator George R.R. Martin's work out of place. Despite covering a period roughly midway through Martin's third book 'A Storm of Swords,' the HBO fantasy drama has added UK actor Joel Fry in a key role from Martin's fifth book as Hizdahr zo Loraq.

A few days ago gave us a bevy of sneak peeks at 'How I Met Your Mother's ninth and final season premiere "The Locket / Coming Back," though it seems they've saved the best for last in advance of Monday's debut. The latest look at season 9 sees Barney revealing his unsurprising 'Game of Thrones' favorite, as he and Robin plot a dastardly murder that could shake the entire series to its co

A few weeks ago we caught a brief look back at 'Game of Thrones' season 3 that went behind the scenes to show us some incredible effects, most notably the massive ice wall that Jon Snow and his Wildling cohorts scaled in "The Climb." Now, yet another, more expansive FX reel for 'Game of Thrones' season 3 has emerged, showing the incredible layers of Dany's dragons, and the massive armies

The moment 'Game of Thrones' season 3 cast Coldplay drummer Will Champion in a cameo role, we had some idea where the musician would pop up in the season. Now, in what's become something of a unique tradition for the series, 'Game of Thrones' season 4 has tapped Icelandic band Sigur Rós for yet another top-secret cameo, though admittedly one with far-less speculation around it.

It's been a good while since we checked in on 'Futurama''s purportedly final season, but with only two episodes remaining in the current run, it looks like the Planet Express gang has saved the best for last! Next Wednesday will see 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke lending her voice to the far-out series as a new love interest for Zoidberg of all people, and we've got a first look!

Alright, so SPOILERS! If you aren't caught up on 'Game of Thrones,' simply admire this picture of Lady Sansa and her direwolf and then walk away. Otherwise, read on.

'Game of Thrones' season 4 seems to weigh heavier by the day, waiting until spring 2014 for a premiere that seems so removed from the recent Comic-Con 2013 appearance. Regardless, there can be no argument that HBO gave us its most visually impressive and jaw-dropping season to date this past year, so lets go back to celebrate 'Game of Thrones' season 3 with the full FX reel from SpinVFX!

Some weeks ago we heard our first confirmation and casting of Starz's upcoming Ron Moore-helmed adaptation of 'Outlander,' casting Sam Heughan in the series lead role that brings Dianna Gabaldon's best-selling novels to life. Now, the Starz production has doubled-down on a dose of 'Game of Thrones,' adding HBO star Tobias Menzies in a dual role for the upcoming production.

Earlier today we learned from the HBO panel at the ongoing TCA press tour that in-development projects like 'Criminal Justice' and a 'Transporter' TV series had largely been stalled, but the premium cable network had nothing but good things to say about the futures of its current flagship hits, from 'Game of Thrones' to 'True Blood' and 'The Newsroom.' Less certain however, is the fate of Larry Da

One of the defining elements of 'Game of Thrones' is that people die. And generally they don't die well. So, for this year's Comic-Con 2013 panel, the creatives behind the show assembled a tribute reel to all the characters who have been killed off during the course of the show. And if that doesn't make it obvious enough, this thing is filled with spoilers.