"Game of Thrones" on HBO

[OrionsByte]

I'm just curious if anyone's watching this new series, and whether or not you read the books.

I've read all of the existing books twice, and I'm working on a third time through before the new one comes out in June (I finished up book 1 and just started book 2).

What do you think of it? I think they've done a spot-on job bringing the books to the screen, but I'm concerned that they may not be including enough background info for people who are not already familiar with all the elements. What say you?

 

[MissCream]

I started watching it but I've only seen the first episode, I missed the one on Sunday. I wasn't aware they were based on a book, if I like the series then I'll pick up the books

 

[Overread16 4]

The books are as big to modern fantasy as Tolkiens Lord of the Rings was in its day (seriously I'm not overplaying that they are insanly popular!).
I'd love to see the series but we don't have the access in the UK at present! But from what I've read it sounds like they've done a great job"

 

[Village Idiot]

I've been through all of them and it's keeping spot on to the books. As to not including enough background, I think it's following rather well. You start to learn more and more as you read and it introduces you to the back story as you go, like the movies are doing.

The first episode was understandably slow as there's not a ton of action in the first book. All the castings for the characters have been pretty much spot on and the locations and editing are pretty good. If AGOT noobs thinks the show jumps around a lot, that's how the books are. They books are divided into chapters based on the person and not necessarily in chronilogical order with other chapters at all times. It's OK though, because they all get reconciled at some point.

The one thing I haven't seen yet that I'm wondering about is the character Theon Greyjoy. He seems to be one of the only things that's notably out of place for me.

 

[Village Idiot]

The books are as big to modern fantasy as Tolkiens Lord of the Rings was in its day (seriously I'm not overplaying that they are insanly popular!).
I'd love to see the series but we don't have the access in the UK at present! But from what I've read it sounds like they've done a great job"

There's a torrential amount of other sources to find HBO shows if you're not lucky enough to live in the US and get this show.

 

[mwcfarms]

Been following so far and I love it. Something decent to watch on TV for a change. Am currently reading the first book as well.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

reminds me of Hercules with Kevin Sorbo

 

[Josh66]

I've been watching it, but I haven't read the books. I would get them, but I literally have a stack of other books I haven't had a chance to read yet. I tend to buy new books faster than I can read them.

So far, I think it's pretty damn good though. That's really the only reason I have HBO and Showtime - they have the best shows on TV. I could care less about the movies, lol. I usually already have everything they show anyway (I have a f'ing ton of movies).

 

[mishele]

WoooHooo.....lol I was actually going to start this thread today!! I love love love this show so far. Last night right after the show was over I went on Amazon and ordered the first 4 books...lol I'm glad to hear that the books are close to whats been on screen so far. I plan on reading the books this summer!!

 

[Village Idiot]

reminds me of Hercules with Kevin Sorbo

Huh? I don't remember the last time that there was incest, pedophilia, doggystyle, or whores on Hercules with Kevin Sorbo.

 

[Dmitri]

reminds me of Hercules with Kevin Sorbo

That was a great show. Wish that was still on.

 

[OrionsByte]

I've been through all of them and it's keeping spot on to the books. As to not including enough background, I think it's following rather well. You start to learn more and more as you read and it introduces you to the back story as you go, like the movies are doing.

The first time I read through the books, I remember kinda digging the fact that you aren't really given much information as to why things are the way they are right off the bat, and then the details are slowly filled in as you go through each of the books. When/if you read through them again though, having all that background in your head from the first time through (even if you only remember bits and pieces) makes certain things jump out that you might not have caught before. The TV show is staying very true to that feeling, so I guess what I'm worried about is all those nuances that I didn't even catch the first time through the books, so I guess I shouldn't worry about people's first time through the show either.

The one thing I haven't seen yet that I'm wondering about is the character Theon Greyjoy. He seems to be one of the only things that's notably out of place for me.

Yeah Theon has been in a scene or two but they didn't even really call him by name. Hopefully they'll take some time to explain his relationship to the Starks before the end of the season.

Been following so far and I love it. Something decent to watch on TV for a change. Am currently reading the first book as well.

I've been watching it, but I haven't read the books.
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So far, I think it's pretty damn good though.

WoooHooo.....lol I was actually going to start this thread today!! I love love love this show so far. Last night right after the show was over I went on Amazon and ordered the first 4 books...lol I'm glad to hear that the books are close to whats been on screen so far. I plan on reading the books this summer!!

Yay! I'm glad that people unfamiliar with the books are enjoying the show, and I'm super glad that it's got people buying the books! They're really long, but they're actually a pretty fast read. I can't wait for book five next month!

 

[Village Idiot]

I've been through all of them and it's keeping spot on to the books. As to not including enough background, I think it's following rather well. You start to learn more and more as you read and it introduces you to the back story as you go, like the movies are doing.

The first time I read through the books, I remember kinda digging the fact that you aren't really given much information as to why things are the way they are right off the bat, and then the details are slowly filled in as you go through each of the books. When/if you read through them again though, having all that background in your head from the first time through (even if you only remember bits and pieces) makes certain things jump out that you might not have caught before. The TV show is staying very true to that feeling, so I guess what I'm worried about is all those nuances that I didn't even catch the first time through the books, so I guess I shouldn't worry about people's first time through the show either.

The one thing I haven't seen yet that I'm wondering about is the character Theon Greyjoy. He seems to be one of the only things that's notably out of place for me.

Yeah Theon has been in a scene or two but they didn't even really call him by name. Hopefully they'll take some time to explain his relationship to the Starks before the end of the season.

I've been watching it, but I haven't read the books.
...
So far, I think it's pretty damn good though.

WoooHooo.....lol I was actually going to start this thread today!! I love love love this show so far. Last night right after the show was over I went on Amazon and ordered the first 4 books...lol I'm glad to hear that the books are close to whats been on screen so far. I plan on reading the books this summer!!

Yay! I'm glad that people unfamiliar with the books are enjoying the show, and I'm super glad that it's got people buying the books! They're really long, but they're actually a pretty fast read. I can't wait for book five next month!

They actually just mentioned his name for the first time in episode 4. I really enjoyed that one, the final scene with Caitlyn in the inn was pretty powerful. I mean, the moment that she was revealed, the whole place got quiet and as she called out all the banner men loyal to her father, they all kind of stood up straighter and were proud of the fact and then when she called out Tyrion for what he did, there was no hesitation on anyone's part to draw their swords.

 

[OrionsByte]

They actually just mentioned his name for the first time in episode 4. I really enjoyed that one, the final scene with Caitlyn in the inn was pretty powerful. I mean, the moment that she was revealed, the whole place got quiet and as she called out all the banner men loyal to her father, they all kind of stood up straighter and were proud of the fact and then when she called out Tyrion for what he did, there was no hesitation on anyone's part to draw their swords.

Yeah that scene played out exactly like I pictured it in my head. I love the moments like that, or when Bran was pushed out of the window. Quick decisions that have huge and lasting ramifications.

 

[mishele]

I got to tell you guys.....I just got the books over the weekend and they are intimidating!! They are crazy long.....lol
Sundays show was great!! I can't wait til next week.