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While the show does have a reputation for being pirated on an "unprecedented scale", those who want to stream GoT legally have a load of choices across the UK or US.

Luckily, this handy article will take you directly to each Game of Thrones streaming option to suit whichever service you prefer.

Spoiler warning: We have included a recap of each season's events, so those who've already seen the show know which is which upon a rewatch.

If you're new to Game of Thrones, be sure to avoid reading each recap and jump straight to the links, so you don't have its surprises ruined for you.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 1 online

Ned Stark holding his sword in the pilot episode of Game of Thrones, season 1 — Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.

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Season 1 recap

Among other events in the very first season, we meet Sean Bean as Ned, who is offered to be the new Hand of the King, 10-year-old Bran Stark is paralysed in an attempt to keep him quiet, Jon Snow joins the Night’s Watch, Sansa is captured while Arya escapes and Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa) dies after a duel and a run-in with a witch. Drogo’s widow Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) becomes the "Mother of Dragons" after she emerges unharmed from flames with three hatched dragon eggs.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 2 online

Arya Stark in Game of Thrones season 2 sitting among a bunch of bodies — Arya Stark in Game of Thrones season 2.

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Season 2 recap

In season 2, Theon Greyjoy takes over Winterfell, Jon Snow defects from the Night’s Watch to join the Wildling and Arya pretends to be a boy and becomes a servant to Tywin Lannister before escaping (again). Meanwhile, Daenerys wants support for her invasion of Westeros but is imprisoned before she kills pretty much a whole town for taking away her dragons. Not a woman to be crossed.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 3 online

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Season 3 recap

The third season saw the infamous Red Wedding, where the reception was a trap and turned into a massacre. There was also some pretty gruesome torture, a resurrection, a birth, and a wedding between Sansa and Tyrion (without all the death of the other wedding - but neither of them were very happy about it all the same).

How to watch Game of Thrones season 4 online

Jon Snow with Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones season 4 standing in winter attire — Jon Snow with Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones season 4.

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Season 4 recap

It’s another unhappy wedding as Joffrey drinks poisoned wine and dies at his own nuptials to Margery. Sansa escapes with Littlefinger who takes her to Lysa Arryn, who he marries and then kills. Jon Snow is in the North trying to warn Night Watch of an attack, Theon is tortured into madness while Arya eventually runs away to study at the House of Black and White under Jaqan H’ghar.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 5 online

Tyrion in Game of Thrones season 5 looking upward at Drogon — Tyrion in Game of Thrones season 5.

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Season 5 recap

In the fifth season, Cersei is forced to walk naked to atone, another unwanted marriage is arranged and there are multiple burnings of people who are still alive (one as Stannis Baratheon sacrifices his own daughter). A cheerful season as ever. As for favourite Jon Snow (Kit Harington), he becomes Lord Commander of the Night Watch, fights the White Walkers and then is killed, prompting a global meltdown from fans.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 6 online

Daario Naharis & Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones season 6 looking at eachother — Daario Naharis & Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones season 6.

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Season 6 recap

Don't panic, Jon Snow is resurrected from the dead by Melisandre, which is good news for fans, and Ramsay is eaten by his own dogs, which is bad news for him. For Mother of Dragons Daenerys, she proves her power by emerging unharmed from the fire again and Theon sails to join her cause with his sister Yara Greyjoy. Ayra Stark is now well-trained as an assassin and kills Walder Frey to avenge the deaths of her family members. Also, Cersei is now Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 7 online

Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones season 7 in the snow — Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones season 7. HBO

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Season 7 recap

In the seventh season, Jon Snow and Daenerys join forces and try to bring all the major players together against the White Walker threat. Cersei agrees, but plots to take over Westeros. Bran reveals it was Littlefinger who killed Jon Arryn and he is executed. Bran also discovers that Jon Snow is really a Targaryen and therefore has a claim to the Iron Throne. In the meantime, a dragon of ice turns up and, finally, Winter has come.

How to watch Game of Thrones season 8 online

Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow in Game of Thrones season 8, standing close to one another looking at each other — Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow in Game of Thrones season 8.

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Season 8 recap

The final season seriously divided fans, with more than 1 million people signing a petition to have it reshot. Jon Snow and Daenerys realise they are related (Daenerys is technically his aunt), but he promises he won't do anything to threaten her throne.

Of course, Jon then kills Daenerys in the middle of a kiss and is subsequently exiled. The result is that Bran Stark becomes king, while his sister Sansa becomes Queen of the North. Oh, and a 21st-century coffee cup pops up in the middle of a banquet. Quite a turn of events.

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Bethan Rose JenkinsDigital Writer