OK. Thanks. I tried to do it on the comments box on my page and it would not do it

A neat, eloquent summery of things I don't feel like saying, and a very compelling assortment of reasons I agree with why I won't be watching this show and will pray on a daily basis to a god I don't believe in that it is cancelled and the tv-going masses can be returned gently to proper fiction: [link]

Over all I'm liking the series - and I have read all the books to date. Hopefully with Martin's involvement, they won't stray too far from the storyline for the sake of... other entertainment.
I was a little disappointed about The Hound's appearance - I thought he was supposed to look more gruesome (not that it will keep me from liking him), but I love the casting so far, especially Tyrion. Looking forward to the rest of the season.

I'm so happy about the show so far. I read them last year, so the characters and plots are fresh(ish) in my mind, and I have to say, I don't know how normal viewers would be able to keep up. I've convinced all my roommates to start watching, and they seemed to catch on pretty quick, although they keep coming me at the end of the episodes with, "HOW COULD THEY KILL/MAIM/FUCK THAT PERSON? ITS JUST WRONG."
To which I can only reply, "Welcome to George R R Martin."

Tyrion makes me so happy in EVERY episode. He's just so perfect.

Anyone else read the New York Times review before the show came out? I know there was an outcry among GoT fans, but I was wondering what anyone here thought. I was really disappointed that they gave it such a bad review, especially since the reviewer didn't seem real fond of the fantasy genre, and as a writer, it sort of made examine biases that I might have. Its okay to have an opinion, but that review just seemed blatantly insulting to fantasy enthusiasts.

I am literally watching episode 3 on Sky one as we speak (UK)!

Loving it so far, loving more that my boyfriend is into it- being someone who claims he "doesn't read". I am hoping to get a hold of the books soon so maybe encourage him to read too. I am also greatly amused by the strong Manchester accents being used.

I like it so far, but I also think it's too early to tell whether the show will succeed as a faithful adaptation of the books, and more importantly whether the show will succeed as a story in its own right and on its own merits.

Personally, I wouldn't have a problem if the producers decided to take the show in a slightly different (or even drastically different) direction than the books. It's enjoyable to watch familiar events from the books unfold on screen, and so far I think they've done a pretty good job on the world and the characters - my concern is that as the story progresses the sheer density of the books will cause the show to collapse under its own weight. So it's just my opinion, but I'm not averse to a little streamlining in the plot of the show.

Anyway, like I said, I think it's too early to be thinking of such things. I'm just going to go along for the ride

Apparently I'm the only one in this thread who thinks the show is basically stupid. But I always give shows like 2 or 3 episodes...so we'll see how this goes. I might end up liking it and HEY, they might actually write a motherfucking plot for this dramafest. lol.

Instead of tweeting my insane commentary, I will post them here! As I watch the first episode!

1. Calm music, pretty snow and scenery, OH MY FUCKING GOD DEAD BODIES EVERYWHERE.
2. Okay so they're zombies.
3. Is this really going to be a whole show about men slaying shit? Either get on your dragon and FLYYYY, or shut up and get off my tv. And oooh obvious romance! How long can you really pan back and forth between eyes before even the dumbest viewers go "OHHHHHHH." lol.
4. KILLING EVERYTHING!!11 Oh but god forbid we EVER kill a widdle PUPPY! <- so far single redeeming moment is the presence of PUPPPIES!!!
5. Blue tone. Blue tone make DRAMA! And insert gratuitous "we can only have sex on hbo so lets just fill entire scenes with it" scenes here. As well as cheesy contrived warrior camaraderie.

Ya know, done making lists of individual quips. I can tell already this show is going to fail. The plot is really weak but the character building is strong. It's sad to say but that's a setup for a fall for any show. There are lots of silly gimmicks too, obviously added to either attract attention (like how a little kid sets a fire for attention) or make it 'more relateable' for a modern audience, like the guyliner and the shaved chests. I do kind of like the character building bits. But I don't see this show going far due to the utter lack of plot, the silly gimicks, and the mediocre acting (and outright BAD acting on the part of extras, it's like they went to a Mediaeval Times restaurant and said 'huzzah!')

Hey there! I posted this forum to my journal. So far I love everything about it except that as a reader of the books, the tv series feels a little rushed.
Hey, here's something fans might really dig. It's a metal version of the opening theme song:
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Love it!!!

Yeah, I get the direwolf thing. I'm sure they dialed back on their involvement for the sake of expediency, and also because a couple of the wolves vanished from the picture so fast, anyway. I'm sure they will be a bigger part of the show after all the Starks get separated.

It took me a little while to get used to Sansa, but I'm sold. It's going to be a challenging character to play, and I think they found the right person.

Yeah, I'm not 100% on Cersei, either. I think Lena is playing her a little too sympathetic, given the shrew she was in the first book. I have the opposite problem with Jaime, at this stage of the story, he should be a complete bastard at all times EXCEPT for when he's dealing with Tyrion. In the show, he strikes me as a vapid pretty boy, not the Kingslayer. Even so, I still like them, and I'm not about to write them off yet.

Fucking LOVE Tyrion. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Peter Dinklage is nailing it, which suits me right down to the ground...if you'll pardon the expression.

VERY much looking forward to more from Sandor Clegane. Always liked him, even when he's unlikeable, which is often.

I thought Illyn Payne should have been taller, but otherwise...yep, that's what he looks like.

I never liked Catelyn. I still don't like her, which means Michelle Fairley is doing a damned good job playing her.

Thanks for the pimpage! This is going to be a good series.

I have seen both episodes so far and I am pleased in many ways, but a few things nagged me a bit.

-in the first episode, the absence of the dire wolves after they found them really missed the mark. In the books those wolves were practically attached to the Stark children, facilitating early on a very strong, (pre-cursor to the supernatural) bond. After watching the second episode, it seems the wolves are mostly around only when they are really needed to facilitate a scene. I wonder if it was just too difficult to have the dogs on set so frequently, and I can understand that issue....but I am still a little disappointed in it all the same.

-Sansa for some reason does not match my physical idea of her, not sure why. But the rest of the cast is pretty damn close, especially Ned, Robert, Arya, Jaimie, Bran, Dany and Viserys.

-I am having issue with Lena Headley's acting the part of Cersei. Physically she is a strong match and sometimes I feel it in her, but other times I think there is not enough strong emotion in her character. I pictured Cersei as feigning sweetness easily, but then at times her fiery core just bursts right through. When she demanded Lady be taken, I felt it should have been one of those times she lost it a little. Lena cocks her head side to side a lot too....it distracted me and didn't seem right.

Well, it may not seem like it from the long comment, but I am overall enjoying the series and look forward to watching it each week. Hell, I purchased HBO just to watch it!

Great forum by the way! I linked to it on my group so I hope to spread the word to more GoT fans!

Cheers!