Ever wanted to watch something you couldn’t anticipate? Game of Thrones is a must watch. Granted, it’s not for the weak hearted but the grotesque scenes and complicated story line are riveting.
From the pilot we’re introduced to the leading families in the series; the Starks, Lannisters and Targaryens. They live in the unified Seven Kingdoms of Westeros where summer is nearing a close and winter is approaching. Lord Eddard Stark initially makes a seemingly easy choice, but this alone fuels the dramatic storyline that makes up Game of Thrones.
I was a little hesitant at first to watch the episodes because they seemed like the usual 19thcentury TV fantasy dramas that really aren’t my style. However, I heard people raving about them so I decided to watch the first one and since then I’ve been hooked.
Game of Thrones depicts our everyday lives— well, as much of it as could be incorporated in that genre. War, sex, death, betrayal … it’s real life adapted to the screen to entertain, and it was done quite successfully.
The show has a reputation for making some people squirm, so fair warning; if you’re queasy around blood, then this is not the show for you. On the other hand, it takes getting used to. Game of Thrones is undeniably the best TV series in its genre. While some may argue that the grotesqueness of the scenes is unnecessary, it adds flair and drama to an already intense spectacle. There’s nothing boring about it. From the actors — both the main and minor characters — to the plot and the sub plots, every episode leaves you wanting more.
