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Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

These are all great points...it's just that I can't see how the show can capture the depth of the books, with the POV and thoughts that you see in characters. Also, from the clips I've watched (I'll read a scene, the Red Wedding for example, and then google it to see how it played out in the show) and I'm actually disappointed in HBO's thematic choices/production value. It just looks cheesy to me...maybe I'll give Season 1 a watch and see if it grabs me. I do realize the series isn't finished; honestly from what I've read I don't know if it ever will be finished. GRRM seems to be slowing down and there is a lot left to wrap up.

I’m super late in responding haha. Sorry, life is busy these days. Anyway, I’m surprised you found scenes cheesy especially the Red Wedding. The Red Wedding episode is really what catapulted the popularity of the show into what it is today. It’s highly regarded as one of the best shows of all time, up there with The Wire, Breaking Bad, etc. I believe it’s received more Emmy awards than any other show in history including receiving the best drama award 3 times.

Perhaps you just aren’t accustomed to the show so that’s why you were disappointed? Idk. Hope you at least give the show a try though. If you do my only advice would be to try and not compare it to the books while watching. Too many differences and you are correct the show does not catch the depth of the books, but that’s just how it is. Books are always better in story telling IMO.


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