Game of Thrones Rewatch Season 1 Episode 1

In preparation for the third season of Game of Thrones, I have decided to re-watch the entire first two seasons. I've actually tried to start it at least five times. But I promised myself I would emulate one of my favorite web-based writers and do a running diary or blog. Just like Bill Simmons, my reactions will be put down as they happen. Of course, the NBA Draft often has more intrigue and plot twists than most dramas. But this is HBO. And Game of Thrones. Should be good stuff. Or horrible....

Season One: Episode One.

Opens with a gate. I don't remember this at all. Oh there's some Nightwatchman? Its the wall.

So much $$$ spent on the visuals I'm sure. It works.

Dude is crawling in the snow. Can't be good.

He saw something. Smoke. Heads. Not good. I wont know for a while I'm sure.

They killed children. That's not good. Main night watch guy is such a jerk and so going to die.

The dead men/women/children vanished. Not good.

And then cocky head nights watch man was dead. Cue the run away...run away.

Beheaded dude.

Well winter might be coming but it's probably bad news.

Opening credits. I love these. So clever. Give a chance for the viewer to understand the different lands. but done in such a way that hints to the political machinery that holds each place together. Well done.

Oh Winterfell. John Snow as advisor to the young lad. Still sucks at archery.

Youngest girl hates sewing. Rather be arching. Her and young boy could swap for the better.

And then she out did him. I love that girl.

White walkers are coming. That seems bad. But they still kill the guy for letting them know.

John Snow would have been a bad ass big brother. Too bad he's a bastard.

Mountain Lion. No mountain lion in these woods.

Oh look! the white wolves!

Runt of the litter. John Snow...doesn't quite fit. I'm I the only one who thinks John is more Ned's son than any except Aria?

Ah the brother sister creepiness. So intense. So awful. Yet Jamie Lannister gets more love than even another swordsman of ill temper, Lancelot. Lannister-Lancelot. Coincidence?

Stark's brother is dead. Stark will be the new Hand? Awkward.

Stark boys/bros hate Snow. Not fair. Dude's just got better hair.

Foreshadow. No more climbing Bran.....

And the king arrives. The stark girl gives Jophry the eyes. Idiot.

Rob Stark annoyed me at first. Then I like him. Then I hate him. Then I don't know.

Seriously. How does only Aria know who's who???

Arguably the two most likable adults in the first season are the King and the Hand. But in Martin's world...that's a kiss of death.

First Imp appearance. It goes well. Bros look out for bros. I guess.

Oooh. The first Dragon folk appearance. White hair is...weird but not as creepy as big brother.

Seriously...."Wake the dragon?" Super Creep. Even Rick James is queasy.

Drogo is imposing. And well played. Casting has been done especially well in this season.

Arranged marriage. That always works.

Uh oh. She has doubts....but big creepy brother says no.

I really hate big brother. Excellent writing for that.

Also, I hate Censa (sp?) as well. And Jophry. All excellent casting.

John Snow and the bastards always connect more than the nobles.

Benjen seems like a nice guy. He'll probably be dead soon.

Tryian is the best. Horrible. But brilliant. Arguably best suited to rule.

Snow and Tyrian could be a great ruling pair...but because Martin deals in reality...never will.

Winter is coming. Damn that's said a lot.

John Aaron was murdered....Great.

Bear island dude shows. He just want's Danaryens. (sp) And be a pain the side of every thing.

Poor girl is so out of her depth. Which will make her rise so much better.

"There is no word for Thank you in Dothraki" (anti-Minnesota Nice)

Big brother is easily the creepiest character I've seen on tv...maybe ever.

Imps. Don't. Hunt.

Ugh. Bran is going to fall soon...Mom said don't climb. Even the dog knows.....

And then he sees....not good....Jamie doesn't want too...but....he does...

And...that ends episode one. Jamie is a dick. Ned is screwed. Already why won't anyone listen to the two most logical people in the whole damn world. Because one is a young girl and the other a bastard....