Lower Expectations, says Discovery Writer.

[charliefox]

People who don't watch Game of Thrones, foolishly assume that it's 40 minutes of hard core porn every episode.

Porn is essentially an eye of the beholder thing. One man's porn is another man's turnoff.

 

[Guy Gardener]

And the women are there for the cute Dragons?

 

[charliefox]

And the women are there for the cute Dragons?

You never know.

 

[Ridcully]

Beech Game of thrones...no thanks...uninteresting at best.

 

[jamestyler]

And the women are there for the cute Dragons?

My wife watches for the cute dragons. Especially the blonde one.

 

[Vandervecken]

Art is not produced by committee.

That is exactly what nuTrek looks like to me.

 

[Zonker]

People who don't watch Game of Thrones, foolishly assume that it's 40 minutes of hard core porn every episode.

To be fair, it has produced some spectacular porn.

 

[fireproof78]

You have me curious. Why, exactly? Earth can still have its optimistic utopia while various other races and planets have their particular challenges and hopes for a better future. Everything in the universe is a dynamo derived from change. Just as a dam gets it's power from a change in water level, there is no drama or change without overcoming obstacles. The longer the water has to fall, the bigger the obstacle, the more power you get from a story of epic drama.

Because Game of Thrones prides itself on killing people for no reason. Hard for me to get invested when that person might die.

People who don't watch Game of Thrones, foolishly assume that it's 40 minutes of hard core porn every episode.

Yes, that's exactly why I don't like it

It has nothing to do with the generally unlikable people, random deaths, excessive violence and a backstory that makes Dune feel like a book for 5 year olds.

 

[Guy Gardener]

Well if you have seen more than zero episodes, then I am not talking about you fireproof.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Because Game of Thrones prides itself on killing people for no reason. Hard for me to get invested when that person might die.

I wouldn't say no reason. There are usually plot or character driven reasons for the deaths. Though investing in single characters isn't the best choice in that show.

 

[charliefox]

Well if you have seen more than zero episodes, then I am not talking about you fireproof.

I've only seen fractions of episodes until now. I am not sure I want to see one completely.

 

[retroenzo]

I only saw the first series of it and that was only because people told me I must see it. I never bothered with the second series. Not my thing. And I still can't understand why it's so popular.

 

[φ of π]

Dragons and Ice Zombies. Everything else is just padding.

 

[fireproof78]

I wouldn't say no reason. There are usually plot or character driven reasons for the deaths. Though investing in single characters isn't the best choice in that show.

I don't generally enjoy character deaths as a rule, so it's not really for me then

Also, I really think the writers take some pleasure in killing off characters for the shock value.

 

[Shalashaska]

I only saw the first series of it and that was only because people told me I must see it. I never bothered with the second series. Not my thing. And I still can't understand why it's so popular.

Interesting characters, interesting world, cinematic visuals and production...

 

[Nerys Myk]

Also, I really think the writers take some pleasure in killing off characters for the shock value.

Well early on the deaths were driven by what had happened in the books. They've strayed from that a bit. But the first death was definitely driven by turning expectations on their head.

 

[BillJ]

I'm hoping for the best. But if it can't keep up with things like Westworld, Mr. Robot or Game of Thrones, Discovery will likely be short lived.

 

[fireproof78]

I'm hoping for the best. But if it can't keep up with things like Westworld, Mr. Robot or Game of Thrones, Discovery will likely be short lived.

Game of Thrones lasted a while, though.

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

But the first death was definitely driven by turning expectations on their head.

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/ab/ab8c229496701a3c93896c03d0a251dc00d0428b5e74c8f1da2d40985648dca6.jpg

I'm hoping for the best. But if it can't keep up with things like… Game of Thrones, Discovery will likely be short lived.

Exactly. Love it or hate it Game of Thrones is the best thing on television right now. I'll be extremely happy if Discovery is half as good or half as successful.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Game of Thrones lasted a while, though.

It's still going and racks up consistent Emmy nominations.