#gotpopularity

After doing research as to why Game of Thrones is popular, here are my final main arguments: 

1. The series (both the books and tv show) appeal to an older audience. It’s a complex, entertaining fantasy story for adults (both male and female!).

2. The characters are engaging and relatable. Tyrion, Daenerys, and Arya are the three main fan favorites, which is understandable because their characters can be very relatable. (Tyrion: the witty underdog, Daenerys: strength through adversity, Feminist appeal, Arya: underdog + feminist appeal)

3. The start of the tv show brought more popularity to the series. “The publishing industry has benefited greatly from the show, with the “Song of Ice and Fire” book series’ sales getting a boost between the premiere and finale of each season. The show’s first season made the box set with the first four books the only fiction entry on Amazon’s bestseller list” (source).

Wow. I just realized that the first Game of Thrones book came out in August 1996. I didn’t realize the book was almost 19 years old! It’s crazy that the book is still popular. This makes me question why, which is part of the assignment for my class. But before doing any research, here are my theories:

1. The series (both the books and tv show) appeal to an older audience. It’s a complex, entertaining fantasy story for adults.

2. The characters are engaging and relatable.

3. The start of the tv show brought more popularity to the series