Game of Thrones premiere draws 4.2 million viewers; Second season added
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Game of Thrones premiere draws 4.2 million viewers; Second season added


After drawing 4.2 million viewers and critical praise for its premiere episode, HBO has announced it has renewed Game of Thrones for a second season.

Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming, said ?We are delighted by the way David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have brought George R.R. Martin?s amazing book series to the screen, and thrilled by the support of the media and our viewers. This is the continuation of an exciting creative partnership.?

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