Game of Thrones is without doubt one of the biggest shows on the planet. The problem is that it is shown on the American cable TV network, HBO, which is not available everywhere on the planet.

The combination of lack of access and a hit TV show in an age where Internet access is the norm rather than exception brings about a problem. Game of Thrones ends up being pirated or streamed a lot illegally over the web and the stats are always mind boggling every year.

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