Game Of Thrones: 17 Fascinating Backstage Facts

2. The Show Was Banned By The Turkish Army

At the end of 2014, the Turkish national army banned Game of Thrones from being aired in their military schools for fear of spreading €œsexual exploitation, pornography, exhibitionism, abuse, harassment and all negative behaviours€ among their ranks of younger recruits. But this wasn't the first time the show was denounced in the country. A couple of military officers were kicked out of an academy for allowing young recruits to watch the show.