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Watchdog · 27 April 2011, 10:59 AM

New series . . .

Mac-Apple · 27 April 2011, 11:28 AM

This show has put me to sleep on both episodes, Spartacus blood and sand 1st season blows this away. I have a feeling Game of Thrones wont be back next year.

CKLinLA · 27 April 2011, 11:30 AM

Best from HBO in a while.
Lord of the Rings as political drama, and
without the action! I love it!

mjm800 · 27 April 2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac-Apple

I have a feeling Game of Thrones wont be back next year.

It's already been renewed after the first episode.

I like it. Sure there is not blood and guts flowing everywhere. It's a slow building show that is definitely going somewhere. There is a lot of political intrigue, backstabbing, and power struggles. It's a solid drama, it's not an action show.

I like how there are mystical creatures and magic but for the most part they are treated as stuff of legends and not as a part of everyday life like LotR.

It's not for everyone, nothing is, I recommend giving it a try.

clew84 · 27 April 2011, 11:32 AM

LOVE IT. The books are awesome. I have been a fan since the first one came out.

Season 2 is already signed. The second episode ratings didn't drop off from the first which is very good.

mtrunner · 27 April 2011, 12:00 PM

The first two episodes are on the DVR but I haven't had a chance to watch them yet. Hopefully will check them out this weekend.

Watchdog · 27 April 2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac-Apple

This show has put me to sleep on both episodes, Spartacus blood and sand 1st season blows this away. I have a feeling Game of Thrones wont be back next year.

Have not seen Spartacus, but I have really enjoyed Game of Thrones.

Watchdog · 27 April 2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

Best from HBO in a while.
Lord of the Rings as political drama, and
without the action! I love it!

Agreed, I think it's fantastic.

Watchdog · 27 April 2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

It's already been renewed after the first episode.

I like it. Sure there is not blood and guts flowing everywhere. It's a slow building show that is definitely going somewhere. There is a lot of political intrigue, backstabbing, and power struggles. It's a solid drama, it's not an action show.

I like how there are mystical creatures and magic but for the most part they are treated as stuff of legends and not as a part of everyday life like LotR.

It's not for everyone, nothing is, I recommend giving it a try.

Yes, Michael, I agree it's a whole lot of political intrigue, backstabbing, and power struggles--just like life.

Watchdog · 27 April 2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by clew84

LOVE IT. The books are awesome. I have been a fan since the first one came out.

Season 2 is already signed. The second episode ratings didn't drop off from the first which is very good.

I didn't know, Chris, that the series was based on novels. Thanks!

mtrunner · 27 April 2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

Have not seen Spartacus, but I have really enjoyed Game of Thrones.

Spartacus is simply awesome. The first season and the prequel are amazing. I think you can watch them on Netflix.

Watchdog · 27 April 2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

The first two episodes are on the DVR but I haven't had a chance to watch them yet. Hopefully will check them out this weekend.

Hope you like them, Gary. I find the series to be captivating and compelling.

clew84 · 27 April 2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

I didn't know, Chris, that the series was based on novels. Thanks!

The TV show is really good. But seriously, READ the books. They are fantastic and far deeper and more detailed and more clever than the series.

I promise you - you will not regret reading them.

StarSovereign · 27 April 2011, 01:36 PM

I really like this show. There's so much going on and so many characters it's a little hard to keep track of, but the show's got just a great cast and you can sense there's full backstory that enriches the show's mythology. I'm glad it's coming back for season three and I hope it's around for a long time.

I've also watched Camelot, over on Starz, which is very similar. Before each show started on their respective networks I knew that, in all likelihood, only one would survive. After only two episodes of Game of Thrones, I can say the one to thrive will be HBO's offering. Have you guy watched Camelot?

Dr.Brian · 27 April 2011, 02:59 PM

Both thrones episodes put me to sleep, Camelot put me to sleep in about 5 minutes. I think Camelot is dead in the water, but I'll give GoT another chance.

Al1988 · 27 April 2011, 06:23 PM

I loved the show! I was pleasantly surprised by it, and yes It might not have as much fighting as other shows but the sheer quality of the acting and storyline makes up for it in full!

Definitely one to watch.

Brushpup · 27 April 2011, 09:53 PM

I thought it a bit hokey with all the primitive sex and disembowelment taking place.... at a wedding? Constant dropping of F bombs in those times...like it is used today? Really? No, I wasn't offended...I just thought it a little much, a bit silly. I loved the opening though and was at first intrigued by the "walkers".

Route 66 · 28 April 2011, 06:18 AM

I remember seeing that show advertised prior to my vacation but I forgot to set up my DVR to record it.

Is it too late now to start watching the series after missing the first two episodes?

Mac-Apple · 28 April 2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

Have not seen Spartacus, but I have really enjoyed Game of Thrones.

If you like blood , women blood , women , women ,women, women, this is the show for you. Spartacus is awesome!!

CKLinLA · 3 May 2011, 01:42 AM

I liked Spartacus too, but its very different, maybe even
the opposite of Game of Thrones..... With Spartacus you
get some of the most gruesome and beautiful killing/maiming/etc
imaginable, plus they even throw in lots of scenes of exotic (as
in strange and probably never existed) Roman bedroom habits.
Of course its great viewing and good tv too.

mtrunner · 3 May 2011, 01:52 AM

Okay so I watched the first two Episodes of Games of Thrones last night on the DVR and I have to say I was not impressed. I was pretty bored overall. I found some of it a bit hoaky as well. I don't think this one is going to stay in my rotation. I was definitely hoping for more.

Mac-Apple · 3 May 2011, 07:14 AM

Just bring my boys Entourage ,and Boardwalk empire back . Those are the shows Im looking forward to. I couldn't finish watching game of thrones last night due to Bin Laden.

spuds · 3 May 2011, 08:45 AM

I looked forward to this since they started advertising it but the tight b*st*rds at HBO/Sky haven't paid for the subtitling so that's 15% of the viewing population that won't be watching it anyway.

Dr.Brian · 3 May 2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac-Apple

If you like blood , women blood , women , women ,women, women, this is the show for you. Spartacus is awesome!!

You forgot to mention the sex.

mtrunner · 3 May 2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

You forgot to mention the sex.

Yeah Spartacus is pretty graphic. I love it.

Mac-Apple · 3 May 2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

You forgot to mention the sex.

Well I kind of figured the women I entered numerous times would garner the the sexual connotation

I have to watch my choice of words, I got a strike about a month ago ,and want to stick around.

Watch Professor · 3 May 2011, 02:04 PM

Better than Camelot but not as good as Spartacus.

axxeman01 · 30 July 2011, 02:06 AM

I read that Camelot didn't get renewed, so not sure there will be a season 2. I've just begun a marathon of Game of Thrones, on episode 7 now, and it is very good! I wish there were more shows like this.

I thought Camelot was just OK, primarily because I thought King Arthur wasn't that tough.

Also I just bought the Game of Thrones audio books so looking forward to those!

mtrunner · 30 July 2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by axxeman01

I read that Camelot didn't get renewed, so not sure there will be a season 2. I've just begun a marathon of Game of Thrones, on episode 7 now, and it is very good! I wish there were more shows like this.

I thought Camelot was just OK, primarily because I thought King Arthur wasn't that tough.

Also I just bought the Game of Thrones audio books so looking forward to those!

I agree Camelot would have been a success if they had cast a better actor as Arthur. The guy who played King Arthur just wasn't believable and looked liked like a total wimp.

Mac-Apple · 30 July 2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axxeman01

I read that Camelot didn't get renewed, so not sure there will be a season 2. I've just begun a marathon of Game of Thrones, on episode 7 now, and it is very good! I wish there were more shows like this.

I thought Camelot was just OK, primarily because I thought King Arthur wasn't that tough.

Also I just bought the Game of Thrones audio books so looking forward to those!

You must not bore easily, I couldn't get past episode 3.

27 April 2011, 10:59 AM	#1
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Game of Thrones? New series . . .

27 April 2011, 11:32 AM	#5
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	LOVE IT. The books are awesome. I have been a fan since the first one came out. Season 2 is already signed. The second episode ratings didn't drop off from the first which is very good. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

27 April 2011, 01:36 PM	#14
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	I really like this show. There's so much going on and so many characters it's a little hard to keep track of, but the show's got just a great cast and you can sense there's full backstory that enriches the show's mythology. I'm glad it's coming back for season three and I hope it's around for a long time. I've also watched Camelot, over on Starz, which is very similar. Before each show started on their respective networks I knew that, in all likelihood, only one would survive. After only two episodes of Game of Thrones, I can say the one to thrive will be HBO's offering. Have you guy watched Camelot? __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

27 April 2011, 02:59 PM	#15
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Both thrones episodes put me to sleep, Camelot put me to sleep in about 5 minutes. I think Camelot is dead in the water, but I'll give GoT another chance. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 April 2011, 09:53 PM	#17
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I thought it a bit hokey with all the primitive sex and disembowelment taking place.... at a wedding? Constant dropping of F bombs in those times...like it is used today? Really? No, I wasn't offended...I just thought it a little much, a bit silly. I loved the opening though and was at first intrigued by the "walkers". __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

27 April 2011, 11:28 AM	#2
Mac-Apple Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Watch: AP Diver Posts: 642	This show has put me to sleep on both episodes, Spartacus blood and sand 1st season blows this away. I have a feeling Game of Thrones wont be back next year.

27 April 2011, 11:30 AM	#3
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Best from HBO in a while. Lord of the Rings as political drama, and without the action! I love it!

27 April 2011, 12:00 PM	#6
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	The first two episodes are on the DVR but I haven't had a chance to watch them yet. Hopefully will check them out this weekend.

27 April 2011, 06:23 PM	#16
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	I loved the show! I was pleasantly surprised by it, and yes It might not have as much fighting as other shows but the sheer quality of the acting and storyline makes up for it in full! Definitely one to watch.

28 April 2011, 06:18 AM	#18
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I remember seeing that show advertised prior to my vacation but I forgot to set up my DVR to record it. Is it too late now to start watching the series after missing the first two episodes?

3 May 2011, 01:42 AM	#20
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	I liked Spartacus too, but its very different, maybe even the opposite of Game of Thrones..... With Spartacus you get some of the most gruesome and beautiful killing/maiming/etc imaginable, plus they even throw in lots of scenes of exotic (as in strange and probably never existed) Roman bedroom habits. Of course its great viewing and good tv too.

3 May 2011, 01:52 AM	#21
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Okay so I watched the first two Episodes of Games of Thrones last night on the DVR and I have to say I was not impressed. I was pretty bored overall. I found some of it a bit hoaky as well. I don't think this one is going to stay in my rotation. I was definitely hoping for more.

3 May 2011, 07:14 AM	#22
Mac-Apple Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Watch: AP Diver Posts: 642	Just bring my boys Entourage ,and Boardwalk empire back . Those are the shows Im looking forward to. I couldn't finish watching game of thrones last night due to Bin Laden.

3 May 2011, 08:45 AM	#23
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I looked forward to this since they started advertising it but the tight bstrds at HBO/Sky haven't paid for the subtitling so that's 15% of the viewing population that won't be watching it anyway. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

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Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Better than Camelot but not as good as Spartacus. __________________

30 July 2011, 02:06 AM	#28
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	I read that Camelot didn't get renewed, so not sure there will be a season 2. I've just begun a marathon of Game of Thrones, on episode 7 now, and it is very good! I wish there were more shows like this. I thought Camelot was just OK, primarily because I thought King Arthur wasn't that tough. Also I just bought the Game of Thrones audio books so looking forward to those!

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