'Game of Thrones' wasn't always an Emmy darling. How times have changed

Join us for a tour of 'Game of Thrones'' Emmy history before its swan song Sunday night.

at this year’s Creative Arts Emmys — thus far. But in its first four seasons, HBO’s fantasy epic collected only one major prize — supporting actor, for Peter Dinklage’s performance as Tyrion Lannister in Season 1. Since then, of course, “Game of Thrones” has become an Emmy darling, including three wins for drama series. Here, we take you through the series’ Primetime Emmy history.

For Season 2, Dinklage was again the only acting nominee, losing out to Aaron Paul for “Breaking Bad.” “Homeland” topped the drama series category as “Thrones” received only two Primetime nods. However, the show received 10 Creative Arts nods and would never again receive fewer than 13.

received her second guest actress nod. While the show was again shut out of Primetime Emmy wins, it collected a total of four Creative Arts trophies to push the series’ total to 14 wins overall.Cersei Lannister, played by Lena Headey, center, in a scene from the record-breaking Season 5 finale of"Game of Thrones."

With nine Primetime nominations, “Thrones” started to look like a dragon guarding its gold with Season 6. It won its second consecutive prize each for drama series, direction and writing. Dinklage,

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