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Genre: Fantasy drama
Seasons: 8
Starring: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Heady, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Peter Dinklage, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner and others
Game of thrones, highly acclaimed fantasy drama created for HBO. It is an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's "A song of ice and fire", created by David Benioff and D.B.Weiss.
Despite the disaapointing end, the show is a cult classic. And we give condescending looks when somebody says they haven't watched GOT.
The series set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. The narrative is categorized into three. One, noble houses battling for the iron throne of the seven kingdom. Second, rising threat beyond the wall and its mythical creatures (white walkers). Third, exiled princess'(rightful heir!)pursuit in reclaiming the realm and iron throne.
WeReflect: Why do we think it is one of the greatest shows of current time? The story is intriguing and incredible. We have read three books so far and will continue to read the rest in our own pace. It has numerous characters and each develops in its own phase, so do our emotional bondage with them. It is unpredictable. Everybody is vulnerable, easily disposable, and very much natural. We had many sleepless nights wondering who is going to die in the next episode or season, good and bad alike. They are conceivable and in sync with current world. Is it possible to completely loath someone and love at the same time? It is in this fictional world. Opinions of individual characters and houses change throughout the series. Once your most despised character, turns out to be most cherished when you see the world through their eyes. You can't apply first impression is the best theory here. It is not always good win over evil. No one-dimensional character here. Everybody has their own demons to fight for.
It portrays the the emotion of love, compassion, betrayal, revenge, treachery, family, honor. It has the scandalous incest, homosexuality, bisexuality, polyamory, sex, and ample of nudity. The beautiful chateau, dungeons, picturesque countryside, menacing dragons, medieval landscape, and costumes will transport you into a different era. It is truly a visual treat. Many people complain about the gory and violence, but in our humble opinion the story demands it. And it is clearly not for the fainthearted.
We wish we could narrate the story here, which is next to impossible. The least we could do is review season by season in the coming days. We have watched the complete show thrice and would not mind fouth, fifth, or innumerable times of viewing it.
The characters are Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrwin Lannister, Arya Stark, Cerci Lanister, John Snow, Eddard Stark, Ser Jorah Mormont, Little finger, master of whisperers and many more. While watching we were clueless about what is going to happen in the coming days. We fervently debate over the characters like they are our extended family. Our stake was on Daenerys Stormborn to win the "Iron Throne." At times we feared for my favourite characters because we know George Martin is a ruthless old man who doesn't believe in happy endings. Fans know what we are talking here.
If you haven't watched it yet, no issues. But make time to watch it because GOT is the best thing that ever happened to television. We highly recommend it for its general awesomeness.
Some of the dialogues that were inculcated in our daily life;
"Winter is coming"
"A Lannisters always pay their debts"
"I learnt how to die a long time ago"
"Kings are dying like flies"
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