Game of Thrones

[pauldarkside]

Ouch, yer in for a shock once you read the last of the books then, think it took 7 years for that one, felt like 10 lol

Ah bugger. I just read that the first book is already 20 years old already. Well, I'll just have to get used to a slower pace then

[Barrichello]

Premier of the latest Season 2 trailer last night, April 1st cant come soon enough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqoJhtE

[Allen]

Premier of the latest Season 2 trailer last night, April 1st cant come soon enough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqoJhtE

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited, can anyone tell?

[pollaxe]

Can't wait!

In an unusual spin, though, I've found I still don't get on too well with the books. I've tried the first couple but for some reason, I just can't get into them.

The tv series had me hooked from the first few moments.

[Craig321]

I've just finished watching the first two episodes on sky player and I have to say I'm both impressed and hooked already. It was a bit of a slow start, but the story seems to be quite complex and I guess they're setting it up. I have to admit I haven't read the books, so I can't comment on how well it's being translated to film.

There are already characters I hate and some that I like, and I'm enjoying the story so far, can't wait for the next episode. I have to admit though, I wasn't quite expecting the graphic nature of it in both language, violence and sex, but having said that, it all works with the story and it doesn't seem gratuitous.

Is anyone else watching it? If not, if anyone is looking for something to watch, then I can highly recommend this based on what i've see so far!

I watched the first season reason, then read the first book and watched the series again a couple of months later

It's very well done when comparing to the book, almost scene for scene.

[Biscuit]

I nearly punched something when i found out it wasnt ocming till april... i thought the trailer meant it was like... soon

[GeorgeStorm]

Loved the tv show, will probably read the books at some point aswell. Although I often don't like watching and reading the same thing, since I normally feel disappointed by one or the other.

Am getting them in 1080p just so I can watch them again

People like Spartacus and Rome? Since I thought they were in a similar style

[Biscuit]

I think it usually makes more sense to watch the TV show through then read the books, as its the TV show that is likely to be the worst of the two

[jimborae]

I think it usually makes more sense to watch the TV show through then read the books, as its the TV show that is likely to be the worst of the two

Agreed, and definitely so in this case. I'll watch the second season when it airs but after reading the books I'm just not that bothered.

I think I'm in a minority here but as I've said before there is a lot lacking in the show compared to the books. True they seem to have included most of the major scenes but seem to just gloss over them so you really don't get much character depth. And some of the acting is a bit dodgy to say the least, Peter Dinklage excepted.

[Biscuit]

An author can spend pages and pages writing about the tiniest detail, a TV show is limited to 45-60 minutes per show. There will always be compromises, a lot of these compromises can be lifted by inference of character based on stereotype. I think some of the actors in the TV show take this too far... which may be its eventual downfall.

[Dareos]

I dont think Dinklage is anything like the Tyrion i envisaged in the books. This however, is not a bad thing entirely, much though Tyrion is probably my favourite character in a fantasy series (with the exception of Fitz) Dinklage's interpretation is that of someone far more at peace with themselves than the one Martin portrays imo. I love Dinklages Tyrion though, so laconic, almost arrogant and so so funny

Everyone has their own perspective on writtent works, in film we tend to see several (from each of the actors) and one overall (from the director). Thankfully in Game of Thrones it works well

[1stRaven]

Only 60 days to go.....

[melon]

I've just finished watching the first two episodes on sky player and I have to say I'm both impressed and hooked already. It was a bit of a slow start, but the story seems to be quite complex and I guess they're setting it up. I have to admit I haven't read the books, so I can't comment on how well it's being translated to film.

There are already characters I hate and some that I like, and I'm enjoying the story so far, can't wait for the next episode. I have to admit though, I wasn't quite expecting the graphic nature of it in both language, violence and sex, but having said that, it all works with the story and it doesn't seem gratuitous.

Is anyone else watching it? If not, if anyone is looking for something to watch, then I can highly recommend this based on what i've see so far!

It gets better, for me Tyrion Lannaster stole the show, though theres a lot of interesting characters like Varys up to little things too.

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[purdz]

Really looking forward to the second season now, my girlfriend has read all the books and she keeps dropping little smirks about whats going to happen!

[TaintedShirt]

So looking forward to this too. Watched the first series then picked up the books. mid way thru the third book atm. The story just keeps getting better. Anyone know how many episodes there are in this series? Will they cover more than one book?

[Barrichello]

So looking forward to this too. Watched the first series then picked up the books. mid way thru the third book atm. The story just keeps getting better. Anyone know how many episodes there are in this series? Will they cover more than one book?

10 Episodes in Series 2, and it starts this weekend