The show isn't known for its family-friendly content matter.

So Game of Thrones fans won't be surprised that stars of the hit TV series were seen filming violent, bloody scenes on Monday.

A number of the core cast were seen filming scenes for the show's forthcoming fifth season in the town of Osuna, Spain.

Ouch! Game of Thrones looks set to be equally bloody and graphic in its keenly-awaited fifth season

In dramatic pictures taken on set, a local amphitheatre is used as the scene of the high-drama.

One character, clutching a blood-stained dagger, stabs another -before embarking on an intense duel with swords, where no doubt honour and power were up for grabs.

Hundreds of extras can be seen waiting in the soaring temperatures as the primary cast-members sit and refresh themselves with water between takes.

Location, location, location: Alocal amphitheatre is used as the scene of the high-drama, this week

No shocker! Game of Thrones fans won't be surprised that stars of the hit TV series were seen filming violent, bloody scenes on Monday

The show's behind-the-scenes crew could be seen applying deathly make-up to the performers, one of whom had to - quite literally - play dead.

The crew's modern-day clothing provided sharp contrast to the luxury costumes worn by the other actors, although the men battling each other were reduced to wearing heavy armor and leather skins.

One could even be seen in heavy chainmail, which surely wasn't comfortable in the heat.

Taking a break: The cast-members enjoy some down-time between takes of the hit show

That's gonna hurt! Actors stab each other with heavy weapons in the duel for season five

Contrast: The modern-day clothing provided sharp contrast to the luxury costumes worn by the actors

Either way, the pictures will surely delight fans of the smash-hit TV series.

in June the long-awaited season four finale of HBO's Game Of Thrones aired and delivered more action-packed fight scenes.

More recently, when actress Lena Headey had to get naked for the her latest Game Of Thrones scenes in Croatia on Friday, experts say they pulled out all the stops to keep the footage secret.

Hot stuff: Hundreds of extras can be seen waiting in the soaring temperatures as the cast sipped water

According to TMZ, bosses forked out a whopping $50,000 per day on the four-day shoot to make sure nobody got a sneak peek at the actress in her birthday suit as she filmed the 'walk of shame' scene.

Taken from George R.R. Martin's book, it sees her character, the manipulative queen Cersei, stripped naked and forced to endure the humiliation and wrath of the common people as she navigates her way through the streets of King's Landing.

Death becomes him? The show isn't known for its family-friendly content...

And according to the website, more than 200 security guards were drafted in to surround the set, and local shop owners were paid off and forced to leave the vicinity for the duration.

Only four people were reportedly present for the full nude scene, and all were apparently required to sign confidentiality agreements, with a $250,000 fine for anyone who violated it.

However, one picture did make it through of the actress, who could be seen with fake blood and dirt covering her bare skin as a crew member wrapped her in a dressing gown during filming of series five.