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    The first season of HBO's Game of Thrones just ended and I must say, it was pretty goddamn excellent.
    A complex story with a variety of well developed characters (a good thing, given the deathrate), spectacular set design and HBO's trademark vulgarity.

    Watch it from the beginning, immediately, if not sooner.
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    I've been waiting for the season to end to start watching. It looks like some tv-show I might appreciate, allhough 'historical' shows aren!t really my cup of tea. But I've been hearing/reading nothing but good things about Game of Thrones, so I Will give it a try.
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    If anything, GoT is a political thriller dressed in swords and spiced with a touch of magic...it definitely is not a normal fantasy story.
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    I sort of watched the initial episode when it came out but I didn't see anyone worth cheering for so gave it a pass.
    Clearly one episode does not a series make but is there any character worth cheering for ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by IdolEyes787 View Post
    I sort of watched the initial episode when it came out but I didn't see anyone worth cheering for so gave it a pass.
    Clearly one episode does not a series make but is there any character worth cheering for ?
    The first couple of eps are used to introduce a vast array of characters and define the world they live in, so "bonding" with any particular person is difficult.
    After that though, things pick up quickly, the major plot points are more character driven and favorites are emerging.
    But...don't be fooled.

    If you've avoided spoilers so far, I shan't ruin any surprises.
    Suffice to say, GoT is relentlessly unsentimental (so far, my favorite aspect of the show) and Peter Dinklage is marvelously entertaining.
    As is Emilia Clarke.

    It would be an advantage to watch the series as one (which I did in a two day marathon with Rome) and avoid the week long delays but I'd wager that most wouldn't be able to wait that long for season two.
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    loving it. currently on ep 7 and the show is quite good. unlike idol as soon as i saw the 1st ep i was hooked.
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    Ok, you convinved me, I'll grab a few episodes.

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    You have to remember only one thing in this story the characters are becoming heroes and then they have to die painful . So if you have to choose a character to bond with choose the ones you normally hate.

    The only real disadvantage is that it is a tv production and will be difficult to presents the battles of the following books (Just pre-ordered the 5th in amazon). Besides that it's the best production ever made for TV

    Fuck and kill the Lannisters. All of them
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    Quote Originally Posted by brightsid View Post
    You have to remember only one thing in this story the characters are becoming heroes and then they have to die painful . So if you have to choose a character to bond with choose the ones you normally hate.

    The only real disadvantage is that it is a tv production and will be difficult to presents the battles of the following books (Just pre-ordered the 5th in amazon). Besides that it's the best production ever made for TV

    Fuck and kill the Lannisters. All of them
    The problem with that is I prefer my heroes to come out on top and my ending to be happy. I mean if I want to be depressed and see evil triumph over good I will just turn on the news or browse the bt section.
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