“Game of Thrones” has come a long way, ratings-wise.
When HBO’s fantasy epic premiered in 2011, expectations were low. Few people beyond fantasy buffs were familiar with the work of George R.R. Martin, the novelist whose books provided the inspiration for the series. And HBO had suffered through a years-long slump with clinkers such as “John From Cincinnati” and “Tell Me You Love Me.”
But since then, “GoT” has grown into a genuine pop-culture phenomenon.
Just check out the growth in this helpful chart from TheWrap, suitable for framing.
