Game Of Thrones

With similar anticipation to a new pair of John Lobb shoes still in their box waiting to be worn I had refrained from Game of Thrones.

I wanted to wait and watch it on the new SoHo channel.

I am not sure what I think yet, it is bordering on fantasy: I am not a big fan of Dragons and mythical wolves.

It seems very bleak, Wintery I guess, which is kind of the point and I marvel at how all the women can cavort around naked in such a cold environment without the slightest hint of hypothermia.

The nymphomaniac dwarf is a nice touch and the nudity is bearable.

I think I will give it another week.

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