Game of Thrones is excellent television. We know this. However, the production process might just outdo the actual show in terms of intensity and complexity.
In a recent behind the scenes featurette, HBO gave us a detailed look inside the production of season five of Game of Thrones. And while all of the key components are present — massive sets in exotic locations, cutting edge filmmaking technology, and insane amounts of visual effects — this year’s featurette gives us a more intimate portrait of how the show operates on a day to day basis, and how the producers and crew manage the absolutely massive undertaking that is Game of Thrones: