Helped me decide 1. Had useful details 2. Read my mind 2. Teen, 16 years old Written by Cyprus May 1, Disappointed Adult show is, well, adult. From all the glowing reviews I've read, I found myself very disappointed with this show. I haven't read the books, and I can't say I plan to. The only thing keeping me from giving this show a one star is the setting and costumes. Those are fantastic. It's everything else that is overdone, i. The violence is also graphic and often, this is not for kids.
Teen, 13 years old Written by Lalarosealie January 19, I suppose that means I could be a bit of a sadist Some 12 year olds are still painfully oblivious to the worlds ways, and get embarrassed when they see a small kiss. Know your kid! Technically, my parents have no idea I watched this show, and they probably never will. But yeah. Teen, 16 years old Written by Appleflow January 22, Great show for mature kids I think this is a great TV show. This show has a great plot, complex characters, great acting and a well written script.
I highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys fantasy and even people who don't like fantasy would love be this show. Teen, 17 years old Written by LaoiseMc April 28, On the contrary.. Although violence and language are a part of this series, it also promotes positive role models for example Lord Eddard Stark, who represents honesty, goodness, and always doing what is right, not to mention, his undying love for his wife and children.
So although the tv series explores some dark areas it also explores the light. It is a fantastic series, not to be written off. Based on a fantastic book series, it stays true to it, word for word! This title contains: Positive Messages. Positive role models. Helped me decide 2. Read my mind 1. Kid, 9 years old September 7, Too violent for kids Not for kids!
There's some violence, female nudity and very strong language and drinking. Helped me decide. Had useful details. Read my mind 4. Teen, 14 years old Written by spawnofmunky August 11, GoT is too cool for you Game of Thrones is too cool for you, maybe there are some who can't grasp it, if they're mature enough they should be allowed to first read the books then head on to dessert, HBO's delicacy for the night, Game of Thrones.
Kid, 11 years old August 8, Prepare Yourself I'm 11 years old and I love the show. The show is full of great role models with female rulers and feminism. Once you get into the show, you cannot stop loving it!
Read my mind. Teen, 14 years old Written by sireatalot December 7, Depends on the kid Yes, it's violent. Yes, there is too much unnecessary graphic sex. But once you get past that, it's a great story. I watch on a computer as I have to stream from the US to Australia. I also have the common sense to fast-forward stuff that's just too inappropriate. I'm pretty mature for my age, and I can deal with realistic violence. So get to know your kids I guess, but don't be turned off a great show.
Teen, 16 years old Written by Falls Apart September 23, Amazing Show I read the books and absolutely loved them, and the TV show just brought it to life. It's true that it has language "problems", but those just make the dialogue more realistic. True, some curses weren't around then, but if they talked in medieval English, we wouldn't understand them; it was pretty much a different language back then. Besides, most were.
And, yes, there is graphic sexual and violent content, but that adds a sense of realism to the show. Why is it necessary to "hint at" things when it's on an HBO show based on an adult book series clearly geared towards adults? That's not to say, of course, that it can't be enjoyed by non-adults; I enjoyed it personally and can't wait to let my younger siblings in on the fun.
All signs point to faithful adaptation. Martin has been deeply involved with the production since the beginning and — if you read Martin's blog - his excitement is contagious. Plus, the set photography, the images of the cast, the behind-the-scenes vignettes and, most recently, the wallpaper images that depict some of the major locations of the story all show that the series creators really understand what the book is about.
That will, hopefully, lead to very good things. Heck, the producers even hired someone to invent an authentic language for the Dothraki. It seems no shortcuts are being taken. The series was given a proper budget. And while GoT 's budget is somewhat average for a big production series, the fact that HBO committed these resources toward an unproven show says a lot about the network's confidence of success.
Early shots of sets, special effects and the cast show the money is being well spent. HBO hasn't forgotten about the fans. Before filming began, fans were recruited for input. And, with each step, the folks over at HBO have remembered who its biggest critics will be. Martin has been heavily involved in decisions along the way and the first to be edge-of-the-seat excited about the progress of the series. As the opening date draws closer, HBO has introduced a couple of social marketing tools to drum up excitement.
It's gone so far as to serve Westeros-inspired foods last week to lucky little folk of New York last week and Los Angeles this week.
A lot of thought went into casting the right person for each role. Because Game of Thrones is so driven by character development, casting needed to take precedence over everything else.
And it appears that casting director Nina Gold understood this imperative. Plus, most of the choices seem perfectly spot-on at first glance: e.
Decisions are logical and one doesn't like any character any less when a decision is not the right one because mistakes are acknowledged and learnt from.
Even those who are not favourites of mine. Big acting standouts are Peter Dinklage, Sean Bean, Lena Headey and Jack Gleeson Joffrey being the king of all young characters with not a redeeming bone in their body.
In conclusion, absolutely outstanding and a rare television show worthy of being a cinematic modern classic. This review may sound superlatively hyperbolic, but to me 'Game of Thrones' is that good. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Season One An outstanding television drama that helps set a new benchmark in terms of quality. The complex storyline involves the battle for supremacy between various political factions who dominate a worldscape that's as involved and complex as anything Tolkien could muster up.
Each episode is riven with treachery, backstabbing, allegiances, betrayals, friendships and battle. There are 10 episodes in this first season and every one's a stunner, perfectly paced with a mix of exposition and action. The scripts are intelligent and insightful; each writer knows that it's the characters who make or break a show, and every single one of them is interesting and engaging.
Despite the huge cast, it's easy to become familiar with the main players. It's hard to single out any actor for praise: Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Mark Addy, Maisie Williams, Emilia Clarke, Aiden Gillen, Iain Glen; none of them put a foot wrong, they each inhabit their role with so much depth that you forget about the actor and focus on the character instead.
Peter Dinklage is perhaps the luckiest, capturing a truly scene-stealing character with wit and warmth. A complex tableau of characters is woven and yet despite the complexity of geography, politics, allegiances and history, the viewer is never left confused, not even for a second.
Despite these cinematic elements, however, the focus remains on intricate characterisation and that's what holds this show together, no matter how many truly fantastic elements are thrown into the mix. Season Three Season 3 offers more of the same, with some particularly vicious torture sequences and lots more twists and turns as the plot develops.
And while it's hard to pick out a season that's superior to the others, I can safely say that, when it comes, the Red Wedding is undoubtedly the highlight of the show so far; a stunning, unforgettable set-piece that never lets you go.
Strong stuff indeed, just as I'd expect from what is the best thing on television at the moment. Season Four Things remain on a high-quality level with Season 4 of the show, which I think is an improvement on the previous season as good as it was.
There's no long-winded journey here with characters meeting their inevitable fate in episode 9 as there was in Season 3; instead it all feels fresh and inventive, and all of the major story lines are packed with peril and incident.
Neil Marshall's epic battle in episode 9 is the highlight, but Peter Dinklage contributes some excellent acting and Rory McCann has never been better as the Hound.
By all accounts this is the last season to stick closely to the plot of the Martin novels, so I can't wait to see where Season 5 goes. Season Five Season 5 sees the show no longer at the top of its game but it still packs a wallop as a prime piece of TV and it nevertheless knocks spots off the competition. It's nonetheless as rousing as ever, with some great twists, some truly shocking character deaths, and stunning production values.
The first seven episodes build up to an electric trio at the climax, with the episode 'Hardhome' containing the best set-piece of the entire series so far. Season Six Season 6 picks up from the previous season to provide a better quality viewing experience all round. Gone are most of the extraneous story lines, with only a handful of dumb humour scenes left in.
Things feel more vital here, more important than ever, and more dangerous. I particularly liked the way that the writers go out of their way to re-introduce old characters and tie up loose ends which they do very well. As before, things build to an incredible last couple of episodes, and as ever I'm left eagerly awaiting the next series. Season Seven This penultimate season of the show is very much in end-game territory.
There are only 7 episodes and they move incredibly fast, so that characters appear to be teleporting all over the world given the speed of their travel. There are less characters now so those that remain have to do more, while the spectacular, dragon-oriented action is better than ever before, with the stand-out episodes being four and six in that respect.
The rest is expensive, expansive, and thoroughly engaging, as ever. Season Eight As for the final season, well, it gets a lot of flak here on the Internet Six short episodes, the first couple of which are strong in terms of scene setting. The fourth episode is the weakest with some excruciating moments, but the fifth might well be the best episode of all, filled with heightened drama and terrific on-screen destruction.
The final episode is weaker and ends with some excruciating happy-ever-after material, but the criticisms I have aren't enough to detract from a more than satisfying end to the show.
SnoopyStyle 20 May It's a story of various characters fighting to gain the throne, influence the throne, or survive the throne.
There are White Walkers, giants, dragons, and a big ice wall. This follows the George R. Martin series of fantasy novels, at least for the earlier seasons.
In our fragmented TV world, this may be the last of the watercooler shows. People are eager to watch it on its first airing and eager to discuss it with their friends right away.
People binge to catch up so they can join the conversation. The writing is great. The production is cinematic. No spoilers in this review. Just binge and enjoy. Hitchcoc 6 January I have reviewed all the individual episodes, but not the show as a whole. There is little that I can add to the impact of this show. I am proud to be on the same planet as those who created and put this work into fruition.
When one looks at the technical accomplishments and the multiple plot strains that have been kept in balance, it is truly a wonder. I know that there are those who can never get past the "book did this" and "the book did that. For me, I have approached these as the artistic creations they are--as film and television, at that.
I have the books. I've not read them but plan to at some point. I doubt at this late stage of my life there will ever be another series to match this. I like fantasy but am not ruled by it as a genre. But this is for us all.
If you've not seen it, treat yourself. I am not its fan Kirpianuscus 14 April I am not one of its fans. For its childish stories, for the feeling after a season biging. But its virtues are many. And real. From performances of great actors to magnificent use of CGI. For the portraits and for something who you feel authentic and slice of near reality. For the tension and for high care to details. For music and for the mark of HBO.
For the sides of cruelty and references to mythologies and Medieval history. For a sort of genius to reflect contemporary realities. And, especially, for the touching portraits of kindness, duty spirit and sacrifice. For me, it is not a film of a story but the film of its characters. And lovely actors. A parable - serie. Yes, I am not its fan. But I admitt - a am dependent by it. First, for the inspiration to use old great actors , from Diana Rigg to Max von Sydow.
And, sure, for the great performances of young actors, from Emilia Clarke to Maisie Williams. The great virtue of serie - to remind the taste of classic fairy tales. And the charme, so seductive charme of them.
After its end, expecting the prequel, the things are more clear. It is a great show. Not only for the status of adaptation but for the science to be answer to many other adaptation. It is a serie of characters and their stories , more than the serie of a story itself. It is a modern fairy tale - the values and sins and failures and virtues are the same.
It is a perfect trip guide across history lessons and the near every day reality. It is the perfect door to a fantastic - realistic universe. And, sure, it is GoT. Just and only GooT. The last season reminds this basic truth. Dragons and cruel revenge many from us are expressions of frustrations and drawings of wrath , old sandals and swords in new version, sex and battles and traitors, and a drop of relation Luke and Anakin Skywalker. And the end, the so infamous end for many from us, it is real perfect.
For a simple reason- it is the fair eulogy of memory of humankind and the right gift to the small details defining us behind appearences. It remains, for me, more than a show, an adventure. Eight seasons. Long months expecting the next season. Impressed by cruelty, in naked expressions, by courage and generosity and loyalty. By few splendid characters. By powerful scenes as the deaths of Hodor or Tommen Baratheon.
Shocked by the execution of Nedd Stark, ball of feelings behind Red Wedding. Feeling the radical transformation of Daenerys , episode by episode, admiring the battle of Winterfel, being impressed by the hard, almost crazy work of entire team.
And admiring great actors doing , in impecable manner, theirs job. So, the final taste is marked by profound gratitude. Including Daniel Banioff and D. So I succesfully avoided major spoilers about the show and could binge watch this since the complete Box set came out in early December. The first season was a bit overwhelming, what with all the houses and characters thrown at you.
As you may be able to tell, I have not read the source material. Not sure who of the cast had read it beforehand either. So bare that in mind. Now the line Winter is coming is something everyone associates with the show, I just never expected this to come up so early in the show. What is surprising, at least during the first seasons of the show, is how many supposedly main characters fail to survive.
This keeps the viewers on their tows. Towards the end of the show this gets a bit watered down. Not sure how much influence the original author had there he had only written material for the first 6 seasons of the show, the rest was made up.
Having said that, you can feel a drop in quality. And while I have friend who thought the second season was boring it's a bit of a travelling show and things get stretched quite a bit , if he continued to watch, he might feel even worse with the last seasons. Even though they are shorter episode wise, not time wise per episode , they feel stretched even more. Also the conclusion no worries, I'm not telling is anticlimatic to say the least.
It feels bad and the continuity errors are just thrown aside. So if not for the epic battles and the actors, who are all really amazing in this, I might have gone farther down with my vote.
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