The king of OTT still remains the same… why is ‘Game of Thrones’ still an all-time hit?

Even after the rise of multiple OTT platforms and countless web series, Game of Thrones continues to dominate the digital world even after 15 years. First released on April 17, 2011, the epic fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss remains one of the most-watched series globally, still trending on platforms like JioHotstar.

Spanning 8 seasons and 74 episodes, each with a runtime of nearly 50 to 82 minutes, the series delivers a cinematic experience with powerful storytelling, political drama, betrayals, and dragons. With a strong IMDb rating of 9.2, the show remains a global pop culture phenomenon, widely loved even in India with multiple language versions and continues to be a top binge-watch choice.