Where to Watch Game of Thrones Online
Season 3 Is Coming: How to Catch Up With Game of Thrones Online
Winter is over, but that doesn't mean the drama is done — the third season of Game of Thrones is upon us. In case you missed it, HBO's hit show based on the book series A Song of Ice and Fire made its return to living rooms on Sunday. But before you jump back into the battle over the Iron Throne, catch up with seasons past online, and download the ebook versions of author George R.R. Martin's first two novels, Game of Thrones and Clash of Kings, to get an in-depth look at the world of Westeros.
Find out how to get your GoT on between new episodes, and then tell us which character has you hooked on the fantasy story.
Winter is coming. Download the epic fantasy show's first 10 episodes from iTunes in high definition ($4 each episode, $39 full season) or standard definition ($3 each episode, $29 full season), plus 10 extra featurettes on the making of the show.
Game of Thrones is also available on Amazon in HD ($4 each, $39 full season) or standard definition ($3 each, $29 full season, but it only comes with three extra featurettes.
In the second season, the five kings go into all-out battle mode for the Iron Throne. The 10 episodes, plus eight free featurettes and two album-only special extras, are available on iTunes in high definition ($4 each, $39 full season) and standard definition ($3 each, $29 full season).
You can catch season two with nine free extras on Amazon HD ($4 each, $39 full season) or standard definition ($3 each, $29 full season).
You'll need an HBO cable subscription to access this app. HBO Go for iOS offers both seasons one and two on demand with interactive features. Explore a map of Westeros and Essos, and get to know the extensive characters with the Guide to House profiles.
Using the HBO Go app for Xbox? Download Xbox SmartGlass for iOS, Windows, Windows Phone, and Android as an interactive viewing companion.
Starting earlier this year, HBO allowed movies, shows, and specials from the app to be viewed on TV displays via AirPlay or HDMI. If you've got a friend with an HBO account, perhaps you could entice them to come over with some sweet wine in a royal goblet worthy of the royals in King's Landing.
The Internet's best-kept Game of Thrones secret are the free video podcasts by HBO from iTunes. There's a great recap of essential scenes from seasons one and two and lots of behind-the-scenes footage straight from the set.
There's a video recap of every episode in the season and an "Inside the Episode" feature with commentary by the show's creators.
