Poll: Winter Is Coming - HBO's A Game of Thrones [READ WARNING]

Who will rule Westeros?

  • Total voters
    471
  • Poll closed .
Ok, so that was pure awesomeness! All the characters are exactly as I imagined them to be, and it's just the first episode so early days yet :)

They managed to fit quite a lot into the first episode. It did move quite quickly but it didn't seem rushed or like much was missing. Can't wait for the next episode!

This is going to be one awesome ride!
 
explicit4u said:
Is it following the book, or did they leave anything out?
Click to expand...

It follows the book really well although some stuff has been condensed for the TV time slot. But I was expecting that. I didn't feel it was rushed or riddled with plot holes. It should please both those that enjoyed the books, and those that have never read them. I think they've obviously consulted with George R.R Martin quite heavily so I'm sure he will make sure they stay true to the story.
 
Good lesson as to why you shouldn't break your promises too. :o

CHokKA said:
It follows the book really well although some stuff has been condensed for the TV time slot. But I was expecting that. I didn't feel it was rushed or riddled with plot holes. It should please both those that enjoyed the books, and those that have never read them. I think they've obviously consulted with George R.R Martin quite heavily so I'm sure he will make sure they stay true to the story.
Click to expand...

So there is something to gain by reading the books after the series? Obviously in 99% of cases there is.
 
MoratJG said:
Great, another "historical" drama series with pointless T&A in it. A fairly average start, C+.
Click to expand...

Do you know this is based around a fantasy story and not anything historical? Have you read the books? They are brutal and full of murder, incest, rapings, sex a plenty. To stay true to the book story and show how brutal it really is, HBO need to keep as much of that all in as possible whilst keeping it fairly TV-worthy. To be honest your comment is way off base.
 
First time I've been home in a while and i certainly picked a night to stay home. Watched it with Mum, she was shocked at the ending.

Got the series on record now for when im home :cool:
 
daver said:
She's ****ing hot, but is it bad to think like that because she's supposed to be 13, or ok becasue the actress is 23?
Click to expand...

23, really?. I honest to goodness thought she was 15-16 tops, I guess she just has a really really young face.

Edit: Doh! I thought you meant Sansa :p
 
CHokKA said:
Do you know this is based around a fantasy story and not anything historical? Have you read the books? They are brutal and full of murder, incest, rapings, sex a plenty. To stay true to the book story and show how brutal it really is, HBO need to keep as much of that all in as possible whilst keeping it fairly TV-worthy. To be honest your comment is way off base.
Click to expand...

Of course I realise it not based on anything historical, hence the " ". I was just hoping for something more engaging. I haven't read the books so I am judging it on what I have seen so far, which was a little disappointing.
 
SPARC said:
23, really?. I honest to goodness thought she was 15-16 tops, I guess she just has a really really young face.

Edit: Doh! I thought you meant Sansa :p
Click to expand...

Yeah i think the girl who plays Sansa is 15.

Apparently they changed the ages they are supposed to be in the tv series, at the start of the book Sansa is 11 and Daenyrs is 13 but they Sansa is supposed to be 13 in this episode and Daenyrys is older as well
 
Interesting, get the impression those who know the books are a little too enthusiastic about how good it was.

It was okay, they didn't really start it off very well in so far as, for a series that not everyone is familiar with, not a whole heck of a lot actually happened, normally you'd have a pretty major situation happen in your first showing, even if it was a double length episode to start. It was character building, nothing wrong with that but realistically nothing interesting was learned about any characters. I think I'd describe it as character introduction rather than character building, no depth was shown to any of the characters really.

I see potential, there was some good performances but there wasn't a single point that stood out against other fantasy/period type shows. Fantastic characters, certainly not in the first episode, fantastic action, fighting, dialogue, scenes, story, not really. Hopefully it was a very slow "building" episode, but thats not really the best way to grab viewers and keep ratings and get second/third seasons.

It just seemed to be lacking something, in depth character building for at least a couple characters, start of a war or something, nope, slight indication the dead guys are back after being gone for 1000 years, sure.
 
Very much enjoyed it, most characters felt very true to the books and the ploy was pretty well followed to the most. Will definitely be watching the rest of the season, but have a few small reservations futher to the above.

First, though Catelyn was supposed to be a younger than Ned while in this she looks about the same age.

Also the scene at the end with Daenerys in the book didn't essentially feel like a rape scene if I remember correctly, she goes into it willingly (after a few bits happen).

Lastly they may have been a little too obvious with the Dragon eggs.

I'm probably being a bit picky, other than the Daenerys bit which just appeared to be in there to make you feel for here a little more because of the limited scene time between her and Viserys, but even with all that, still very much enjoyed it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom