I love Game of Thrones, created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss
I know it is very popular, but I have never seen the show.  Can you tell me more about it?
Sure. It is set on fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It has several plot lines and a large cast, but centers on 3 main story arcs
Has it won any major awards?
I think so, but I'm not 100% sure. It with end it's eighth season premiering in 2019 though.
Has it won any major awards?
It may have. It premiered in 2011 on HBO, already in it's eighth season
Is it an original story, or is it based on a book?
It's an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire" which is a series of novels written by George R. R. Martin
Are there any other good shows on HBO that I should know about?