blanknamedstuff
Joined Jul 2010
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This series is definitely a fantasy piece. The locales are outstanding, there are knightly games and battles, and the costumes are what you'd expect for a Dark Ages period story.
But don't let any of that lull you into a sense that you'll be seeing a "Lord of the Rings" copy cat. Game of Thrones is a political intrigue story about several Houses (clans, family groups) and their struggle for dominance. The story is very engaging and quite well scripted. It is very easy to imagine something like this had actually happened in history.
The acting is standard for the genre. Expect to hear generic English accents from most of the cast, although the story specific language is spoken very well. It sounds like a mix of Elvish and Arabic; the actors must have practiced it a lot. There are a few moments where the acting is stiff or forced but all in all it's good.
It should be noted that this is an HBO original series, and like other series from HBO and Showtime you can expect the cookie-cutter formula for "risky and shocking". What it amounts to is an abundance of nudity (male and female) and strong language (F-bombs) that isn't actually necessary. In several places it actually slows the progression as the episode stops for a moment to allow naked people to randomly pop into the scene. If full frontal nudity is a major turn off for you then you will not enjoy the series as it pervades every episode.
The only complaint I have is that it seems like something has been left out, most likely for timing. There are a few minor arcs that are introduced and then disappear for quite a while, only to jump back in at an odd time. For example: in the first episode there is a lot of emphasis put on the dire wolves. They get a bit of screen time in the first two episodes then disappear except for parts where it's necessary to move the story forward. I know I'm supposed to care about the critters as much as the characters (apparently) do, but they don't get enough screen time to be more than furry props.
Still, this is a very good series. I'd recommend it to anyone who can stomach HBO shows.
But don't let any of that lull you into a sense that you'll be seeing a "Lord of the Rings" copy cat. Game of Thrones is a political intrigue story about several Houses (clans, family groups) and their struggle for dominance. The story is very engaging and quite well scripted. It is very easy to imagine something like this had actually happened in history.
The acting is standard for the genre. Expect to hear generic English accents from most of the cast, although the story specific language is spoken very well. It sounds like a mix of Elvish and Arabic; the actors must have practiced it a lot. There are a few moments where the acting is stiff or forced but all in all it's good.
It should be noted that this is an HBO original series, and like other series from HBO and Showtime you can expect the cookie-cutter formula for "risky and shocking". What it amounts to is an abundance of nudity (male and female) and strong language (F-bombs) that isn't actually necessary. In several places it actually slows the progression as the episode stops for a moment to allow naked people to randomly pop into the scene. If full frontal nudity is a major turn off for you then you will not enjoy the series as it pervades every episode.
The only complaint I have is that it seems like something has been left out, most likely for timing. There are a few minor arcs that are introduced and then disappear for quite a while, only to jump back in at an odd time. For example: in the first episode there is a lot of emphasis put on the dire wolves. They get a bit of screen time in the first two episodes then disappear except for parts where it's necessary to move the story forward. I know I'm supposed to care about the critters as much as the characters (apparently) do, but they don't get enough screen time to be more than furry props.
Still, this is a very good series. I'd recommend it to anyone who can stomach HBO shows.
If you're looking for softcore porn under the guise of legit entertainment look no further. While this may appeal to some viewers, not all fans of the Fantasy genre will appreciate the slap in the face.
First let's walk through the writing process. Start by squeezing in sex scenes until it loses all credibility then remove one. Now weave a water-thin plot around the sex, add a few movie clichés, and toss in a bit of fairy tale lore for good measure. Viola -- Lost Girl.
Seriously. Even the last season of "Heroes" had more direction.
The story plays out like a 5th grader's book report on a classic novel. You know there should be a lot of substance, but what you get is a highlight reel. With boobies! The characters don't have enough time to develop and end up with ridiculous monologues.
The sad thing is that Lost Girl has a lot of potential. The characters are actually interesting, the plot (as little as there is) deals with realistic emotional baggage, the actors are believable, and the Fae lore is a unique take on existing legends. It's too bad it will never live up to its potential so long as it's competing with shows like Tru Blood for the "Most Gratuitous Sex in an Almost Legitimate Series" award.
First let's walk through the writing process. Start by squeezing in sex scenes until it loses all credibility then remove one. Now weave a water-thin plot around the sex, add a few movie clichés, and toss in a bit of fairy tale lore for good measure. Viola -- Lost Girl.
Seriously. Even the last season of "Heroes" had more direction.
The story plays out like a 5th grader's book report on a classic novel. You know there should be a lot of substance, but what you get is a highlight reel. With boobies! The characters don't have enough time to develop and end up with ridiculous monologues.
The sad thing is that Lost Girl has a lot of potential. The characters are actually interesting, the plot (as little as there is) deals with realistic emotional baggage, the actors are believable, and the Fae lore is a unique take on existing legends. It's too bad it will never live up to its potential so long as it's competing with shows like Tru Blood for the "Most Gratuitous Sex in an Almost Legitimate Series" award.