Game of Thrones explained
HBO's Game of Thrones is one of the most popular shows of the 21st century and many critics consider it a top 5 or 10 show of all time. Based off of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, GoT features extremely well-written characters, intricate plotlines, stunning locations and visuals, and unpredictability. However, for a first-time viewer it can be difficult to grasp everything initially. There's a plethora of characters, families ("Houses"), locations, titles, religions, and plotlines all intertwined and in the beginning it's difficult to see how these all tie together. I myself don't think it made much sense in the beginning when I watched the first 2 seasons as an 18 year old the summer before my sophomore year of college. I ended up continuing and finishing the show and loving it just like everyone else, but what would have been super helpful in the beginning would have been some sort of "cheat-sheet" to help ...