Typically, a 720p BluRay encode of a single Game of Thrones episode (around 55 minutes) will range from in size (using x264 or x265 codecs). This makes it far more manageable than a 1080p BluRay (which can be 4-8 GB per episode) while retaining most of the visual fidelity of the source disc. For a full 10-episode season, you are looking at approximately 18–25 GB —a reasonable footprint for a media server or external hard drive.

The Masterpiece That Started It All: A Look Back at Season 1

Re-Watching a Masterpiece: Why Game of Thrones Season 1 in 720p BluRay is the Perfect Nostalgia Trip

Blu-ray encoding ensures deep blacks in the dungeons of the Red Keep and vibrant blues at the Wall.

When Game of Thrones premiered on HBO in 2011, it changed the landscape of television forever. The adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire introduced audiences to the brutal, politically complex world of Westeros. For purists, collectors, and cinephiles, experiencing the foundational first season requires the best possible home media format.