Originally Posted by Gonzo:
Oh ok. So if I got this right, we're comparing two shows that have nothing in common. Ones about dragons and kings and trolls and governmental bodies etc. The other is about the zombie apocalypse and cannibals and mean people.
Kinda like comparing The Jeffersons to NYPD Blue. It's apples and oranges.
Someone else (not you?) told BL he shouldn't watch GoT because he didn't like the meaningless death of Beth. He just refuted it by saying the death of Beth is nothing like the supposedly "meaningless" deaths on GoT. [Reply]
Originally Posted by NewChief:
Someone else (not you?) told BL he shouldn't watch GoT because he didn't like the meaningless death of Beth. He just refuted it by saying the death of Beth is nothing like the supposedly "meaningless" deaths on GoT.
I'm cutting Gonzo some slack at this point. He later revealed he hasn't seen GoT. So he was comparing the two in the abstract. Much more understandable reaction given that information. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Baby Lee:
I'm cutting Gonzo some slack at this point. He later revealed he hasn't seen GoT. So he was comparing the two in the abstract. Much more understandable reaction given that information.
Originally Posted by Baby Lee:
You really really REALLY need to watch it from the beginning to the present without spoiling yourself in the interim. It's a great show, but not one you just dip your toe into from time to time. Basically it's all one gigantic saga that builds on itself as it goes along. Not every episode is mandatory watching, but skipping entire seasons or starting up with the present episodes is not advised.
100%, and I'm jealous of anyone who hasn't started GoT and can now watch fresh from the beginning. Once you start watching, I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to see every episode. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KevB:
100%, and I'm jealous of anyone who hasn't started GoT and can now watch fresh from the beginning. Once you start watching, I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to see every episode.
Found it on the dish on HBO On Demand, gonna start a marathon watch this weekend.
Far as that goes might start it tonight after The Flash. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by KevB:
100%, and I'm jealous of anyone who hasn't started GoT and can now watch fresh from the beginning. Once you start watching, I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to see every episode.
I'd submit its also one of the most rewatchable shows as well. You catch a lot armed with foreknowledge. But that's different from watching for the first time knowing what's coming due to spoilers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Baby Lee:
If I got this right, the only reason the two are being compared is because I remarked on shitty writing and someone warned me that if I couldn't handle characters dying, I should stay away from GoT.
Basically.
In walking dead a lot of main characters die, just like GoT. Both are top shows.
Everyone knew a death was coming, it is an apocalyptic tv series. People are going to die tons of ways. Not all of them herioc or meaningfully.
Would a cut on her finger and dying of infection been a better death?
Her death and how it happened reminded people that shit is ****ed up and makes nothing makes sense in their lives. It reminded them of it. Reminded the viewers also it seems.
The only thing I am shocked of was there was no big shoot out and more deaths.. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Baby Lee:
You really really REALLY need to watch it from the beginning to the present without spoiling yourself in the interim. It's a great show, but not one you just dip your toe into from time to time. Basically it's all one gigantic saga that builds on itself as it goes along. Not every episode is mandatory watching, but skipping entire seasons or starting up with the present episodes is not advised.
Also per Baby Lee's suggestion, you might want to watch season 1 twice. It takes a lot of watching to understand the characters and houses. [Reply]
