Title: So much potential, but bitterly disappointing
Product review: I'm a huge fan of fantasy and scifi, and I've heard so much hype about the Game of Thrones series, that I was ecstatic to see it available on-demand from Amazon Prime. I ponied up the extra buck to watch it in HD, sat back, and prepared to be amazed. Well, I guess I was amazed, but not in the way I expected. This episode falls amazingly short of its potential. There are plenty of elements to grab and hold attention: characters facing tough choices, boys coming of age, a young girl more suited for combat than cross-stitching, mysterious and outrageously evil enemies, etc... I mean, sure those are old stand-bys, and maybe a bit trite, but they work. Production and casting are also quite good. But things quickly go from promising to pathetic. Gratuitous nudity, coarse sexual content, scenes demeaning to women, and foul language, all of which turn my first (and last) episode into a real dirt sandwich. Wish I had my money and time back. Not recommended.
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