Game of Thrones is really well done. I’ve said this before, but I believe it is important to note that this is not the first time people have efforted to do a show about this type of fantasy world. Few have succeeded. I believe that the most successful of this type is in fact the show in question: Game of Thrones. As I say, it is good. Second watch good. I feel like it is working for reasons beyond the sex stuff. It does simmer down quite a bit in season two and beyond. I feel that it is working because there are dynamic characters that we love and that we hate. In specific there are characters that we love to hate, and that has absolutely led to a situation where we are drawn in to the world by the characters and we stay long enough to appreciate their arc and outcome.
Jaime Lannister is among my favorites. Two of my favorites are indeed Lannisters. I like the Lannister men, but love to hate Cersei. She’s awful and I am waiting patiently for her to suffer long. Still, there is no final outcome to this Game of Thrones beyond that which is to be created by the makers of the show… Martin has failed us.
I am not yet ready for the challenge Martin presented to me—to all of us who write in the realm of fantasy. This is a story that needs to be bested. As he is likely (and sadly) to go the way of Robert Jordan it is on us few to write a world that builds upon the beauty and horror of his world and yet gives us a new memory. One that is complete.
Some Thoughts:
- I miss the MMQB blog post in the fashion it was meant to be written.
- I am on day 3 and the writing has continued wonderfully. I’m proud and believe I can do it.