So the 1st season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” just ended. There were only 10 episodes this season. I must say I was very impressed. There wasn’t one episodes that I hated, I loved them all. Yes, this is my no. 1 favorite TV show currently. It’s such an intense show that will keep you watching. After this season, I want more, but we’re going to have to wait next year for Season 2 which next season will be based on George R.R. Martin’s book, “Clash of Kings”, the second book of the series which I am currently reading now.

Back to the show, the characters are so like-able and entertaining to watch. Each character has different emotions and feelings. Some of the characters can be good, and friendly. Some characters can be hateful, evil and violent. Some characters can be funny & comical (like Tyrion Lannister, the midget character for example). All the characters are enjoyable: Lord Eddard Stark, Robb, Arya, Sansa, Tyrion, Catelyn, Princess Daenerys, Khal Drogo, King Robert Baratheon, Joffrey, etc.

I think my favorite three characters would have to be Eddard Stark, Princess Daenerys, and Tyrion. As I said before, the TV show stayed pretty faithful to George R.R. Martin’s works. The show didn’t leave anything out from the book at all. I was very surprised of that. The show has a mix of emotions. It can be very dark, graphic, and sometimes some of the show can be enjoyable in a more positive way.

I’m just so impressed with the storytelling, it’s just so amazing and intelligently written. Once you get into these stories, you’ll get immediately hooked. You’ll be at the edge of your seat most of the time. I think this is the best show on TV in years. The best show on TV used to be “Friday Night Lights” but FNL dropped down to No. 2, now “Game of Thrones” is no. 1 on my list. I’m already looking forward to Season 2 next year. Yes, you betcha, I will collect these series on DVD for sure.

I’m glad these series landed on the TV screen instead of the big screen in theaters. I don’t want to talk about any of the plot points in this show ’cause there are a lot of twists and turns that will shock you. The thing is, you don’t have to be a fan of medieval stories to get into this show. It can be for anyone.

If you didn’t catch the show, I’m sure HBO will be re-running the first season throughout the summer and I’m sure it will come out on DVD/Blu Ray in the Fall. So if you haven’t caught this show, I’d suggest you check it out in the future. You would think it’s the best show on TV for sure. This show will be winning a lot of awards, so expect this show to get a lot of nominations for the Golden Globes this year.

Kev