...I am not sure how it worked for people who never read the books. My gf didn't and she was quite confused who the Stark kids were in the beginning and had a few questions from time to time. Beyond that they handled the family relations and connections between the characters and the switching between the locations rather well, I found.
...was in this very position. He had some confusion trying to follow the names and connections, but overall it's nothing which discouraged him. In fact he looks forward to more episodes to get additional information and understanding. Bottom line was he enjoyed it very much and can't wait for more. He was a bit turned off by the ending however, only from the perspective of children being killed. I gave a littler spoiler by informing him that Bran in fact does not die, which he was happy to learn. He also commented about how he loves to follow strong characters and become invested in them....at which point I gave him a bit of a warning about how GRRM writes

And the title sequence is awesome. I am excited about the next episodes.
Title sequence was kick-ass, and apparently will slightly change with each episode depending on where the action is that night.
I would slave, to pave the way, to sink your ship of fools.
Game of Thrones - Episode 1: Official discussion thread
17/04/2011 11:04:49 AM
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i'm going to start off with....
17/04/2011 04:08:12 PM
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It seems to have focused him back on aSoFaI....He has made alot of progress on aDwD almost Done!!! *NM*
17/04/2011 10:58:09 PM
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HOLY CRAP
18/04/2011 03:06:55 AM
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No, but Jaime and Tyrion have a VERY strong sibling resemblance.
18/04/2011 06:29:00 AM
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Joff's lips were just not pouty enough I thought, still I can't stand the sight of him, so good job *NM*
18/04/2011 07:13:22 AM
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I also approve of the casting. Other impressions:
18/04/2011 06:33:44 AM
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Dany's wedding night did not end with a smile....
18/04/2011 07:08:38 AM
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Hmm.
18/04/2011 07:47:44 AM
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I think you're pretty close to remembering correctly
19/04/2011 02:28:06 AM
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Meh, I didn't really mind that scene.
19/04/2011 03:38:34 AM
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I really enjoyed it, but one thing that was distracting me...
18/04/2011 08:15:54 AM
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So you were definitly watching it on a LCD or LED tv with 120hrtz or greater.....they are poopy
18/04/2011 08:52:29 AM
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Ouch....
18/04/2011 09:59:28 PM
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I'm not an expert by any means, but I think you have that wrong.
19/04/2011 03:22:46 AM
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Re: I'm not an expert by any means, but I think you have that wrong.
19/04/2011 02:29:30 PM
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As I said, you sound like you know what you're talking about.
19/04/2011 03:53:34 PM
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I've gotta butt in
19/04/2011 04:46:28 PM
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The more, the merrier.
19/04/2011 05:26:29 PM
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Poopy was kinda strong language. It is a matter of taste and Aemon is my new favorite.
19/04/2011 06:25:15 PM
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Re: Poopy was kinda strong language. It is a matter of taste and Aemon is my new favorite.
19/04/2011 06:44:18 PM
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Re: As I said, you sound like you know what you're talking about.
20/04/2011 12:24:25 AM
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this whole discussion has gone way over my head
20/04/2011 12:53:06 AM
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Don't worry about it, there's no reason to know most of that stuff.
20/04/2011 08:08:15 AM
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One question that can be seen in the preview
18/04/2011 06:55:16 AM
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I wondered at this too
18/04/2011 07:26:15 PM
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Re: I wondered at this too
18/04/2011 08:21:07 PM
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Yes like predator! Don't like the noises they had it making too. Importance of colour:
18/04/2011 11:47:17 PM
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It appears doggy-style is the preferred method of copulation so far.
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18/04/2011 08:11:45 AM
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the last couple we saw doing it that way
18/04/2011 08:34:33 AM
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I could be wrong but I seem to think the book had her looking over his shoulder from missionary.
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19/04/2011 04:29:26 AM
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Is it me
18/04/2011 12:48:48 PM
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Yes, it was definitely a different scenery than the rest of Winterfell.
19/04/2011 04:31:00 AM
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Yeah, she was walking through the inner yard and then arrived there
19/04/2011 08:35:54 AM
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Well I think it was as good as it could have been.
19/04/2011 03:03:27 AM
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Interesting that you comment on the looks, because I felt the same.
19/04/2011 03:50:49 AM
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That was very good, but...
19/04/2011 08:17:02 AM
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A friend....
19/04/2011 07:32:05 PM
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A couple of early impressions...
19/04/2011 07:55:04 PM
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nah, the break out performance on this show is going to be
20/04/2011 01:00:50 AM
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I enjoyed it. I'll continue watching and maybe even give the book another go when I have time.
20/04/2011 12:58:56 AM
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