Game Of Thrones Season 1 UK Pace (NO SPOILERS) - US TV Shows

Verence · 18-04-2011, 11:45

I just thought I'd start this thread in preparation for tonight

geordielady · 18-04-2011, 12:39

Well I hope its as good as people are saying its gonna be.
Just hope its not a lord of the rings meets legend of the seeker as I didn't really like either of these.

spaintv · 18-04-2011, 12:45

Its on a completely different wold to Legend of the seeker! LOFTS was produced on a tiny budget compared to that of GOT, and it was presented as a "family friendly" show. GOT has taken a completely different take and is very adult. Its more Lord of the Rings in some ways.

Just watched episode 1 and the series is worth watching if only to admire it for its fantastic visuals and attentiveness to detail in its presentation of everything. Storywise the opener does a great job and hints at a very interesting story if you are into power, lust, battles, treachery, etc all in a Middle Earth / Fantasy type setting. All in all, Episode 1 was STUNNING!

whedon247 · 18-04-2011, 12:55

well spaintv didnt steer me wrong on the walking dead so i am definetly watching this!

spaintv · 18-04-2011, 13:04

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Originally Posted by whedon247

well spaintv didnt steer me wrong on the walking dead so i am definetly watching this!

Thanks. You won't be disappointed! I've commented on the opener(without spoilers relating to plot - just commenting on the production side of things) in the USPace thread.

geordielady · 18-04-2011, 13:07

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Originally Posted by spaintv

Its on a completely different wold to Legend of the seeker! LOFTS was produced on a tiny budget compared to that of GOT, and it was presented as a "family friendly" show. GOT has taken a completely different take and is very adult. Its more Lord of the Rings in some ways.

I will give it a go just worried the fantasy element of the show may put me off.

whedon247 · 18-04-2011, 13:32

ill check ya post out spaintv,

i want the fantasy element personally,i want it to be larger than life

O'Neill · 18-04-2011, 13:38

Im looking forward to watching this tonight, I enjoyed legend of the seeker, and dont mind so much if its quite similar to it.

spaintv · 18-04-2011, 13:43

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Originally Posted by O'Neill

Im looking forward to watching this tonight, I enjoyed legend of the seeker, and dont mind so much if its quite similar to it.

i also enjoyed Legend of the Seeker, but this is in a class of its own and is a million times superior! Im one of those who is keen for Legend of the Seeker to return to TV, but would love for it to return in the vein of Game of Thrones instead of the "cheaper made for syndication markets TV format" in which it was made, no matter how good it was too

Verence · 18-04-2011, 14:48

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Originally Posted by whedon247

ill check ya post out spaintv,

i want the fantasy element personally,i want it to be larger than life

There aren't that many stereotypical "fantasy" elements. It's more to do with politics and warfare

fodg09 · 18-04-2011, 15:22

Apparently there is only going to be one ad break per episode.

Spacedone · 18-04-2011, 15:44

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Originally Posted by fodg09

Apparently there is only going to be one ad break per episode.

...which will last 20 minutes. Probably.

whedon247 · 18-04-2011, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Verence

There aren't that many stereotypical "fantasy" elements. It's more to do with politics and warfare

still sounds engrossing

Verence · 18-04-2011, 15:57

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Originally Posted by whedon247

still sounds engrossing

I should have said I meant that as a good thing

whedon247 · 18-04-2011, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Verence

I should have said I meant that as a good thing

dont worry you didnt need too,dont think ive heard a bad word said yet about this show

Verence · 18-04-2011, 16:01

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Originally Posted by whedon247

dont worry you didnt need too,dont think ive heard a bad word said yet about this show

I'm fully expecting someone from the Daily Heil to complain about all the sexual shenanigans.

whedon247 · 18-04-2011, 16:36

cant be as bad as spartacus in that department!

iamsofired · 18-04-2011, 18:56

Boobs everyhwere

Daveydje · 18-04-2011, 19:50

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Originally Posted by iamsofired

Boobs everyhwere

And other body parts (not always attached to the body).

I've been lucky enough to seen the first 2 episodes, and i'd say it's of a similar gore/boobage ratio to True Blood.

The overall tone of it though reminded me of the old Robin of Sherwood series more than anything else actually. Dark, medieval, and fantasy, but without being really in your face with the fantasy elements. Fantastic show and well worth the watch.

handymelon · 18-04-2011, 20:26

*is very excited*

Verence · 18-04-2011, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Daveydje

And other body parts (not always attached to the body).

I've been lucky enough to seen the first 2 episodes, and i'd say it's of a similar gore/boobage ratio to True Blood.

The overall tone of it though reminded me of the old Robin of Sherwood series more than anything else actually. Dark, medieval, and fantasy, but without being really in your face with the fantasy elements. Fantastic show and well worth the watch.

The recent BBC verson of Robin Hood wasn't a patch on Robin of Sherwood, or as I like to call it "the 80s hippie version"

Nick Grace and Bob Addie wipe the floor with Keith Allen and Richard Armitage

ark · 18-04-2011, 20:50

Just on Sky Atlantic? grrr

Verence · 18-04-2011, 21:01

Here we go.....

roger_50 · 18-04-2011, 21:05

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Originally Posted by ark

Just on Sky Atlantic? grrr

There's rumours of it coming to BBC, but nothing confirmed. It'll certainly be a while till it happens though. Perhaps late in the year.

Verence · 18-04-2011, 21:23

This is great!!!

18-04-2011, 11:45	#1
Verence Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kessingland, Suffolk Services: I reject your reality and substitute my own Posts: 35,331	Game Of Thrones Season 1 UK Pace (NO SPOILERS) I just thought I'd start this thread in preparation for tonight

18-04-2011, 12:39	#2
geordielady Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: You cant shut off the risk and Services: the pain without losin' the love that remains,were all riders on this train Posts: 3,662	Well I hope its as good as people are saying its gonna be. Just hope its not a lord of the rings meets legend of the seeker as I didn't really like either of these.

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spaintv Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gibraltar (UK Territory) EU Services: Mourning the loss of the Cult Boards Posts: 4,545	Its on a completely different wold to Legend of the seeker! LOFTS was produced on a tiny budget compared to that of GOT, and it was presented as a "family friendly" show. GOT has taken a completely different take and is very adult. Its more Lord of the Rings in some ways. Just watched episode 1 and the series is worth watching if only to admire it for its fantastic visuals and attentiveness to detail in its presentation of everything. Storywise the opener does a great job and hints at a very interesting story if you are into power, lust, battles, treachery, etc all in a Middle Earth / Fantasy type setting. All in all, Episode 1 was STUNNING!

18-04-2011, 12:55	#4
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,388	well spaintv didnt steer me wrong on the walking dead so i am definetly watching this!

18-04-2011, 13:32	#7
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,388	ill check ya post out spaintv, i want the fantasy element personally,i want it to be larger than life

18-04-2011, 13:38	#8
O'Neill Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,090	Im looking forward to watching this tonight, I enjoyed legend of the seeker, and dont mind so much if its quite similar to it.

18-04-2011, 15:22	#11
fodg09 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,371	Apparently there is only going to be one ad break per episode.

18-04-2011, 16:36	#17
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,388	cant be as bad as spartacus in that department!

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iamsofired Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: cardiff Posts: 3,869	Boobs everyhwere

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handymelon Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Services: Holy Communion Posts: 4,315	is very excited

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ark Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West of London Services: Virgin Media Posts: 2,899	Just on Sky Atlantic? grrr

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Verence Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kessingland, Suffolk Services: I reject your reality and substitute my own Posts: 35,331	Here we go.....

18-04-2011, 21:23	#25
Verence Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kessingland, Suffolk Services: I reject your reality and substitute my own Posts: 35,331	This is great!!!