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Game of Thrones

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Littlewhitedove · 21/01/2018 17:51

I have never seen this. However, lots of people I know rave about it and say it's amazing. If I watch it am I likely to get hooked? Should I stay well away? Am I really missing something great? AIBU to be not that bothered?

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Dlpdep · 21/01/2018 17:52

You will get hooked. It is amazing. It may take a little while to get into. Do it. Do it now so that you are hanging to see the final series before it starts!

Abouttoblow · 21/01/2018 17:53

I'd never watched either but started last year to find out what the fuss was about..... I'm hooked now.

sonjadog · 21/01/2018 17:54

I started watching last summer. I don't like fantasy or violence, but I enjoyed it. I think the characters are interesting and I like how they change as the plot unfolds. The very violent bits I don't look at. So on the whole I would say yes, give it a go.

FoofFighter · 21/01/2018 17:55

I watched it last summer out of desperation as nothing else was on, and ended up binge watching 6 series in a month, and then watching season 7 real time.

sadeyedladyofthelowlands63 · 21/01/2018 17:55

I'd never seen it and was convinced it would not be my sort of thing at all. A friend persuaded me to try the first series last year and after two episodes I was a hopeless addict!

Pickleypickles · 21/01/2018 17:55

I was really skeptical about it and watched the first episode about 3 times (over many months) because people kept saying it was good but i couldnt get into it. Then i watched it again when i was pregnant out of sheer stubborness and binged watched them all because it was awesome Smile

Winteriscoming18 · 21/01/2018 17:56

Watched it from the start one of the best shows on tv

Rollerbird · 21/01/2018 17:56

But dont be put off while watching the first episode. It's not ALL that violent.

viques · 21/01/2018 17:56

I had series 7 on my Christmas list. can't believe we have to wait for 8 til 2019.

Dizzylin · 21/01/2018 17:57

First time I watched it, didn't like it. Tried it again and got hooked. Think it's a love it or hate it kind of thing.

QueenStreaky · 21/01/2018 17:58

As above. Adore it, and I usually hate anything with dragons in it.

If you value your free time, don't go near it. But if you want to see a televisual masterpiece, now's the time. You're a lucky, lucky duck for having it to look forward to and I'm a wee bit envious of you.

Vicxy · 21/01/2018 17:59

You will get hooked. probably by about episode 3 of series 1 at the latest.

I wanted to see what all of the fuss was about. I found the first episode quite boring tbh but pushed through as I was determined to see it through. By the end of episode 2 I was hooked and ended up bingewatching them all over a period of about 2 weeks, during which time I did not sleep or do anything except watch the show pretty much Grin

Winteriscoming18 · 21/01/2018 18:00

It’s one of those shows you got pay attention as there’s so many storylines but worth the watch

Aridane · 21/01/2018 18:00

It’s OK

MintTeaLady · 21/01/2018 18:01

Try not to be put off by the scary bits in the first episode. The plots are so clever and the characters are brilliant. I am completely addicted now but do still have to look away at some of the more gory bits!

Vicxy · 21/01/2018 18:02

I was a little put off by the amount of storylines to follow at once, was sure I would never be able to understand it properly. But I did click eventually. I actually went back and watched S1 all over again recently as I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything with not knowing who the characters are.

And I can honestly say that I have never hated a TV show character as much as I hated a certain young prince. Was odd to feel such rage over something fictional Grin

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Vicxy · 21/01/2018 18:06

I didn't like it, crudity, violence, and nudity from the off, it's basically a pornography with bloody beheadings inbetween.

There is a lot of gore, and nudity. But there is so much more to it than that. I cannot believe anyone could watch it and come to this conclusion tbh, unless it was only one or maybe 2 episodes watched!

Winteriscoming18 · 21/01/2018 18:14

It’s much easier to follow if you watch season after season. Rather than waiting a full year. Rewatching it I have picked up on stuff I would have missed. It’s not a PG tv show it shows the reality of things within that time period, but underneath all the sex, blood glore is a gripping series. Seeing the characters individual journeys and them eventfully reuniting and coming together is quite something.

agentdaisy · 21/01/2018 18:27

I avoided the TV series for years as I didn't have sky and didn't think I'd like it enough to buy on dvd.

Last year I was given the first book as a present and was hooked. I bought the first season dvd when I finished the book expecting to be disappointed with the adaptation but now I'm addicted to both.

I like that the plot isn't predictable and that the characters grow and change throughout the series. There's a bit too much blood and sex but I can ignore that because of the gripping storyline underneath.

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Nanny0gg · 21/01/2018 18:31

I didn't like it, crudity, violence, and nudity from the off, it's basically a pornography with bloody beheadings in between.

It is so much more. I don't like the violence but it's essential to the plot. I avert my eyes.
Much less nudity as it progresses.

And the acting is excellent. Especially Peter Dinklage who is my absolute favourite.

I resisted it in the beginning but I've watched it many, many times. It gets you hooked by about the third episode.

mintbiscuit · 21/01/2018 18:32

I'm binge watching all the seasons for a second time. Amazing how much more you pick up second time around.

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TheQueenOfWands · 21/01/2018 18:33

Ooo, it's brilliant!

Got dragons and everything!!