When Game of Thrones aired from 2011 to 2019, it became a global phenomenon not just for its political intrigue and dragons, but for its unflinching—and often controversial—depiction of violence, language, and nudity. However, the version millions of viewers saw varied wildly depending on their geographic location. For viewers in mainland China, India, the Middle East, and even on certain airline entertainment systems, the "censored version of Game of Thrones top" became the only way to experience Westeros.
