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TV Shows Anyone else excited about this? (Game of Thrones)

Discussion in 'General' started by Pookeyhead, 18 Jun 2010.

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  1. supermonkey

    supermonkey Deal with it

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    I missed most of the second episode while working on my cabinets, so I'm still quite lost. Does your spoiler have anything to do with the
    red-haired kids
    ? Or as one of our friends put it,
    What's with all the gingers? Did the Weasleys invade?

    I will say that the lack of wizards and orcs is somewhat refreshing in the fantasy genre. It's just people doing what they do best: backstabbing and competing.
     
    supermonkey, 26 Apr 2011
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  2. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    No,
    more the case of why none of the King's children have dark hair. Hmmm. Bit of a poser, that. ;)
     
    GreatOldOne, 26 Apr 2011
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  3. PureSilver

    PureSilver E-tailer Tailor

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    I like this show, but I can't help but feel that this was made by the people who did the advertising for Evony Online:

    [​IMG]

    See the resemblance? Anyway, it's all making sense so far... I think it helps that I haven't read any of the books.
     
    PureSilver, 26 Apr 2011
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  4. ccxo

    ccxo On top of a hill

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    Watched the 2nd episode last night, on its replay a nice epiode just need less brakes and more GOT, though wait till Monday now till the next episode.
     
    ccxo, 28 Apr 2011
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  5. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    Really? :eyebrow:

    There's only one ad break in an 60+ minute episode. That's 2-3 less than any other big ticket HBO shows shown on Sky Atlantic.

    I thought that was pretty abnormal for Sky to forgo ad revenue like that. Not that I'm complaining. ;)
     
    GreatOldOne, 28 Apr 2011
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  6. The Monk

    The Monk Minimodder

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    I'm fairly sure there was more than one break, but I sky + it so don't really notice.

    Back on topic...

    Watched the first two episodes and I'm really enjoying it. Never even heard of Game Of Thrones before the adverts so I haven't read the books. Will be watching the rest of the series :D.

    P.S anyone know how many episodes in this series?
     
    The Monk, 28 Apr 2011
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  7. Barracuda_00

    Barracuda_00 What's a Dremel?

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    I´m pleasently suprised, a few of the characters dont feel quite right yet but im sure that will get better as the show progresses.
     
    Barracuda_00, 28 Apr 2011
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  8. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    Might have to watch this, looks/sounds pretty cool.
    Need to find somewhere to watch it though :/
     
    GeorgeStorm, 28 Apr 2011
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  9. gilljoy

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    according to the books author theres 10 episodes in this series with annother series to come which follows the second book.

    Personally I'm loving the series so far really captures the books and has had some very emotive moments
     
    gilljoy, 29 Apr 2011
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  10. dave_salmon

    dave_salmon What's a Dremel?

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    So, soo full of grot.

    Loads of general shagging, incest, midget porn, and whats with all the women being taken from behind?
    It looked promising when I saw those big arsed monsters in the forest at the start but I'm less and less interested the more I watch (Watched the first and second episodes).
     
    dave_salmon, 29 Apr 2011
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  11. gilljoy

    gilljoy Minimodder

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    it gets alot better, this isnt very far even into the first book yet once eddard gets to kings landing and jon to castle black it gets ALOT better
     
    gilljoy, 29 Apr 2011
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  12. dave_salmon

    dave_salmon What's a Dremel?

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    The missus wants to see it through the first series so I'll be watching along as well.
     
    dave_salmon, 29 Apr 2011
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  13. GreatOldOne

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    This really is cracking along now. :)

    My only real issue I have so far is that the Eyrie isn't like I imagined it at all.... But that's nitpicking for nitpicking's sake. :)

    I do like how they're explaining to the non GoT savvy who's who, and what's happened in the past. The chat between Cersi and Robert was great, as was Bran's lesson on the Houses.

    Whilst the Imp is really stealing any scene he's in, my favourite character is Arya - the girl playing her is just brilliant in the role. Especially when she calmly tells her dad that she's not going to be married off, as it's 'not her' :)
     
    GreatOldOne, 20 May 2011
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  14. ccxo

    ccxo On top of a hill

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    Waiting till saturday to catch this weeks epiosde as i missed it, has been really good so far.
     
    ccxo, 20 May 2011
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  15. Scirocco

    Scirocco Boobs, I have them, you lose.

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    Game of Thrones is one of the best series to come along in a while. Later tonight episode six will show and viewers will be able to watch episode seven early by using the HBOGO (mobile) app. I'll do that and watch it again next Sunday!
     
    Scirocco, 23 May 2011
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  16. Odinster

    Odinster What's a Dremel?

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    I find it's a nice little show but if it's anything like the books there will need to be several seasons? I just hope there's no Axe halfway through like Stargate Universe.
     
    Odinster, 23 May 2011
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  17. ccxo

    ccxo On top of a hill

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    Caught up on episode 5, a really good episode the story is progessing well, episode 6 will be interesting.
     
    ccxo, 23 May 2011
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  18. GreatOldOne

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    It got renewed for a second season after the first episode of season 1 aired. HBO is that confident. :)

    I've read that the first couple of books will be covered by as season apiece, and the later books will need a couple of seasons to do them justice.

    On that basis, someone worked out that George has 7 years to write the final books. ;)
     
    GreatOldOne, 23 May 2011
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  19. ccxo

    ccxo On top of a hill

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    Well just watched episode 6, the show is defiently going places now,
    Have the death of the dragon, and the real dragon being shown. Kingdoms about to go to war with each other, though cant see robert lasting much longer.
     
    ccxo, 23 May 2011
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  20. GreatOldOne

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    The crowning is a pretty pivotal scene in the books, and I've been wondering how they'd do it on the show...As it turns out, pretty damn well, just like everything else. :)

    Arrrgh! Why did they have to make Syrio such a brilliant character? I love the scenes between him and Arya. If you've read the books, you'll know why I'm miffed

    Also - the girl playing Osha (the wildling girl that attacks Bran in the forest) - she looks familiar. Is it the same woman who played Tonks in the Potter movies?
     
    GreatOldOne, 24 May 2011
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