It is very hard to find a television series that totally absorbs you. However, with the Game of Thrones, you find yourself attached from the first episode.

The storyline is pretty outstanding and, unlike some movies, it does not rush to the end to soon. Basically, seven noble families fight for control of the land of Westeros. Robert Baratheon, new King of Westeros, asks his old friend Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, to serve as Hand of the King. Eddard was warned that the previous Hand was murdered, Eddard accepts in order to find out the truth. Meanwhile the Queen's family, the Lannisters, may be hatching a plot to take power. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north, beyond the wall. It is up to 'The Nights Watch' (the military group in charge of guarding the wall) to protect the realm.
Game of Thrones also has a great cast, such as, Sean Bean/Eddard Stark, Mark Addy/Robert Baratheon, Peter Dinklage/Tyrion Lannister, Lena Headey/Cersei Lannister, Emilia Clarke/Daenerys Targaryen, to name a few.

Overall, great show and I am currently waiting the purchase the second series. 5/5
The price-list;
Amazon - £24.97
HMV - £30.00
ASDA - £24.97