[HangnJudge]

Cause it raises ratings

Game of Thrones is a BIG HIT
and it’s full of unnecessary
sexual encounters, rape, sadism

[Netz]

All forms of violence in entertainment have soared in the last 40 years. Funny though, how Hollywood with their Pacifism and anti-Smoking Liberalism show enormous tons of destruction and violence by cigarette smoking cool folks.
I can’ see films anymore with a hunk or babe holding a pistol with two hands outstretched (or in futuristic Science Fiction films, Laser gun) blaming away. In the same way, I can't watch Manhattan, Chicago or LA being obliterated by robots, aliens, Godzilla, the fog, meteorites, the cold, Tsunamis etc., just can't stand this death wish Hollywood has for America and her icons (like a sinking statue of Liberty - a real favorite) or the white House blowing up. Just can't do it anymore...

[GeronL]

GOT is a big hit - yet the vast majority of the country does not watch it.