Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Game of Thrones

Game of ThronesI couldn’t wait for this show to come back, and even before it ended I was already longing for the next season.  Game of Thrones is a fantastic show that seems to never run out of gorgeous sets, enthralling storylines, and engaging adventures.

Thanks to George R. R. Martin’s seemingly boundless original material, the screenwriters delight us to intrigue, twists, and machinations at every turn, and because of Martin’s sprawling cast of characters one is never really sure who will be the next to be offed in some gruesome and inventive new way.

Season 3 was the adaptation of the first half of Book 3, while season 4 will take on the second part of that book.  The production has stated the desire to produce 7 seasons in all as a way to set an end date for the entire saga, which already makes me sad Sad smile.

Lastly, season 3 will forever be etched in my memory for its famous Red Wedding episode which is arguably one of the most shocking scenes I’ve ever seen on a screen.

Grade – Season 3: 10

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