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**BenDengGo** · 04-03-2012, 11:41 AM

the opening theme is ridiculously awesome!!! the first theme since a-team, that i havent skipped.

**R-Star** · 04-03-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BenDengGo

the opening theme is ridiculously awesome!!! the first theme since a-team, that i havent skipped.

I like that it shows the destinations for each episode in the opening credits.

Not a huge deal, but just a small thing I enjoy. Anytime I don't see the Eyrie I enjoy it. That means I don't have to see some ugly skank mom and her gremlin child.

RedsDrunk · 04-04-2012, 01:43 PM

I'd say its a bit nieve to assume that the show will undoubtedly reach any certain number of seasons. People tend to overestimate the popularity of shows based on their own feelings about them. Shows, especially expensive ones, can be derailed for any number of reasons despite recieveing all the critical praise in the world."Creative differences," writer's strikes, studio in-fighting. All of those can be program breaking and none of it is uncommon.

When all is said and done it's veiwership that dictates the lengths that a showrunner will go to keep something going.The show is new and buzzing, but what if there are major delays and the public loses interest? With a show of this magnitude to start I can only imagine how much bigger its going to need to go to do the story justice. Think of how intimidating that amplifying budget
is going to look to HBO execs if there aren't the neilson ratings to justify them.

It's not something I want to happen, but just because the show is great does not make it a foregone conclusion that it will reach any type of satisfying ending. History isn't on it's side.

RedsDrunk · 04-04-2012, 01:49 PM

What were the ratings like last year and this year BTW?

**Pay Ton** · 04-04-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsDrunk

I'd say its a bit nieve to assume that the show will undoubtedly reach any certain number of seasons. People tend to overestimate the popularity of shows based on their own feelings about them. Shows, especially expensive ones, can be derailed for any number of reasons despite recieveing all the critical praise in the world."Creative differences," writer's strikes, studio in-fighting. All of those can be program breaking and none of it is uncommon.

When all is said and done it's veiwership that dictates the lengths that a showrunner will go to keep something going.The show is new and buzzing, but what if there are major delays and the public loses interest? With a show of this magnitude to start I can only imagine how much bigger its going to need to go to do the story justice. Think of how intimidating that amplifying budget
is going to look to HBO execs if there aren't the neilson ratings to justify them.

It's not something I want to happen, but just because the show is great does not make it a foregone conclusion that it will reach any type of satisfying ending. History isn't on it's side.

Precisely my point.

There's just so many things working against a show getting to a seventh/eight/ninth/tenth season.

Each season presents new challenges. Look at how many popular shows (both critically and ratings-wise) haven't made it to a seventh season.

You might have to deal with any number of things, and I'm not even talking about cancellation from HBO. Increasing demands from actors, writers, producers (monetary or otherwise). Production costs (Deadwood, Rome) become a problem.

I mean, you look at how many problems arise on the set of a movie, now multiply that by ten, because you're talking about an hour long television drama with expensive set pieces and high production values and you're trying to make that go seven, eight, nine, ten years. It's just unrealistic.

Again, if it makes it past a seventh season, I'd be surprised. A seventh season already is a lot, anything past that is a hell of a lot.

ATLien · 04-04-2012, 02:01 PM

I like how nobody has commented on the episode. Have you all just read all the books and therefore know whats coming

**R-Star** · 04-04-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLien

I like how nobody has commented on the episode. Have you all just read all the books and therefore know whats coming

I have anyways. I don't want to talk about shit in depth or I'll give stuff away.

**ChrisWoj** · 04-04-2012, 06:05 PM

NOTE TO R-STAR: Do not read. This post may contain spoilers.

One nice thing about HBO, though, is that when a show receives truly strong critical acclaim and has at least a decently strong viewership (not even a superb viewership) - they'll keep it on the air and let it play out its run.

**R-Star** · 04-04-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisWoj

NOTE TO R-STAR: Do not read. This post may contain spoilers.

One nice thing about HBO, though, is that when a show receives truly strong critical acclaim and has at least a decently strong viewership (not even a superb viewership) - they'll keep it on the air and let it play out its run.

You finish all the books yet cock sucker?

e-monk · 04-09-2012, 10:15 AM

Bran's story arc is getting the high hard one this season which is probably fine since it's one of the less dynamic arcs in the series (although I expect it may be one of the most vital)

**ChrisWoj** · 04-15-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by R-Star

You finish all the books yet cock sucker?

About a week after the last one emerged on the shelves, yep. Thanks for caring, douche nozzle.

**ChrisWoj** · 04-15-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by e-monk

Bran's story arc is getting the high hard one this season which is probably fine since it's one of the less dynamic arcs in the series (although I expect it may be one of the most vital)

Agree on both counts.

**R-Star** · 04-15-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisWoj

About a week after the last one emerged on the shelves, yep. Thanks for caring, douche nozzle.

How's about you get the **** out of this thread before you ruin shit for people again jackass?

**ChrisWoj** · 04-15-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by R-Star

How's about you get the **** out of this thread before you ruin shit for people again jackass?

Oh lord, R*Star has his vaggie in a twist again. Be a dear and rinse the sand out of there before you pull something again, Joffey.

**R-Star** · 04-15-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisWoj

Oh lord, R*Star has his vaggie in a twist again. Be a dear and rinse the sand out of there before you pull something again, Joffey.

Ok?

Again, no one ****ing cares that you've read all the books. Doesn't make you special. I've read them as well. Difference is I don't get a boner and try to come in and do some foreshadowing.

You want to talk about the books, make a thread and talk about the books.

04-03-2012, 11:41 AM	#256 (permalink)
BenDengGo Remember My Name Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germany Age: 29 Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 2085206	Re: Game of Thrones the opening theme is ridiculously awesome!!! the first theme since a-team, that i havent skipped.

04-04-2012, 01:43 PM	#258 (permalink)
RedsDrunk Your Fav. Personal Demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Age: 29 Posts: 4,024 Rep Power: 4555263	Re: Game of Thrones I'd say its a bit nieve to assume that the show will undoubtedly reach any certain number of seasons. People tend to overestimate the popularity of shows based on their own feelings about them. Shows, especially expensive ones, can be derailed for any number of reasons despite recieveing all the critical praise in the world."Creative differences," writer's strikes, studio in-fighting. All of those can be program breaking and none of it is uncommon. When all is said and done it's veiwership that dictates the lengths that a showrunner will go to keep something going.The show is new and buzzing, but what if there are major delays and the public loses interest? With a show of this magnitude to start I can only imagine how much bigger its going to need to go to do the story justice. Think of how intimidating that amplifying budget is going to look to HBO execs if there aren't the neilson ratings to justify them. It's not something I want to happen, but just because the show is great does not make it a foregone conclusion that it will reach any type of satisfying ending. History isn't on it's side.

04-04-2012, 01:49 PM	#259 (permalink)
RedsDrunk Your Fav. Personal Demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Age: 29 Posts: 4,024 Rep Power: 4555263	Re: Game of Thrones What were the ratings like last year and this year BTW?

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04-04-2012, 06:05 PM	#263 (permalink)
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04-09-2012, 10:15 AM	#265 (permalink)
e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: Game of Thrones Bran's story arc is getting the high hard one this season which is probably fine since it's one of the less dynamic arcs in the series (although I expect it may be one of the most vital)

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