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I’ve never seen it, but then I don’t have HBO.
“It Won’t Stop Killing The Most Interesting Characters”
That means plenty of surprises for the viewers. So?
“It Won’t Kill Boring Characters Off, Or At Least Push Them Off-Screen”
Because those “boring” characters end up playing key roles here and there.
“It Needs More Focus”
Is the author of this piece an idiot?
“And yes, eventually she does actually get involved in what amounts to the main plot, but really, just either give her her own show, or have her show up out of nowhere riding a dragon.”
Oh, he IS AN IDIOT.
“It’s A Little Too Faithful To The Books”
No such thing when the books are really good.
“There’s Always Room For Improvement”
Sure. We could see it in an IMAX and the episodes could be 2 hours long. I would like that. Also, the show could be on year round and new episodes could appear EVERY DAY. All of that is unrealistic, however.
Here’s the problem: the original novels are extremely complex with multiple plots going on at the same time. It’s even kind of a miracle the writers of the TV series has been able to write episodes without totally confusing viewers for each season.
Have you read the books?
Yeah man, did you read the books?
No, you couldn’t.
Obviously, they are doing something right considering the high popularity of the show. I will continue to tune in to see my favorite characters Arry, Sandor, Tyrion, Bronn, and the new Kingslayer Olenna Tyrell even if I have to endure Stannis, Theon, or any of the Freys.
That and it always shows boobie play time
The same writers that put GWB’s severed head on a pike, and saw all the Leftists have little puppy-orgasms?
I just finished marathoning the first 3 seasons On Demand. I had watched them previously, but it was so long between season that I forgot who was who.
I am now ready to start Season 4. I let a few episode air, as I will probably marathon them On Demand, too.
Author of this article should stick to watching ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’!
Frustrating maybe but the ending of the latest episode was a most satisfying character resolution.
To the positive, it’s a gorgeous series, from the locations to the costuming to the sets. It’s as close to perfect in casting as I’ve ever seen. The writing is first-rate, otherwise the very elaborate plot lines would devolve into gibberish.
To the negative, there is too much gratuitous sex that does not add a thing to the story. The most memorable, engaging characters all get killed off. It can be quite violent. It almost made me sick when Eddard Stark was beheaded, and not just because his was such an engaging, real character. It was also because the show lingered a little too long and lovingly on an incredibly upsetting and gory scene, one of many.
All that said, it’s the most awesome thing to hit tv that I’ve ever seen, I thought that with the first season and I still think so with the fourth having just begun. It’s beautiful and very affecting. Human weakness, greed, arrogance, scheming and murderous anger are on full display.
I watch it via On Demand with friends who have cable, I cut the cord years ago. I love the show, warts and all.
My kids call it: “Lord of the Rings without a plot.”
Well, I’m only on season 3, but I know by know that it’s just one long soap opera. With multiple non-intersecting storylines no episode will ever end on with a satisfying conclusion.
IMO, George R.R. Martin writes his GoT novels like he’s writing a script for TV. You get to the end of a chapter and BAM! cliffhanger! Then off to the next character’s chapter.
If you haven’t read the books then all is lost, the book had chapter titles so at least you knew where you were going next.
So many good shows on basic cable. Justified, Vikings, The Americans, The Following, Breaking Bad, Hell On Wheels, and now Fargo( I hope so).
I refuse to pay extra for liberal channels so that my money can be used to propagandize leftist issues. I may pay for an individual series after the series is done but it would have to be real special series for that.