Game of Thrones - HBO

[Wonderboy]

"They" being George Martin, the author of the series?

I'll be happy if he just finishes the damn thing, great ending or not.

[revo]

After glowing reviews from critics and high viewing figures for the first epidode, it has already been renewed for the second season.

Nice! And let's not forget all the great nudidity! Oh, and the awesome Lena Headey getting banged doggy style!

[Wonderboy]

Nice! And let's not forget all the great nudidity! Oh, and the awesome Lena Headey getting banged doggy style!

Really! It's darn close to soft porn, which of course, is another thing in its favor.

[revo]

Really! It's darn close to soft porn, which of course, is another thing in its favor.

Hell yeah. There were at least three hot nekkid babes and two doggy style sex scenes. What more can one ask for?

[Simon]

I was thoroughly impressed with the debut as well. Can't wait for the rest. And the next book, which is supposed to arrive in JULY!!!

Catelyn was not as attractive as I expected, even though I like that none of the characters are movie star pretty, like in LOTR. Except for Bran...that kid is too damn cute! And Dinklage is much prettier than what I expected from Tyrion!

Wonder if the pups will grow into dire wolves as big as their dead mum...she was huge!

Drogo was perfect. As were Joff and Viserys. The casting on those three could not be better. Arya too, since we're on the topic.

But I agree that it can get confusing for those unfamiliar with the books. Believe me when I say it takes a while to sort them out in the books too. But it will get better. My only concern is that they may have to spend too much time on this.

[Wonderboy]

There were at least three hot nekkid babes and two doggy style sex scenes. What more can one ask for?

Four hot nekkid babes and three doggy style sex scenes! And what a great introduction to the series for Tyrion Lannister -- now that's the way to start a show!

[onejayhawk]

I finally saw #1. Sean Bean is perfect as Lord Stark, and my favorite subplt, the dragon eggs, is getting full treatment. Spoiler:She is one of the stongest female characters in 21st century fiction, but she doesnt look it. Watch the dire wolf puppies. They are the time line.

J

[revo]

I finally saw #1. Sean Penn is perfect as Lord Stark, and my favorite subplt, the dragon eggs, is getting full treatment. Spoiler:She is one of the stongest female characters in 21st century fiction, but she doesnt look it. Watch the dire wolf puppies. They are the time line.

J

"No shirts, no shoes.....decapitations and no doggy style for you!"

[bryanbutler]

watched the first episode. meh. seems just another in the string of soft porn miniseries on HBO/starz/etc. (spartacus, borgias, camelot, thrones, ...). better than camelot though - man that one is a stinker so far, IMHO.

[Wonderboy]

watched the first episode. meh.

Stick with it, trust me. That episode was just the set up. Now it takes off and constantly surprises.

[onejayhawk]

If I did not know all the plot lines. I would be lost as well.

OTOH This is one book that might work better as a movie. Dialogue in books is slow, but in a movie naturally paced. And visuals can replace a lot of dexcription.

Now that I think on it, Sean Penn would be a perfect Lord Stark. Sean Bean is very good as well.

J

[Fresno Bob]

watched the first episode. meh. seems just another in the string of soft porn miniseries on HBO/starz/etc. (spartacus, borgias, camelot, thrones, ...). better than camelot though - man that one is a stinker so far, IMHO.

I thought Spartacus: Blood and Sand, and Gods of the Arena were frakking awesome

[Jefe]

Hodor!

[Jefe]

[Jefe]

Jaime couldn't be better cast. Man.