13 Reasons Why You Must Watch Game Of Thrones Even If It's Not Your Thing

There's a reason why Game of Thrones have become the most watched and enjoyed show of HBO. Here's 13 reasons why you must watch Game of Thrones if you haven't already.

1.       Never Been Done Before

Think of all the series you can think of from different genres, and then think again. You simply won’t find another fantasy series with politics, sex, violence, mythical creatures, swordfights, varied landscapes and medieval humor stuffed in perfect proportions to leave you mesmerized and wanting more even after it gives you a complete package.

2.       Politics

Like other series (Say, House of Cards), Game of Thrones is also about politics. It’s the struggle to be the most powerful man (or woman) of Westeros by earning the Iron Throne. In a country like India, who knew that fantasy politics would be so enthralling that it could capture the minds of thousands of people!

3.       Casting

I think it’s a unanimous view that the casting for GOT is perfect. Be it Peter Dinklage as the imp, Jason Momoa as tribe leader Khal Drogo, Maisie Williams as the young bold Arya or Gwendoline Christie as the beastly Brienne, nobody else could have done the roles better justice than the ones already playing it. Even the child actors are wonderful! And I’m not talking about them being cute or witty - the characters of the children are equally complex and they portray these characters with utmost perfection.

4.       Character Complexity

Every character has something to offer to the storyline and the concept of good and bad is vague as they keep merging into each other beautifully. Someone who seems really evil at first wins our heart by some good deed soon enough whereas a seemingly harmless person might turn out to be the shrewdest of them all. Everyone has a story. Every person has reasons to do whatever they do. Everyone has flaws, nobody is perfect.

5.       Absence of Archetype

Nothing is as it seems. Tyrion, the dwarf seems like someone who will be used as a comic relief, but he turns out to be among the most complex characters who is an unusually witty man with a good conscience although a ‘whoring’ drunk. Daenerys, a weak princess is married off to a tribe king but she soon uses her situation to her advantage and ends up a leader herself and conquers vast lands and commands huge armies!

6.       Level of detail

The amount of thought given to the characters, the costumes, the topographies of the different kingdoms, the language is stupendous. A glance at any of the above is enough to let the viewers know where they are or where the characters are from. Developing the Dothraki language itself and learning it indicates how passionate the crew is and how they pay attention to the tiniest detail.

7.       Unexpectedness

This by far is the best thing about GOT. Twists get a whole new meaning in here. Just when you think you are starting to figure it out, an abrupt change completely blows you of your track. Important characters are killed abruptly at the height of their popularity. People make unexpected decisions which change the complete course of action leaving the viewers baffled.

8.       Dialogues

If you are a fan of quirky conversations, witty comebacks and riddled exchanges then GOT is for you. The wide range of accents and languages is what makes GOT so authentic, believable and every linguist’s dream come true. Tyrion’s witty tantrums and anecdotes are my personal favorites. His mocking of Joffrey and his trial speech are probably some of the best dialogues ever!

9.       Sex

Although I haven’t followed many series, I think GOT is among the most explicit ones when it comes to portraying nudity. You might say that it’s just porn, but no! The sexual scenes are so much more. Sometimes they are used to denote the relationship between two people but in here it serves mostly as an exposition scene where characters through their conversation (before, after or during sex)explain their schemes, what they are doing to whom and why.

10.   Violence

The violence, gore and tortures are not only graphic but also inventive and well executed. Be it pouring molten gold over the head, or squeezing it till it crushes, or a painful death by slow poisoning or the classic rat torture, GOT gives Violence a whole new meaning on screen and is not meant for the lily-livered.

11.   Mythical creatures

This part of the series indeed excites the child in us. Dragons are portrayed as the untamable and vicious creatures they are, and who wouldn’t love to tame a majestic dire wolf after watching GOT, not everyone is as lucky as Sophie Turner! If you are into zombies, then the white-walkers would definitely catch your attention and so will the creepy Children of the Forest. The reason why the presence of these mythical creatures is enjoyed so much is that they are not overused but just whenever necessary.

12.   Landscape

One has to agree that the audience is taken on a wonderful journey in every episode through the stunning locations in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco and Iceland. The breath taking scenario is to die for and has also hiked the tourism in those regions. The landscapes selected for every shot is pure perfection.

13.   Music

There’s absolutely no doubt that Ramin Djawadi has done a highly admirable job in composing the theme track of GOT. There’s no reason to not be in love with the drums and cello as the map unfolds the various locations the episode is going to explore. The music is captivating and addictive.

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