Game of Thrones

I've been a fan of George R.R. Martin's novels for years, so I was madly excited for this show and I'm pleased to say that it didn't disappoint me.

The casting was perfect for major and minor characters alike, and seeing Westeros and Essos come to life was truly awesome. The set design, costuming, cinematography, etc. was all wonderful.

The writers did a great job overall of compressing GRRM's massive novel into a gripping and coherent show. Like any long time fan, I have a few minor gripes, of which the most significant is the changes to Daenarys's storyline, which made the development of her relationship with Khal Drogo less realistic and her storyline in general feel rushed. Her final scene was everything I hoped it would be, though.

Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with the show. I can't wait for season two!

For those fans who know and love the books, then you can't help but love the TV adaptation. It is difficult to translate books into movies or TV series, but HBO's GoT made it look easy. The characters, cast, scenery, costume, etc., all looked incredible, and gave me the feeling that I was inside the books themselves. Although not every little detail was translated perfectly, and nor should they be, the pilot episode was a grand achievement.