| Award | Season | |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Drama (2012) | - | shortlisted |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Drama (2013) | - | winner |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (2009) | Season 2 | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (2010) | Season 3 | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (2012) | Season 4 | shortlisted |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (2013) | Season 5 Part 1 | winner |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series (2014) | Season 5 Part 2 | winner |
| Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Series (2012) | - | shortlisted |
| Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Series (2013) | - | winner |
| Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Series (2014) | - | winner |
| BAFTA Award for Best International Programme (2014) | - | winner |