The Door (Game of Thrones) to have been copied. Upon learning of the incident, we used the available means to limit further access to the episode." The Door (Game of Thrones) "The Door" is the fifth episode of the sixth season of HBO's fantasy television series "Game of Thrones", and the 55th overall. The episode was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by Jack Bender. Bran Stark learns the origin of the White Walkers, Jon Snow plans to unite the north against the Boltons, Euron Greyjoy reveals his return to the Iron Islands at the Kingsmoot, Tyrion Lannister meets
Game of Thrones Sydow have also received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for their performances. "Game of Thrones" is roughly based on the storylines of "A Song of Ice and Fire", set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos. The series chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the realm's noble families for the Iron Throne, while other families fight for independence from it. It opens with additional threats in the icy North and Essos in the east. Showrunner David Benioff jokingly suggested ""The Sopranos" in Middle-earth" as "Game of Thrones" tagline, referring to its intrigue-filled plot and dark tone