KnockBack, Episode 214 | Game of Thrones (Season 1)
Added 2022-03-14 16:01:04 +0000 UTCWhen it comes to HBO's mega-hit Game of Thrones -- arguably the single most famous offering in the four decade-long history of cable television -- there's so much to say. Like, tons. Infinite amounts, even. So, we've decided to tackle Game of Thrones here on KnockBack with an episode dedicated to each season, in an attempt to do some justice to something so grand. The first 10 episodes set George RR Martin's epic story (derived from his novel series A Song of Fire and Ice) into motion. We meet the Lannisters, Starks, and others who are all vying for a single throne, would-be rulers of great kingdoms steeped in history, tradition, and conflict. Game of Thrones is considered one of the best television shows ever for a reason: Because it really, truly is. It's a show that embodies the notion of "exceptional." And we're happy to celebrate it with a robust chat about the characters, settings, and story arcs that make season one hum.
Comments
Reading the books after the show was complete, made me realize just how bad seasons 6 to 8 were
Jacob Lesperance
2024-03-12 14:36:36 +0000 UTCGreat wrap up here. Dagan made a point I haven’t thought about in a while where very few shows have such memorable characters and the ensemble they pulled off here, even in S1 is remarkable.
NeO JD
2022-06-22 09:10:02 +0000 UTCNot finished with the episode yet, but I had to comment and say FUCK Sansa, FUCK Joffrey, and in case I forgot FFFFFFFFUCK Joffrey. Okay back to the episode. (fuck Joffrey, I feel sorry for that actor because he did a phenomenal job...fuck that piece of trash lol)
Lou & Rei Loper
2022-03-25 16:13:32 +0000 UTCI hope the final two books are release after a
Mitch
2022-03-23 01:40:55 +0000 UTCAn episode by episode show of Mad Men would be awesome with Colin and Dagan.
Joel A
2022-03-22 05:12:02 +0000 UTCSeason 8 inspired me to read the books to get the truth of the series, and it was a year obsession. The books are great! And really not as dense as you'd think. Reading a chapter or two a day when I could, my wife and zi flew through the books. Just prepare yourself for heartbreak once you finish and you realize winds of winter ain't coming
Jonny Sousa
2022-03-21 11:28:52 +0000 UTCI'd really like to do that.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-16 20:20:35 +0000 UTCAwesome. Enjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-16 20:20:30 +0000 UTCI would definitely recommend reading the books. There is a bunch of small details that the show is missing. Plus some very different story lines near the end of the series.
Ryan Greenwood
2022-03-16 16:24:21 +0000 UTCPerfect timing, just got done with season 4, thanks boys!
Jordan
2022-03-15 18:35:43 +0000 UTCMany 'adults' have a problem with it being used in vulgar and gratuitous ways, including me!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-15 17:15:04 +0000 UTCYeah, it's as we said: It's hard to even know where to begin or what to discuss. But I think we did well.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-15 17:14:40 +0000 UTCI think we did a pretty good job, but I'll leave that to you.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-15 17:14:25 +0000 UTCI'm tempted to get back into the books.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-15 17:14:07 +0000 UTCThat's up to you. We try not to seriously spoil what's to come.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-15 17:14:01 +0000 UTCI truly can't understand why any adult would have a problem with sex or nudity...so I am curious where you guys came down on the big scene with Dany and her new babies. If any nudity is absolutely artistically needed for a scene to work, it is that one. (Honestly, I think all her season 1 scenes are important characterwise).
Ryan Zimm
2022-03-14 21:24:49 +0000 UTCI just listened to all of this at work and I feel like you guys barely scratched the surface. A true testament to how dense the world of westeros and game of thrones is, I could have listened to another 2.5 hours of this episode. I am excited for the rest of your coverage. Here is a fun question: What do you think Dennis Reynolds (It's always sunny) would think of the sex scenes? not erotic enough? lol
Mitchell Lundsberg
2022-03-14 19:53:41 +0000 UTCWill be fun to listen to this! I watched season 1 well after the release and loved it so I read all the books and continued to watch more seasons. Books started great and somewhere around the 4th book I didn’t like it near as much. I hated “A Dance With Dragons” so much that I quit watching the TV show too…. I will never read another Martin book and I am always reading fantasy. But the discussion around this series is infinitely fascinating and I enjoy hearing about it. Will be curious to see how Knockback compares to Binge Mode for how you cover it. Looking forward to it and thanks for the great show as always!
Nick DeBoer
2022-03-14 19:52:53 +0000 UTCGreat episode brother. In regards to the incest stuff the book goes into more detail in the cersei chapters but it’s pretty much how you framed it where there is no one good enough besides a Lannister, and the fact that they are twins. There’s a lot more to it, but I haven’t read the books in a long time. She also justifies it because the Targeryans had a long lineage of incests when they conquered Westeros for similar reasons to her own.
Kenneth Oms
2022-03-14 19:48:29 +0000 UTCMe and the wife have been wanting to rewatch GoT for a while now; since I’ve watched the whole series 2-3 times and season 1 probably 5 or 6 times at least, should I listen and then watch or watch and then listen to this podcast like a normal person?
Roger
2022-03-14 19:33:09 +0000 UTCIndeed.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-14 18:36:42 +0000 UTCGot me wanting to rewatch it, even though there are so many great shows I haven’t seen yet…
Noah Friscopp
2022-03-14 17:47:30 +0000 UTCI'll have an assessment after we are done.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-14 16:56:06 +0000 UTCEnjoy!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-14 16:55:56 +0000 UTCSeasons 1-4 are the best Show of All Time. Seasons 5-6 are Exceptional. Seasons 7-8 are good.
Robbie Agnew
2022-03-14 16:40:21 +0000 UTCDamn, didn't realize it's been that long
House Humpers International
2022-03-14 16:31:08 +0000 UTCTechnically the first season came out in 2011 if I'm not mistaken. Man that makes me feel old lol
B-Nole5
2022-03-14 16:21:14 +0000 UTCWhat ever happened to something having to be more than 10 years old before having an episode about it?
House Humpers International
2022-03-14 16:15:44 +0000 UTCSo happy to see yall tackle this behemoth. I absolutely loved the show through season 4, so these will be a great listen. After season 4, the series took a rough turn for me, looking forward to yalls thoughts!!!
Alex Bolton
2022-03-14 16:03:11 +0000 UTC
