Television opinions

[winter]

In brief:

Game of Thrones - I didn't read the books, and I think that might be why I'm so repelled; I don't know who those people are, and instead of making me care (with the exception of small humanising moments for Clan Stark), HBO's going through the predictable checklist of "let's shock people!!!" that made me stop watching True Blood, combined with stock political fantasy material. Unless the second episode presents a dramatic departure, that'll be it for me.

The Borgias - This, on the other hand, I like lots. My kind of murderous priests, and the storytelling is aces ♥ Doesn't hurt that Jeremy Irons is having the time of his life, and Cesare-guy is adorable when he goes all threatening. (And the women - Giulia Farnese in particular, possibly the first time in American television I've seen the other woman done as a sympathetic character.)

Castle - Still watching, still enjoying :) This and Mentalist remain my mostly-mindless entertainment shows. (And White Collar, when it's on.)

Doctor Who - WHY ISN'T IT EASTER YET?

Comments

[rkold.livejournal.com]

I'm not watching GoT and I've not read the books (I've sworn off ever starting a fantasy series until it is finished.) and I feel sort of odd since it seems like everyone I know is watching it and loving it and I just keep thinking.. this does not appeal to me. At. All. The Borgias on the other hand make me wish I have cable just so I can see an episode or 2.

[winter]

Let's just say that I don't get Showtime here ;) Sidereel's a good source, and I recommend the Borgias in spades. This is one set of people I'd love to have to dinner, only I'd have to cook something that can be eaten by hand to avoid someone being stabbed to death before dessert.