Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has shared his heartfelt reaction to the show’s incredible longevity, as 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of the series. In a recent short talk with Entertainment Tonight, the actor reflected upon the show being evergreen.
Quick read:
- Kit Harington aka Jon Snow reflects upon GOT’s 15th anniversary
- He playfully acknowledges feeling old
- He talked about an encounter with a young GOT fan
Our watch never ends for Kit Harrington! 🖤 Jon Snow himself thinks it’s amazing that people are still watching ‘Game of Thrones’ 15 years after it first premiered. pic.twitter.com/E4gNSwoY4y
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 13, 2026
When the host asked:
“Can u believe that this year marks the 15th anniversary of Game of Thrones first premiering in 2011?”
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Kit spoke about its impact with awe and adoration. He recalled a recent encounter with a young fan that made him feel “old.”
“I’m starting to feel old. Like I went to a shop yesterday and this lovely young man said ‘I love Game of Thrones’ and I was like, ‘How old are you?’ He said 18 and I went, ‘You were 3 when I started that show.’ Isn’t that amazing that people are still watching it?”
A generational phenomenon
Kit’s story highlights just how deeply Game of Thrones has impacted multiple generations. Many fans who were toddlers when the show premiered are now discovering (or rewatching) it as young adults. The fact that an 18-year-old is still excited about the series 15 years later shows its legacy.
The original series ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019 and remains one of the most-watched and discussed television shows of all time. Even in 2026, with multiple spin-offs like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms expanding the universe, the original Game of Thrones continues to draw in new viewers.
Kit Harington’s enduring connection
Harington’s humble and surprised reaction shows how much he still appreciates the show. Playing Jon Snow for nearly a decade made him a global superstar, and moments like meeting young fans continue to remind him of the show’s cultural impact. While he has moved on to new projects, Kit clearly takes pride in the fact that Game of Thrones remains a beloved part of pop culture more than a decade and a half after it began.
