Game of Thrones
For several
years now I have been told to watch an HBO series, “Game of Thrones.” I’ve been told it is mesmerizing, addicting,
one of the best shows ever.
“You must watch it.”
This week
end, Mrs. C and I decided to binge watch the show.
I have not
watched the show up till now, because as
a contrarian I generally avoid doing what everyone tells me I must do. I eventually gave in and watched “Breaking
Bad” which was really good, so I decided I would give “Game of Thrones” a
chance.
The first
episode there was head chopping and bare bosoms. A nice combination of violence and sex. That did grab my attention for a bit. However before the episode was over, I found
it unwatchable.
I guess it
is a product of my age and my attention span.
First of all
there are about one million different characters and it was more than I could
handle trying to figure out who was who and how they were connected. Then there
were at least seven running plots; a funeral of someone that I had no idea who
died, a wedding where I had no idea who the betrothed were, and five different
kingdoms I assume all at war.
Clearly if
you are of sounder mind than I, this is a terrific show, why else would one
billion people rave about it.
Then, most of the world loves pickles, and they disgust me so…
Then, most of the world loves pickles, and they disgust me so…
I gave the
show a try. Like many shows today, most
conversations whether in an open field or around a dinner table seemed like the
characters are in a library. They
whisper and mumble, all in a medieval accent that is foreign to me. As much as I concentrated on what was being
said, I missed most of it.
“M’lord the terriers have plogged
upon the ferries.”
“Blast it man, we had better plumber
the timber!”
WHAT THE FRIG?
Mrs. C tried
to explain.
“That is Balderal, telling the king
that the terrorists have landed in the forest.”
“What does a golf course have to do
with Medieval kingdoms?”
“Balderal, not Baltusrol you idiot!”
“Which one is Balderal, the fat guy
with the beard wearing an animal?”
“Yes.”
“They are all fat with beards wearing
animals!”
“Just pay attention.”
"And what the Hell is 'plumber the timber?'"
"I'm not sure, I can play that part back if you want."
"And what the Hell is 'plumber the timber?'"
"I'm not sure, I can play that part back if you want."
“You know what, I am too old to pay
attention and concentrate on a TV show. That is not entertainment to me, you
enjoy it, I’m going to watch golf.”
“You’re a jerk!”
“You won’t watch “Seinfeld” maybe the
best sitcom ever, I’ll pass on this mumble-whisper fest that apparently is the
greatest TV drama ever.”
When people
tell me that “You have to watch…” I do get my contrary up.
I wouldn’t
go see “Hamilton” if there were free front row tickets and the theater was
around the corner.
I am a lover of Game of Thrones and am counting down the days until it returns! Two words - Jon Snow. - Ask Mrs. C. :) Hahahaha
ReplyDeleteI love to read and Game of Thrones was recommended. I gave it a go. I couldn't follow all the characters and decided I wouldn't live long enough to get through it and actually know what I read. That's why I passed on this show. Looks like I'm sticking with Hallmark movies. The plots are all alike and so are the characters. Easy peasy.
ReplyDeleteI am with you on Game of Thrones. It sounds like a fantasy horror show, but to each their own. I am almost to the point that I only like programs with four or less characters and have it done in half an hour. If it is really good or a one time movie, I can do two hours. I do like Frankie and Grace (each episode is about 23 minutes). It is like Golden Girls gone wild with the help of plastic surgery. You wouldn’t like it.
ReplyDeleteYeah...exactly that! And I like Frankie and Grace, too. :-)
DeleteI don't have HBO, so I've never seen "Game of Thrones." I do have Showtime, and one of my favorites is the terribly inappropriate "Shameless." For anyone who has watched it and was offended, let's just say "HELLO! The TITLE tells you what to expect!" Anyhoo... I record it to watch later, because ALL the actors seem to rush through their lines, or low-talk. It takes me about 90 minutes to watch an hour show, what with all my re-winding to catch the dialogue.
ReplyDeleteI haven't yet watched Game of Thrones either. I thought I'd wait until the series ended, then buy the box set and binge watch. But like you, I can't take in too much all at once, so too many characters and too many running plots from the first episode on are going to do my head in. It's better if they start slowly and introduce new characters and plots as they go along.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how alike we are! I watched a bit of Game of Thrones and could not understand what was going on. Where's John Wayne or Gary Cooper when you need them? Too many characters all looking the same. Then there's Downton Abbey. What is all that about? Not one line of comedy in the whole script. TV is not what it used to be!
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Not on our telly is all I can say, but I'm with you on the mumble whispering which drives me mad, particularly when it's done by women. Male voices come across much better. Surely by now the TV people should know whats wrong.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds dreadful. I can't handle shows with that kind of violence. I did binge Breaking Bad, but left the room during some of the worst scenes.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You have saved me for even thinking I might want to get HBO and join the hoards that love that show. I'll pass and be happy about it.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this. I don't have to watch anything. I've not watched this show either and I won't be. It's not my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day, Joe. 😎
I read the books, so I’ve no interest in the TV show.
ReplyDeleteI am curious, however, about whether the book series will be completed
I read the books but I decided it would be too violent for me so I didn’t.
ReplyDeleteHamilton on the other hand, I think I would enjoy.
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I'm losing patience with watching images on a screen. I keep thinking "isn't there something more interesting to do than this? Even cleaning the bathroom seems more exciting."
ReplyDeleteLast time Sweetie and i went to buy new phones, they had posters of Game of Thrones up to advertise that they also provide TV service. Sweetie asked what it was, and couldn't seem to grasp as i tried to explain. Finally i told him it was the TV show the girls like so much, and that seemed to satisfy him.
ReplyDeleteThe saleslady was biting her tongue and looking at him like she could not believe she was going to sell good, technical equipment to such a dunderhead, and i was secretly watching her and laughing.
No, i've never seen the show, but i know the basic premise/plot and figure i might get around to reading the book someday.
Just asked hubby why are you so laughing and I replied
ReplyDeleteToday i am visiting Joe' blog :)))
You are so right about this show though i loved pickle in my youth but that love surely disgust me later years.
To be honest I still didn't find a single show from NETFLIX originals!
So weird so confusing and totally waste of time.
Writer and director both do not seem to be interested in SENSIBILITY OR LOGIC
Just raw horrible humour and other 2 categories you mentioned above.
Hubby too is annoyed with inappropriate material they film and show that leads nowhere
We don't get HBO, so I've never seen Game of Thrones. I do have the theme song on my iPhone because I like it.
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