I always thought this series was about wars and battles and how to be siting on the throne, but then I realized that it's called "Game of Thrones" not "War of Thrones". Most of the wars in the series are off screen, but you see every plan being planned, every plot taking shape, every favorite character being killed. yes, your favorites get killed every now and then. try not to be clingy and learn to move on. some deaths were gut wrenching, some were captivating, and some were just deaths of characters you didn't really care about. I strongly suggest this series to anyone who loves seeing lots of plot twists, cliffhangers, and some royal action.