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Tuesday
Jun212011

'Game of Thrones" another terrific HBO hit

 

I'm on vacation and have been wasting time catching up on some backed-up DVR recordings, including HBO's grisly but seductive "Game of Thrones."

The 10-part series based on a fantasy novel concluded Season 1 on Sunday, and left viewers with lots of tasty threads to ponder. Like HBO's "Rome" from a few years ago, "Game of Thrones" is a lavish period piece filled with violence, sex and wonderful political storylines.

And befitting most HBO series, the acting from a large and deep cast is terrific. And, as "The Wire" taught us, don't fall in love with characters because they may not stay long. Case in point is Season 1 lead Sean Bean, whose character Lord Stark was beheaded on orders from a punk kid unsuited for his new role as king. 

If you have HBO, by all means catch this series. If not, look for it on Netflix or the inevitable DVD box set and prep yourself for what looks to be an exciting Season 2.

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