Paraphilia and other Sexual Variations in the 'Game of Thrones

Abstract

‘Game of Thrones’ (GOT) is an award-winning Drama Series of this
decade and one of the most-watched series on television. The TV series
includes not only fantasy animals and epic battle scenes but has
garnered praise for cinematography, design, breathtaking landscapes,
lifelike costumes, and makeup, a captivating storyline, and
performances by the cast. There was a significant portrayal of sexuality
in various dimensions by the characters in this story. Apart from normal
sexuality, love, and honorable relationships, the characters also
presented a platter of ‘paraphilic behaviors’ like exhibitionism and
sadomasochism. Also, there is the depiction of sexual variations like
incest, homosexuality, bisexuality. The accurate depiction of these
behaviors, in the series, helps one understand the nature and extent of
these behaviors and personalities associated with these conditions.