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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
I've been a Netflix customer for many years, since way back when Netflix was just red and white envelopes that came in the mail and streaming video on demand at home over the Internet was the stuff of science fiction.

I have no idea about this controversy of "Obama on Netflix"

The beauty of Netflix is that you get to pick what you want to watch. And trust me, none of that is Obama. I don't even see Obama when I log in to Netflix and get all those icons of shows that are recommended for me. I'm guessing that Netflix knows I have no interest in anything about Obama.

Breaking Bad was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I also like the spin-off series called "Better Call Saul." So I'll definitely be seeing this Jesse Pinkman movie.

Now people tell me that "Game Of Thrones" is now the best TV series ever made and they might be right. I have not yet seen it except for clips on the YouTube (which look pretty good).

So now I have begun to read the "Game of Thrones" in book form, because I always like to read the book before seeing the movie when that is possible. I'm halfway through "Game Of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin and I'm hooked!

However, it turns out "Game of Throwns" is but the first book in the series called "A Song of Fire and Ice" by Martin. There are already 5 books in publication with two additional books planned. Now these are huge books - doorstoppers. Even with the five books already out, this is over 4,000 pages of reading.

21 posted on 08/24/2019 6:42:16 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: SamAdams76

FWIW, I read the first book. Loved it.
I read the second book. Was a slog, finished it, didn’t enjoy all of it.
I tried the third book, got part way through and realized I hasn’t enjoyed a single part of it. Stopped.

The TV series? 7 good seasons, last season was just bad.

YMMV


23 posted on 08/24/2019 6:47:19 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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To: SamAdams76

“Now people tell me that “Game Of Thrones” is now the best TV series ever made and they might be right. “

Not even close to “Breaking Bad.” I found Game of Throne tedious and overwrought.


24 posted on 08/24/2019 6:47:28 PM PDT by be-baw
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To: SamAdams76
The books are infinitely better than the show, IMHO. The sad part is that
Martin let the producers write the last two seasons, which they screwed
up. 'Breaking Bad' is my favorite show on TV, followed closely by the
'Sopranos'.
74 posted on 08/25/2019 5:30:57 AM PDT by major_gaff (University of Parris Island, Class of '84)
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