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[Brian Fellows]

This isn't helpful. I'm NOT willing to sign up for HBO.

Do I have any other options, besides waiting for the Blu Ray, or not?

Even if I did know another way I'd never tell you.

 

[Man]

Like a boss

 

[GarthVaderUK]

If they stay faithful to the books then this will make Spartacus look like a PG show.

I'm probably going to be watching this with my mother *cringe*

If she reacts badly to it, I'll just blame my brother for recommending it - he's read the books and I haven't ;D

 

[GDJustin]

Even if I did know another way I'd never tell you.

Dude... what the hell is going on in this topic? All I'm doing is expressing enthusiasm about the show, and asking if the episodes will be sold on iTunes or anywhere else. I tried Googling the answer and wasn't able to find one.

I don't even pay for cable anymore... I don't watch anything on TV really. So I'm certainly not signing up for HBO.

 

[Sotha Sil]

Yes, yes, YES!

 

[squicken]

Already on the first page I'd say there are 5 or 6 posts with spoilers. It's actually one of the reasons I read the books, as I knew GAF would spoil the show if I didn't.

There really needs to be a spoiler thread. As long as I've been here people have struggled to understand how to deal with spoilers.

 

[CajoleJuice]

Just finished the first book.

Excite

 

[PhoenixDark]

To be honest, almost none of the cast look how I imagined them...Dany doesnt look pretty or striking enough, nor the hound large and bruttish enough...Jaime doesnt really fit the part 'cept for having the right hair colour....rob looks especially unlike what the text seems to suggest (to me)

At least its going ahead...although its hilarious that its happening before the series is finished. I used to want a movie series of the Wheel of Time, but no more. Audio tapes work well for that series

Jaime looks exactly perfect...

I remember there being some concern over his broken nose when he was first cast, but alongside Arya, Ned, and Tyrion he is certainly one of the "perfect" casting decisions.

The only one I was hesitant about was Catelyn. The initial pictures of the actress were atrocious; she looked rather plain and way too old. But in costume she looks good; not perfect or anything, but seems solid and the early reports say she's great in the part which matters more than looks.

 

[Cornballer]

Screeners are out and the critics are weighing in:

Now that #GameofThrones screeners are out, can finally say: 1st 2 eps fantastic (as it were). Hush-hush screening several wks ago.

Also, about spoilers: I think we need to adapt the idea of putting what book your spoiler is coming from before the actual spoiler like someone else mentioned previously. I'm pretty sure something big just got spoiled for me and I didn't even see it coming.

Yes, that is very helpful if people can label their spoilers. However, if you're not caught up with the books, you're best off not highlighting anything at all.

 

[Man]

karawarner
Me too! Me too! RT@televisionary @axechucker @TargaryenFanboy What I will say is I was extremely impressed w/ first 2 eps. #GameofThrones

karawarner
Incredibly faithful to Martin's source material. Bloody, scandalous, and moving all at the same time.

 

[luoapp]

Dude... what the hell is going on in this topic? All I'm doing is expressing enthusiasm about the show, and asking if the episodes will be sold on iTunes or anywhere else. I tried Googling the answer and wasn't able to find one.

I don't even pay for cable anymore... I don't watch anything on TV really. So I'm certainly not signing up for HBO.

No, you won't be able to watch the show unless you sign up. And "the way he didn't tell you" is something illegal, I guess.

 

[Subitai]

Oh baby it's gonna be on!

Do your part and make sure all your friends w/ HBO tune in. As great shows like Rome demonstrate, just because it is awesome doesn't mean it always get enough of an audience to keep the series going. Especially since there will be direct competition from Showtime and Starz.

 

[Iskander]

I have low expectations (tough source material to translate into a TV show) but I'm excited nonetheless. Hope it's good!

 

[mjc]

Can't wait for this to get underway!

 

[krypt0nian]

This is my favorite show and I haven't even seen it yet. My inner Dungeons and Dragons self is weeping and cheering.

 

[divisionbyzorro]

Call me crazy, but all this hype is making me want to play the board game again...

 

[PhoenixDark]

Good to hear the first two episodes are getting great reviews. Pilots getting good reviews is expected, but hearing the second ep is great too gives me lots of confidence. In comparison to say Boardwalk Empire, where the second episode ran into some criticism; I liked that ep, although of course it was hard and almost unfair to compare to the Scorsese directed, glitzy pilot

 

[Man]

People left and right have received the first six episodes.

 

[IAmtheFMan]

I ordered HBO specifically for this.

Cannot wait.

 

[krypt0nian]

Good to hear the first two episodes are getting great reviews. Pilots getting good reviews is expected, but hearing the second ep is great too gives me lots of confidence. In comparison to say Boardwalk Empire, where the second episode ran into some criticism; I liked that ep, although of course it was hard and almost unfair to compare to the Scorsese directed, glitzy pilot

Or The Walking Dead that had an amazing pilot then walked off the cliff as far as tone in concerned IMO.

 

[Man]

Is it possible to get Tag flags like we did for the Soccer world cup? I would desire Lannister please.

 

[bengraven]

Show of the Decade.

 

[VGChampion]

Woah, premiere is soon. I thought we were a year away still. Sweet.

Hope it's better than The Walking Dead. Not much comparison but being as the most recent book / graphic novel to TV show, I'm comparing. That didn't hold my interest and the casting felt wrong.

 

[krypt0nian]

Show of the Decade.

Undoubtedly!

 

[ezrarh]

Good to hear the first two episodes are getting great reviews. Pilots getting good reviews is expected, but hearing the second ep is great too gives me lots of confidence. In comparison to say Boardwalk Empire, where the second episode ran into some criticism; I liked that ep, although of course it was hard and almost unfair to compare to the Scorsese directed, glitzy pilot

Definitely. Would be interested in seeing the reactions to episodes 4-6 when the pace of the plot starts to pick up rapidly. Then we'll know how good the show will be.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Just started reading the book. Bring it on!

Same here. The book is wonderful so far. Its going to be interesting comparing the two to see how close they kept the show to the book.

 

[Apath]

Is it possible to get Tag flags like we did for the Soccer world cup? I would desire Lannister please.

Wouldn't we all?

 

[PhoenixDark]

Definitely. Would be interested in seeing the reactions to episodes 4-6 when the pace of the plot starts to pick up rapidly. Then we'll know how good the show will be.

Yup. Maybe because I'm such a cynic/half full glass guy, I half expect to hear the screener episodes get average reviews. You expect most shows to go through a middle lull unless it's a great show (Breaking Bad or The Wire for instance). But even some great shows have lulls. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Clipjoint]

Wouldn't we all?

Hell no, Targ dragon for me!

 

[tino]

Calling all Bronn fans! Team Bronn represent!

edit: ok fine

 

[dekjo]

Pilots getting good reviews is expected, but hearing the second ep is great too gives me lots of confidence.

Is the pilot going to be the 1st episode?

 

[PhoenixDark]

Is the pilot going to be the 1st episode?

Yup. It's like 65 minutes long or so and is getting very good reviews

 

[Sinatar]

People (like myself) who've read the books seriously need to keep their god damned mouths shut in this thread.

No tee hee "next weeks is going to be AWESOME, just you wait" or other stupid shit. Shut. Up.

 

[Pollux]

Already on the first page I'd say there are 5 or 6 posts with spoilers. It's actually one of the reasons I read the books, as I knew GAF would spoil the show if I didn't.

There really needs to be a spoiler thread. As long as I've been here people have struggled to understand how to deal with spoilers.

It's all in the FAQ you're supposed to read before you become a Member.

Bottom of the page under SPOILER ETIQUETTE

 

[Easystride]

Just finished reading book 1 yesterday, and I can't wait for this series. It looks amazing. Gonna go pick up book 2 on Thursday.

 

[gloriousdemon]

House Stark represent!

 

[Hexadecimalt]

We do not sow.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Good job on the thread. Can't wait until sunday to get my 15 minute fix. Then two weeks of sadness.

 

[IAmtheFMan]

People (like myself) who've read the books seriously need to keep their god damned mouths shut in this thread.

No tee hee "next weeks is going to be AWESOME, just you wait" or other stupid shit. Shut. Up.

TOTALLY agree here.

 

[Lafiel]

So excited, i should get in a re-read of game of thrones before this airs.

 

[Meier]

Calling all Ser Bronn fans! Team Bronn represent!

Boo this man unless Ser is not official.

 

[deadbeef]

So excited, i should get in a re-read of game of thrones before this airs.

I think I'm going to do a read-along with the show as it airs. Each week, I'll read the book after the show up until the point where the episode ended and maybe peek ahead to guess what they're going to do next episode.

 

[gloriousdemon]

Boo this man unless Ser is not official.

Yeah I was gonna say.... unless he was joking that seems like a significant spoiler.

 

[dave is ok]

Because of all the sunken and frontloaded costs, I'm gonna predict a swift S2 pickup announcement right after the first episode

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Because of all the sunken and frontloaded costs, I'm gonna predict a swift S2 pickup announcement right after the first episode

Treme and Boardwalk Empire were both renewed in a similar timeframe so there's a good chance this will be a quick renewal.

 

[thy_]

We do not sow.

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What is dead can never die, but rises again, harder and stronger.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

It is a Cornballer TV thread. Chuck fans know to expect awesomeness and constant updates in Cornballer threads.

 

[idwl]

I usually like to watch shows after each season ends, so I can watch them all in one go. This being 10 episodes makes it not so bad. Is there any way this could fail ratings wise?

 

[ConfusingJazz]

I usually like to watch shows after each season ends, so I can watch them all in one go. This being 10 episodes makes it not so bad. Is there any way this could fail ratings wise?

Yes, yes it could. TV does that.

 

[deadbeef]

I usually like to watch shows after each season ends, so I can watch them all in one go. This being 10 episodes makes it not so bad. Is there any way this could fail ratings wise?

If everyone waits for the DVDs then HBO could conceivably make the assumption that nobody likes the show, and then cancel it.