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marcopolo63

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27. Not to push Time Warner Cable (TWC) on anyone, but

Sat Apr 30, 2016, 06:40 AM

Apr 2016

TWC ran the entire series from Season 1 - Season 5 over the past few months. At the moment all that is available at HBO On Demand is the entire Season 5, along with Season 6's new episodes as they premier. And they may still have a deal where the first month of HBO is free (a $14.95-ish savings).

I have been a book and show fan since the beginning and have watched every episode at least 2 times, and seem to learn new things each time. The complexity of the story lines goes far beyond the debauchery, pain and misery caused by the lead characters. It is a tale of power, mysticism, ruthlessness and activism that can be seen in similar story-lines today.

Trump is very much a Joffrey-like character...
Hillary may be somewhat Cersei-like...
Bernie - could he be the High Sparrow (introduced in Season 5), or is that Ted Cruz? Maybe its a hybrid of the 2...

It really sparks your imagination and let's one escape to another world. I think that's the real magic of GOT!!

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Binge watching Game of Thrones, now up to Season 4 Episode 5 [View all] steve2470 Apr 2016 OP

What did you watch it on? Netflix? lunatica Apr 2016 #1

Amazon Video steve2470 Apr 2016 #4

Do you have to pay $3.99 per episode? lunatica Apr 2016 #5

I bought entire seasons to save a buck steve2470 Apr 2016 #6

Amazon Prime might be an option for one year ? steve2470 Apr 2016 #9

Thanks for the information lunatica Apr 2016 #21

I'm hooked and my husband is along for the ride! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #2

yes, less bloodshed, no torture porn and yes, even less sex.... steve2470 Apr 2016 #8

He has a wicked system of justice. Baitball Blogger Apr 2016 #11

oh, haven't gotten to that part yet! Excitement galore! :) nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #12

..... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2016 #3

final episode will be a huge pile of corpses lol nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #7

Don't look away! Baitball Blogger Apr 2016 #10

Way too many characters and plot lines. trof Apr 2016 #13

you practically have to keep a scorecard and diagram in front of you LOL nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #14

If you read the books NewJeffCT Apr 2016 #18

Too bloody and misogynistic for me n/t TexasBushwhacker Apr 2016 #15

Waay too violent for me Liberal_in_LA Apr 2016 #17

Love Game of Thrones cemaphonic Apr 2016 #16

I enjoy the TV show a lot NewJeffCT Apr 2016 #19

The Red Wedding is based off of actual historical events NewJeffCT Apr 2016 #20

thanks for that! nt steve2470 Apr 2016 #23

wow, finally finished and even read all the spoilers for Season 6 Episode One steve2470 Apr 2016 #22

I'm totally addicted TorchTheWitch Apr 2016 #24

I watch, but have no idea who is related to who hibbing Apr 2016 #25

I don't know why, but I have no interest in watching people who smell bad. nt valerief Apr 2016 #26

Not to push Time Warner Cable (TWC) on anyone, but marcopolo63 Apr 2016 #27