Game Of Thrones

I loved it can not wait for disc 4, story good, filming excellent and a story, what else do you need

If you're wanting a series that you can kick your feet up and relax with... think again. Game of Thrones requires 100% of your attention, and you'll still probably get lost. There are lots of characters, with heavy back stories, some have similar names and some just appear. It's slow and the first 6 episodes are heavy with dialogue and little action, and several plots panning out. Around episode 8 things start to take shape and things begin to happen, but even then its nothing groundbreaking or overly original. The dialogue and acting in parts is questionable, as is certain casting. If you like soft porn, then you're in luck. I'd say practically each episode has it's fair share of nudity, some is warranted, most is for controversy. Swearing. If one thing blights me more than anything it's the use of certain words, in certain contexts that spoils things. It is a clear sign that the writers wanted shock, rather than think of a clever way to script. Gore, lots of it and it's necessary. I don't mind this at all. It's to be expected. Overall the first series has been disappointing. There are parts I like but generally it's a bit jumpy, slow and not overly original. So far the first 5 minutes of episode 1 have been the best, only for that part not to be drawn upon again, sadly. Also, the episode distribution on the discs is stupid. Disc 3 and 5 have only 1 episode, yet others have 3. Doesn't make any sense. I have given it a chance as so many friends raved about it, only on further investigation to find out series 2 is when it gets good... apparently. If you can sit through several hours of heavy dialogue and backstabbing, before things get going you might enjoy it. I can't express my disappointment after hearing so many good things. I've been told a second watch is helpful... there is no chance of that.

An amazing series that will keep you wanting more and an amazing performance from Sean Bean. Only shame is why is it on 5 blu-rays, it could easily fit the whole series on 2 blu-ray discs. I guess just greed and a waste of resources so it loses a star on my rating.

Wonderful cast, very expensive sets, I loved it. Really brings the books to life, although obviously a lot of the non stop scheming has been lost to save time.

This was an excellent introduction to a different 'fantasy' storyline. I thought it might have been aimed at teenagers but no way ! The characters are interesting and meaningful and the acting very good. I'll be looking for more in due course.