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"You May Know What Is The Right Thing To Be Done, But Love Stays The Hand. Love Is A Downfall. Best To Make Your Way Through Life Unencumbered"
Larys Strong
PLOT
"An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen" or "The best of Game of Thrones"
SCRIPT
This is more about politics and intrigues than fantasy, even though the dragons have a supportive role and the lore is mostly in the background.
This show is about the downfall of a powerful family due to egoism and hunger for absolute power. I like, especially, the fact that the women have a central role in it, as well as non-white characters, which is progressive without looking politically correct.
I like that this show brings back and enhance tha traits which made GoT a success and build on them. Like violence, sex, nudity and a compelling plot.
It's a long character study which is surrounded by wars, fights and intrigues. It's more about the people which populate the story rather than the fantastic element which are in it.
I like the decision to dig deeper into the dragons lore by giving them different traits, characters, shapes and a doctrine.
Sure, sometimes the series drags a bit and some characters act in a too melodramatic way but this is a great show, a rare example of what every series should strive to be.
Script: 8/10
ACTING
All the cast do an incredible job and deliver remarkable performances. Especially Paddy Considine, Milly Alcock, Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cook and Emilia Carey.
Considering the average age of the cast is low, this is impressive. Sure, some of them aren't as good as them, especially the newcomers, but they all manage to bring something to the characters.
I can't wait to see how they will evolve in the next seasons.
Acting: 8/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
There're a lot of wonderful shots here, where Martin's world shines in all its magnificence. I like especially the scenes where the dragons are involved because these are majestic.
Light and shadows are used carefully and colors have great relevance.
Photography: 9/10
EDITING
It isn't the best aspect of this show but it's acceptable, even though most scenes are shooted in a boring and derivative way.
I've expected more to be honest.
Editing: 6/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
The CGI is flawless and it shows with the dragons, which have a large variety of design and details. Not only that but most of the landscapes are special effects but those are smooth and gorgeous.
I think that as a series, this has special effects which are above the usual quality displayed in movies and series.
Special Effects: 9/10
SOUNDTRACK
It has elements of GoT in it and it's wonderful nonetheless. I like the work that Ramin Djawadi did on this show because most of its success is due to an epic score which enhances drama, tension and joy.
Soundtrack: 9/10
COSTUMES
These are cool and are used well to identify the characters, like Daemon's hood or Aemond crystal eye and patch, and their standing, represented by the color of their clothes.
There's a sublime attention to details here.
Costumes: 8/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 8/10
Acting: 8/10
Photography: 9/10
Editing: 6/10
Special Effects: 9/10
Soundtrack: 9/10
Costumes: 8/10
AVERAGE: 8,14
Just watch it, if you're a GoT fan or not.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Screenplay: Ryan Condal
Cast: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey, Graham McTavish, Matthew Needham, Jefferson Hall, Olivia Cooke, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban
Soundtrack: Ramin Djawadi
Cinematography: Fabian Wagner, Pepe Avila del Pino, Alejandro Martínez, Catherine Goldschmidt
Running Time: 60 min
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