‘Game of Thrones’ Behind The Scenes Segment Reveals The Making Of A Monster

By Victor Stiff

The Game Revealed profiles GOT at its most gruesome.

When explaining what makes Game of Thrones one of television’s greatest pop culture phenomenons, there are almost too many reasons to list. The series draws viewers in with its captivating heroes and villains, treacherous plots, and cast members who are so hot they could make Drogon sweat. But, when describing the show’s look and feel, there’s one label everyone agrees on: Cinematic. Game of Thrones combines George R.R. Martin’s imaginative source material, a $100 million budget, and one of the best special effects teams in television to create visual spectacles on par with Hollywood cinema.

Some people don’t want to break the show’s illusion, preferring not to know the nitty-gritty behind how director Miguel Sapochnik created ‘Battle of the Bastards.’ But if you’re like me, knowing the show’s behind-the-scenes secrets adds to the enjoyment like a seasoning that makes my Game of Throne’s feasts more delicious. So, if you have ever been curious about the technical artistry that goes into Game of Thrones, HBO has you covered. HBO’s Game of Thrones YouTube series, The Game Revealed, pulls back the curtain on some of the show’s most impressive sequences.

The latest episode, ‘Unleash the Wight,’ does exactly what its title suggests. The short but sweet, 90-second episode details how the effects team recreated one of the series’ most disturbing sequences: Jon Snow delivering a (un)living wight right to Cersei Lannister’s feet. Director Jeremy Podeswa explains rendering the creature as, “Way more complicated than 10,000 wights.”

So without further ado:

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