HBO’s adaptation of this sprawling novel was right up my alley and immediately deemed unmissable. I’m not familiar with the books, but for a fervid lover of The Lord of the Rings saga it seemed like I’d really enjoy it.
Needless to say, Game of Thrones is spectacular. Grandiose sets, great costumes, excellent scripts, very good acting. What more could I ask for?
The show covers so much ground, it would be impossible to write a simple synopsis so I’ll just quote Tfilm78 and Cajunman who posted this to IMDb:
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Political and sexual intrigue is pervasive. The dominant families are the Houses Stark, Lannister, and Baratheon. Robert Baratheon, King of Westeros, asks his old friend Eddard, Lord Stark, to serve as Hand of the King, or highest official. Secretly warned that the previous Hand was assassinated, Eddard accepts in order to investigate further. Meanwhile the Queen's family, the Lannisters, may be hatching a plot to take power. Across the sea, the last members of the previous and deposed ruling family, the Targaryens, are also scheming to regain the throne. The friction between these clans, and with the remaining great Houses Greyjoy, Tully, Arryn, and Tyrell, leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest North. Amidst the war and political confusion, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
As you can see, there is enough going on there to make one’s head spin and raise concerns about confusing plotlines or rushed development, but this show is in capable hands. I was looking forward to each episode and can’t wait for season two now.
The Bottom Line: I really liked the first season of this show and can’t think of praises too big for it. If you like the fantasy genre, don’t miss it!
Grade: 10
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