Still not sure about the shows popularity ? Well, perhaps it’s the fact that Game of Thrones has more violence and adult themes than other shows . Or it might be that the line between good and evil is often not clear in the show . You might like a director in the beginning ,only to see them to something horrible that changes your opinion in the end . On the other hand ,an evil character might perform some unexpected act of mercy . Or maybe your favorite character will just die horribly ,without warning . That’s another feature of Game of Thrones :major characters have very short lifespans .