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I need to stop repeating myself, but I have to say it yet again – Game of Thrones just keeps on getting better with each episode. The plot thickens so to speak, characters get more developed and honestly if it hadn’t already been renewed I would be outside the network with a pitchfork and some torches. This week we went deeper with the adventure, learning more about each character and their relationships. They amped up the gore(and the sex for the curious) and they had me at the edge of my seat with every sword fight. And they were plenty. The Hound and his brother – I admit I am starting to like the Hound, the sob story helped – then lady Stark’s party against the thieves, ending with the epic battle between Jamie and Ned Stark. A short synopsis of the episode – Lady Stark(Michelle Fairley) is still taking Tyrion (Peter Dynklage) to her sister’s place, they end up ambushed and she begins to see the reasoning that might prove him innocent. Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) is upset that his mother left before his awakening and questions her love. I have to admit I have the utmost admiration for that [...]

Game of Thrones is steadily building up a fan base even among the people who are previously unacquainted with the books it’s based on. The fact that the quality of the show, the acting and the sets are all top notch does help out a lot. One of the things I love about Game of Thrones is the fact that the character development is superb, no one is forgotten, whether they are being build up like bastards or like heroes, they all get their time in the spot light. Most shows, even the best of them forget the importance of that, especially considering that fans will often get attached to a character that might not be part of the writer’s favourites. Ned Stark is built up so subtly you just know it’s down to great writing and great acting as well. Sean Bean sure pulls brooding yet wise man pretty well. As the man that wears his heart on his sleeve he sure is learning fast to swim with the sharks and boy do they have sharks in the seven kingdoms! Last week’s episode it was a lot about Jon Snow, surprisingly I wasn’t impressed by his endeavours, I just [...]

Game of Thrones maintained the same high quality during the second episode as during the first, but it was much easier to keep track of all the different families and characters this time around. We had the chance to learn more about the different disputes for power that take place in the kingdom and we also discover that even the more likable characters hide some unsavory secrets. Last episode ended with a cliffhanger – Bran, the son of Ned was pushed off the wall and his fate was unknown. He has survived, but he has been in a coma ever since the accident. His mother has been by his side day and night, seldomly accepting offers of rest and food. Her reactions were incredibly believable. Many times the maternal love is turned into a caricature in movies and series alike, but here the emotions were portrayed just right. The mother of an “injured cub” is the best way of describing Catelyn(Michelle Fairley) and her suffering. Her pain is somewhat insulted when the one responsible for Bran’s injury comes to commiserate over the pain of losing a child. Cersei is played impeccably by Lena Headey, she looks so innocent and supportive [...]

I guess like many others I was excited about Game of Thrones coming out this spring. Luckily HBO decided to make it available worldwide right after the North American release, rather than leave us all hanging and avoiding spoilers (of course I speak here in the name of us all who haven’t read the books). But back to our business. Game of Thrones was one of the most pleasant surprises that have graced my TV screen in quite a while. After Camelot made me want to curl up into a tight ball and weep for the missed opportunity, Game of Thrones made me want to grab a sword and start slaying villains. Starting with the intro – and an amazing intro it is and ending with a little cliffhanger, Game of Thrones was one hell of a ride. I still have trouble figuring out every name of every character and how they connect to one another, so I’ll steer clear of that territory until I have a good grasp on them, however I have to say, the actors have really impressed me and the fact that fans of the books say it stays true to the story gives this show [...]