Game of Thrones

The first season was a struggle. There’s so much empty dialogue, scheming that goes nowhere and raw fucking that it makes you tired. But as the episodes and seasons progress, you begin to marvel at the thoughtful interconnectedness of the individual fates, how everything fits together with surgical precision, how G.R.R. Martin, or rather the showrunners, are not afraid to shock and allow themselves the least predictable (and yet logical) twists that make your jaw drop, your back shiver, and all you can do is utter an involuntary "Bugger me!". The manner in which the fates of Arya, Sansa, Tyrion (and I could go on) unfold in the least predictable ways brings joy to the hearts of viewers who enjoy rich stories. A real viewer's delight that builds to a fantastic fourth season, and I really have no idea what they're going to top it with in the upcoming one. And the fact that the series has an unprecedented, by TV standards, large-scale set design, sets and atmosphere, where every thoughtfully invested dollar of the generous budget is evident, only confirms the quality of this exceptional achievement. (11/07/2014)

No offense, this game of being a rough and different fantasy is mostly about the fact that among all the possible clichés, both directing and story, there is a lot of sex from behind, talking dirty and every now and then someone takes a piss. Otherwise, in the first two episodes, there is a lot of talk, but it does not in any way create interest in the mythology of the fictional world in a person unfamiliar with the book (which is quite a problem when it comes to fantasy). The characters are fine, some of them are absolutely great (especially the decadent dwarf Tyrion), but I kind of found out over time that I don't really care much about what happens to them next. What I miss are the explicitly ballbusting and charming scenes, something that would set this series apart beyond excretion and intercourse. I'm not in the mood to watch the next episode, which is quite a problem for an HBO series. (18/04/2011)

After dozens of recommendations, I finally watched the pilot. I have to say that it grabbed me right from the start so I watched the whole series in just three days. I think it's a perfect script full of quality intrigue and slightly erotic scenes. Some of the plot twists and betrayals are breathtaking. The music is also fantastic and often sent chills down my spine. A very good series all round. HBO rocks again. It's 99% for me. (08/07/2011)

Maybe the best fantasy series I've ever seen. An epic story of a fight for the Iron Throne, where it’s not the size of the army that decides, but lies and intrigue, with everyone playing a double game. The characters are awesome and well-developed, each one with their own story, all of which become intriguingly intertwined over time, promising a spectacular show. S01: 10/10. S02: 10/10. S03: 8/10. S04: 9/10. S05: 10/10. S06: 10/10. S07: 7/10. S08: 6/10. (10/09/2012)

A few years ago, I was really looking forward to this epic fantasy series. Until the end of Season 4, I more or less enjoyed it, but then came a turning point. The writers started increasingly ignoring logic, and my favorite series was gradually turning into a farce, which often made me shake my head in disbelief. I hope I live to see the day when George R. R. Martin writes the ending so that I can read it, but I’m not counting on it... (15/08/2019)