Like the books they are based on, some entries in the Game of Thrones TV saga have been more successful than others | Meanwhile, in Essos, we meet Daenerys and her terrible brother Viserys |
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The acting is superb and I actually felt like I was looking into Winterfell for the first time | Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia |
I initially get excited to see one of my favorite series on the big screen, and eventually walk away disgusted | He thinks she is his hostage |
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On the other hand, the shortened season was also the first to be completely off-book from George R | Damn, A Girl was just trying to give herself more of a plot! When Stannis agrees to sacrifice Shireen to gain more power from the Lord of Light, this show has never felt more effectively cruel |
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Even after 3 episodes, I would still highly recommend this to anyone | A special note to viewers that have not read the books |
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Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia | Dramatic highs: Loot train sequence, dragons, ice dragon, a wight in King's Landing, Jon's parentage confirmed, character reunions galore, "Tell Cersei it was me |
Part of the fun, and the frustration, of Game of Thrones has been the waiting game.
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