Game of Thrones wins Hugo Award for Red Wedding episode
There isn’t a more popular show on television than Game of Thrones, but for some reason the show never manages to rake in the awards like it probably should.
Outside of being a thrilling story to follow, Game of Thrones is a technical marvel. The episodes cost as much as independent movies, and the results are outstanding. But every so often, the story and technical feats come together to wow critics to such a degree they can’t help but honor the show.
That’s what happened this week, as according to Blastr, Game of Thrones took home a Hugo Award for “The Rains of Castamere” episode that included the iconic Red Wedding storyline.
On the TV and film side of the evening, Game of Thrones took home the award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form for its devastating “Red Wedding” episode, “The Rains of Castamere.”
What makes this so special is that the Best Presentation Award is the Hugo equivalent of Best Picture. Game of Thrones beat out Doctor Who and Orphan Black for the award, which isn’t a small feat. The award further highlights how powerful the show is, not to mention how lasting some of its biggest moments are.
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