• scytale@piefed.zipEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    I watched the first episode. Not a book reader so I’m seeing it with fresh eyes. It’s been ok so far. Basically like A Knight’s Tale but set in the GoT universe, at least for that first episode. I’ll continue watching it and see if my opinion changes.

  • zabadoh@ani.social
    3·
    4 days ago

    Depends.

    If you’re a Thronie, then it’s scratching that deep lore itch. It’s good to see Alt Shift X’s analysis videos back.

    If not into the lore, then I might think it’s okay.

  • MimicJar@lemmy.worldM
    2·
    4 days ago

    We’re one episode of six into the season. Each episode is about 30 minutes, the first being a little longer.

    I think it’s worth watching the first episode and getting a good feel for what the show is, I think it’s worth it. You’re definitely in the world of Westeros, but it’s different from the previous shows.

    I mentioned the short length because I think for some this will be a show best binged, like a long film. So I’d say give the first episode a shot, if you love it, great, if it sorta works, binge it, if it isn’t for you, then that’s ok too.

      • zikzak025@lemmy.world
        2·
        4 days ago

        They do, in the first 2 minutes or so. It’s meant to be something of a gag, when they show him holding a sword and the epic-sounding Game of Thrones theme music begins to swell, only to then cut away to him taking a shit.

        I think it could have been handled better, but the takeaway meaning that they appear to be trying to convey is that this is not the same kind of show as Game of Thrones. It’s literally taking a shit on the overly grand stories that preceded it.

        I do think the rest of the episode redeems it, at least. It’s a break from the aristocratic backstabbing and scheming, providing a much-needed look into this world from a commoner’s perspective.

        Whether the rest of the short season will remain worth watching is another question, though.

      • MimicJar@lemmy.worldM
        1·
        4 days ago

        Lol. They do. It happens almost immediately and it’s meant the set the tone of the show. I thought it was a fantastic choice but I knew it was going to be divisive. But it’s a quick scene and it’s a PG-13 poop joke.

        You’ll be fine.

  • Militias@lemmy.world
    2·
    4 days ago

    It’s 40 minutes long… if you have even the tiniest bit of interest in medieval fantasy, go ahead and give the first episode a watch!

    All I can say is that I liked it enough to watch the next episode