re: Game of Thrones blew my mind - anything like it?

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Game of Thrones is Political Chess in a fantasy setting. Think of it more like historical fiction than scifi. Would you watch a show on the warring and political infighting of medieval Europe? The pacing is excellent and makes you want to keep watching, through the first 3 seasons I don't recall a single episode that felt like filler. If you aren't offended by gratuitous boobs, more gay stuff than most shows and blood you should definitely check it out.

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Exactly. The fantasy stuff is mostly background as far as time spent although some huge events involve it.

Also, had to include the above in bold. Yuck.