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George RR

Synopsis

Nine noble families fight for control of the lands of Westeros, and an ancient enemy returns after a millennia of slumber… Martin’s wife once said she would leave him if he killed Arya or Sansa. Tywin Lannister: Any man who has to say “I am king” is not a true king. During the opening credits, each actor’s name is accompanied by the insignia of his (or her) character’s house. Hollywood Top Ten: Critics' Choice Nominees: Drama (2011). Main Title (Uncredited) Written and Performed by Ramin Djawadi.

Quite the opposite

I’ve been slowly watching Game of Thrones; since the first episode (slowly, because I’m very busy), having heard nothing but wonderful things about it from friends, family, and IMDb reviewers. Plus, with such great talent and a wonderful book series, how could it go wrong? The good news is that 'Game of Thrones' did not go wrong. Not only is it a rare TV show that does justice to its original source and treats it with respect, but it is also one of the best, most addictive, and consistently compelling shows of recent years in its own right. The TV show is so amazing that you have to check it out to see if it was made for TV, when everything is done to such a high standard that it puts many of the movies made today to shame. It is one of the strongest examples of an acclaimed show that deserves all the praise it receives.

Visually, Game of Thrones looks amazing

The scenery is spectacular, the sets are incredibly atmospheric and beautiful to the eye, the detail is very meticulous, and the costumes fit the characters to a tee. Then there are the special effects, which are some of the best of any TV program and are not overused or abused, their scale, detail, and their character and soul are better than many big budget blockbusters. And so is the cinematography and editing, which are also of cinematic quality. You can’t talk about Game of Thrones; without mentioning the thematically, orchestrally and atmospherically layered musical score and the unforgettable main theme. Again, worthy of a big budget fantasy/action/drama film. It’s hard not to be impressed by the quality of the writing, exceptional is not a strong enough adjective to describe how good the writing is.

#39; There’s always a reason, never a because

It always has a natural flow, is multi-layered, thought-provoking and displays a wide range of emotions such as tense suspense, sharp pathos and witty humor. The plot lines are paced so beautifully, structured with such nuance and attention to coherence, high emotional level and skillfully and tactfully touches on complex and sensitive topics. Not only are the set pieces executed on a grand epic scale, with great staging, excitement, and dramatic tension, but beneath the grandeur and striking attention to detail, there is a lot of heart and layers. They are not overly long, nor are there any elements that are out of place. The characters are also a huge part of the appeal. ‘Game of Thrones’ has characters that are so well-developed and as close to real life as possible, despite being in a fantasy world.

There are many more and have both advantages and disadvantages

These characters are not archetypes of heroes and villains (Joffrey is the only one close to that, but the difference is that he is incredibly interesting, much more developed, and ranks well above a hundred percent on the threat level scale). The decisions are logical and no character likes it less when a decision is not the right one, because mistakes are acknowledged and learned from.