Lately I have been devouring the new HBO series 'Game of Thrones'. It's a ten episode set of admittedly epic proportions. In classic HBO fashion, it is extremely detailed, and plays like a big budget film on the small screen.
The series is based off of the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R Martin. After having read that series myself, a few of the shocking twists and turns are a bit dampened, but its still very awesome to see the scenes that were once in my head come to life so accurately on the T.V.
The really great thing about this T.V show, and the books by extension, is that everyone has their own agenda. Its like real life in that way. Instead of being a battle of the pure, good side versus the black, evil side, there is a certain realism. Everyone has their good qualities and their faults, and even the most deranged of the characters has an underlying likability. It really comes down to being a story about humans, and the faults and virtues of humans, and how even trying to do the right thing isn't always the best thing.
Loving the cast as well. Sean Bean of Lord of the Rings fame is doing a great job as Eddard Stark, one of the main roles. Peter Dinklege is also shining as the witty dwarf Tyrion.
There is no denying it though, this is dark, gritty stuff. There is an abundance of blood and sex, as well as very real language. Thats HBO for you though.
I'd suggest checking this series out.
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