Game of Thrones (2011)
Snowdrop -2 points 2 years ago.

OMG!!!! This is really boring! I don’t understand what all the fuss is about???? I was never keen to watch this because of all the hype but I actually ran out of things to watch so here I am! I managed to sit through the first 4 episodes and almost fell asleep. It’s very slow and so far really uneventful storywise :( I don’t know if this show is a slow burner that takes at least One season before you can get into it but I’m not sure if I want to waste another 6 hours to find that out :( :( YAWN!

EchotaChick 2 points 2 years ago*.

You’re an astute observer! It does take awhile to get your teeth into it. S1 has to tell a story but there are sooo many characters to introduce. Also lots of mentions about things that seem out of context, but that later make sense. (Had many a-ha! moments:) I liked S1 lots, but it wasn’t until the latter half S1 and subsequent seasons that GOT was a 10/10 consistent favorite. And there’s something for everyone! Nearly every genre fits (outside kids’ stuff). If you care to continue with GOT, peek at the family or character “trees,” maps and other guides online that I sometimes had to reference for understanding - not chat rooms or opinions, “just the facts, ma’am” sources. Heartbreaking, iconic, & shocking scenes are coming, leading to an epic showdown! I don’t know how the crew managed to film the huge battles in this fictional world, but it’s impressive. Lastly, I used CC a lot; it helped with dialects, names, & comprehension. Anyone on the fence, try GOT. My college-aged son finally watched while “sheltered-in” & it’s become his all-time favorite. Now, I have to ask HIM about puzzling events. =)