Summary reminder:
“Game of Thrones” is a popular American fantasy drama television series that was based on the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series by George R. R. Martin. It was broadcast from 2011 to 2019 and is set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and follows the power struggles of multiple families as they vie for control of the Iron Throne and rule over the Seven Kingdoms.
The series features a vast ensemble cast, intricate political maneuvering, war, magic, and a complex web of relationships and allegiances.
Conversation Questions:
1- Who was your favorite character and why?
2- What was your favorite episode or season of the series?
3- How did the series handle the portrayal of violence and sexual content?
4- Was the series’ ending satisfying to you, or did it leave you disappointed?
5- Who was the most surprising character in terms of development throughout the series?
6- Do you think the series was more about the politics of the Seven Kingdoms or the relationships between the characters?
7- Which character’s death affected you the most?
8- Was the series’ treatment of magic and the supernatural effective?
9- Do you think the series did a good job of adapting the source material?
10- Was there a storyline or subplot that you felt was underdeveloped or underutilized?
11- Do you have any predictions for the future of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series, given its current state compared to the television series?
12- Which family or faction do you think was the most interesting to follow throughout the series?
13- Was the series’ treatment of historical and cultural references effective, or did it sometimes feel like it was pandering to fantasy fans?
14- Do you think the series would have been better served by having a different structure or pacing?
15- If you could change one thing about the series, what would it be?