Game Of Thrones

Game of thrones

Game of Thrones is a great book that transcending well into a great on screen television show. It has three successful seasons on television sets around the world, so far, with session four being filmed now. It takes a turn on historically facts and sprinkles some fantasy, power play, kingdoms, warriors and dragons. Game of thrones is a fantasy drama has amazing actors and amazing scenery linking together the great writing of George R.R. Martin!!

What It’s About

Game of Thrones has so many characters, and so many sub-stories, but the easiest and best way to explain what Game of Thrones is about … it follows several noble houses interlocked in a war for the iron throne of the land. Between the wars and battles and forthcoming supernatural horrors such as dragons and White walkers. Game of Thrones is also renowned as a book and series that has no shame in killing main characters.

Stand Out Characters In It

The show has over 257 named characters. Even the main cast list is longer then most, however these are the stand out’s in the show:

Tyrion Lannister played by Peter Dinklage is one of the most loved characters, and is the George R.R. Martin’s favorite character is has written into the books. His wit and humor is portrayed perfectly by the actor Peter.

Jon Snow Played by Kit Harington, is the lovable Bastard son of Ned stark. His character is a young adult who joins the Black watch for honor and loyalty.

Arya Stark Played by Maisie Williams is a tomboy daughter of Ned stark, she grows and shows so much power and strength throughout the show and will most likely be one of few characters that is not killed.

Queen Cersei Played brilliantly by Lena Headey, he strong and demanding character is clever and spiteful and extremely beautiful. Though it is very clear that she is so much more then a pretty face and is a force to be reckoned with.

King Joffrey is magnificently played by Jack Gleeson, the very cruel and unforgiving young king makes viewers hate him as much as the masses in the show.

Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke, is a beautiful rising queen, who finds strength and power within herself to gather an army to take back the crown. She also has the only three dragons in the world.

And so many more characters that bring the show to life!

Why it’s awesome

It takes fantasy kingdom dragons to a whole new level, with amazing scenery, great acting and action and mature scenes taking from a fantastic book, what could go wrong. It adapted the book very well, with direct guidance with the writer George R.R Martin. With 13 episodes per season, it is definitely worth a watch. Not only are the next few seasons going to be excited, but they will also tell us what the white walkers are going to do!

Have you watched it?  What did you think? Did you hate it? Tell me why? Have you read the books before or after watching the series?

-Laura