Series has begun airing. Happy times.

Ok i'm officially hooked. The pilot was very well done but after seen the 2nd ep, i have to head out and get me the books. Never been so emotionally engaged at watching a tv series. I'll be counting the days till the next EP.

Great Ep this week. I'm starting to appreciate this show even more after having read the book.

That's true, it's one thing to read and imagine a character but quite another to see them in the flesh. But i think that's what makes the book series very unique. Martin has this amazing ability to dismiss characters yet able to compensate the reader by introducing or enhancing other characters and plots.

Another awesome episode. We got to see Hodor, the mountain, and Ghost! The apprehending of Tyrion was just as i imagined it. The little speech from Catalyn and Tyrion's face gave me goosebumbs.

They've omitted, added and reshuffled some of the stuff from the novel.

I quite like the portrayal of Lyssa to be hones, different from the book obviously but i like how you could see madness behind her eyes. How demented she is and how bad it is for her son to be living with her. The look on Catelyn says it all really. We have to remember, tv audience do not have the luxury to read the thoughts and narratives as you would be from reading the book.

Really enjoyed that episode. Bet those who havent read the book would be asking themselves at one point, hmm where's Jaime ? Then bang he came and skewer someone through the eye. What a cliffhanger. It's all going to kick off now.

Yeah besides the nudity being forced upon us, i think the show has been brilliant. It's just one epic scene after the other. Almost like a duel between characters if its not swords agaist swords, it be a battle of wits and intellects. Conflicts at every turn. Just keeps you on the edge of your seat - or bed.

Btw: EP 7 is already out if you can't wait till next week

HBOGo already showing it. There's a copy floating around which is ripped off the web player so the quality is meh. Defo worth the wait for a 720 imo. I should've waited, now i have to go without GOT for next 2 weeks!

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Added on May 25, 2011, 5:49 pmLooking at the EP titles, the finale ep is called blood and fire. That's the ritual at the end of book one so i think the season 1 pretty much cover book 1.

This post has been edited by hfi: May 25 2011, 05:49 PM

You haven't seen EP7 yet grey ? Wait till you his declaration of war. Gives you a shiver.

You do know why the mad king was disposed right ? Because he was mad, and his son was the catalyst that led to the civil war. Robert has his flaws but he doesn't rule with an iron fist - some will argue that he just doesn't rule at all. The King Robert is not the same man before he became king. Behind that proud and iron will man, is actually a broken man. I don't think he ever recovered from Lyanna's death (Ned's sister). He could've have been a great man and even greater king, but he rather drink endlessly to keep his depression in check. It's a rather tragic story imo.

The back story of the fall of the Targaryen is rather grim. Ned and Robert grew up together as wards under John Arryn of the Eyrie. Lyanna was betrothed to Robert but 'went missing' with the crown prince Rhaegar. Robert was the most hit hard by the news of the 'kidnapping'.

Ned's brother, Brandon, along with his companions went to the king's court demanding the return of their sister and threatened to take matters into his own hands. The mad king arrested them for conspiring to murder his son and summoned their fathers to answer the charges. They were all sentenced to death but Ned's father requested a trial by combat. The king declared fire as his champion and proceeded to burn Ned's father alive in his armor while Brandon was forced to watch and died strangled with a cord around his neck.

The mad king murderous streak continued as he demanded the head of Ned and Robert, Arryn refused and thus began the rebellion against the reign of the mad king.

Robert killed Rhaegar in battle. The mad king was slain by Jaime. Two of the royal kids were savagedly killed by The Mountain. The Queen was brought to Dragonstone along with Visery where she died giving birth to Daenarry. The last 2 survivor of the pure bloodline Targaryen were smuggled across the sea.

The throne fell to Robert as Robert's lineage can be traced back to the Targaryen (his grandmother was a Targaryen).

Ned and few others went to a tower that kept Lyanna who was guarded by a bunch of Kings Guard. She was already dying when they found her. When he return home ..

That's right, Ashara was just a rumor amongst the soldiers and maids. The truth about Jon may still be known, Howland Reed was a very close friend of Ned and may know the truth. He was also there with Ned at the tower and is also the only sole survivor that knows what took place in that tower.

Gut wrenching ep this week. Harder to watch then reading about it. Although ..

You're not alone. She's indeed exquisite. You may want to google Dilara xxx.

What a season finale!! So emotionally charged and beautifully scored that it even surpassed how i first imagined it. If EP 9 had shattered so many of the audience's hearts, the finale has brought back hope while soothing the hearts and minds of those shattered audiences. The ending is so perfect that it leaves the door wide open for season 2, it's no wonder they renewed it so early in the season. Truly one the most well scripted, well directed and brilliantly acted tv series. Amazing stuff. 2012 can't come soon enough.



This post has been edited by hfi: Jun 20 2011, 07:03 PM

Both series takes place in a medieval settings but that's where the similarity ends. GoT's content is a lot more mature, grittier and even disturbing than arthurian setting. It's more a political drama than it is about magic and action. But that's not to say the series is lacking any of those elements, far from it, when it does showcase those elements the end product tends to be a sight to behold imo. If you like complex characters, elaborated yet twisted plots, then you'll find GoT irresistible. To top that off, it also boasts a cast of brilliant actors, captivating dialogues and authentic set designs. Give the pilot a go and take it from there.

Wow. That sounds amazing. Ill be sure to get it.