It's boobs and gore, which is just pandering IMO. It appeals to the rebel nature people have towards the puritan roots the country has that creates the sex/nudity shaming. I hear more people talk about how good the sex is on the show more than any other aspect, the second most is the how anyone can die. The two biggest selling points of the show are sex and violence.
[–] Nipsuffern 2 points 5 points 7 points (+7|-2) ago
Wow thats kind of a different and rude approach to a regular discussion
[–] Fambida 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
As a hardcore nerdy nerd of shame +5 I read the books before the show existed. I'm glad mainstream folks get to have a show based on stuff I liked, but the show does very little for me. I like some of the casting, especially for Joffrey, Tyrion, and Arya, but even at their best, they aren't as good as the books.
OFC, I also appreciate the eye candy, but not even Rose Leslie naked can make the show match up to the books.
[–] Prisoner072385 ago
I have questions, because I am genuinely curious: 1. Have you read any of the books? 2. Who do you propose the television show is pandering to, how and why?
I don't hate it, it just never caught my attention like other shows. I tried watching it like 5 times and managed to get part through most of the seasons but it just never gripped me enough to watch a whole season while it was on TV
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[–] I_Have_Cancer 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If you've made it that far, you should give book 5 a go. That being said, sometimes the show just looks like assholes playing swords.
[–] PM_TITS_WITH_UR_BEER 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I have yet to watch any of Game of Thrones and I really have no desire to. Now if you could make a GOT styled show about the World Wars, I'd watch every second.
[–] Nipsuffern 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I watched about 5 seasons of Breaking Bad and wasn't too big of a fan so while we're kind of in opposite boats i get that feeling of going against the bandwagon.
I've read the books and imo they're ok not great but no garbage, GRRM is great world builder but his story telling skills are lacking and I'd say that there are better fantasy books out there, the show has simplified many interesting characters into 1 dimensional walking cliches and feels very fractured to me.
I tried watching BB and didn't even get through first season so...
[–] Gerplunckamo 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I enjoy the books. I also enjoy beating the shit out of my dick to Emilia Clarke. Not a fan of the show itself though.
[–] HitlerIsBlack ago
Yeah, I have read all the books and I think G.R.R.M is overrated as a writer, and the show is mediocre, but trendy hipster liberals love that shit.