In theory this sort of show shouldn't interest me. I've never been into fantasy/Lord Of The Rings type stuff but the trailers piqued my interest. I've Sky+ each episode so far but am yet to watch them.
Would a non-fantasy fan get any enjoyment from it ?
I think so, yes. So far, it hasn't been about massive battles, quests with magical rings, magic (think this is a no magic fantasy anyway) or anything particularly fantasy like. I wouldn't say there is much action, it is more a conversation hype type show. I think the basics that make the show great can be done with pretty much any setting: The characters and their plotting with various motives for various things while major events slowly unfold. This one just happens to be a fantasy world rather then say, medieval Rome or modern day business world.
This episode felt slightly less awesome then last week's episode. I'll never watch it again
Yet more new characters but fleshed out well and learnt more about some of the side ones, particularly on the council. Again, intresting watching things gently developing, learning more about characters.
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Never been a huge fan of the King, find him a little annoying and not quite sure why Ned once followed him. I did however greatly enjoy the conversation between King Robert and his Queen, two weary individuals, damaged by the past and perhaps wary of the future.
Tyrion and his new friend look fun but Lysa Arryn is disturbing, I think Miss Stark is going to regret visiting her sister. Be intresting to see how Ned, Littlefinger and Varys react to this, surely going to need to get Tyrion out before the Lanister's getting more angry. Enjoyed the Hound and Mountain fight, Renly with his friend and the Littlefinger/Varys conversation.