When I first heard that Game of Thrones was being turned into a television show, I both squealed with delight and recoiled in horror. My favourite series of books EVER was being adapted for my favourite artistic medium ; however, the thought that something could go terribly wrong and ruin everything forever was a distinct possibility. When I realised that it was being made for HBO, most of that worry was dispelled. The books have incredibly gritty, realistic, and complex characters. They have heavy plotting that would be too much for a movie and yet too complicated for the usual format found on Network Television. It also has blood, sex, death, incest, and a plethora of taboo topics. HBO is basically the ONLY way these novels could ever work on some sort of screen and IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING!
Hi folks! My name is John and I'm an avid TV watcher and academic. Many of the older articles on this blog were originally cross-posted on SpoilerTV, so this is partly a space for me to archive and keep track of my older writing. I'll be back in 2022 - I plan to cover House of the Dragon, mostly as a writing exercise for myself. It's fun to feel that energy and excitement again!