Winter came and conquered

“Winter is coming.”

Fans of the acclaimed “A Song of Fire and Ice” series, written by George R.R. Martin, had to live off those three words for months in anticipation of HBO’s adaptation, “Game of Thrones.”

Fans were not disappointed, as HBO’s budget allowed viewers to experience Westeros on a grand scale.

Sean Bean stars as Eddard Stark and is surrounded by a phenomenal cast. Peter Dinklage, however, is the breakout star as Tyrion Lannister, the bastard dwarf with a quick wit and an affinity for women and wine.

For fans of the books or the casual viewer, “Game of Thrones” is one of the best shows on TV.