FILM.COM: WHAT 2 WATCH SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
by Charlie Toft
March 26, 2012
WHAT2WATCH: HBO Returns To The Throne
... Thanks to its specific and thoroughly imagined world, and a heaping helping of premium cable sex and violence, Game of Thrones was a substantial hit in its first season on HBO. While the critical raves weren’t completely surprising given the respect for the George R.R. Martin source novels, it was noteworthy to see the series getting accolades within the industry. It received 13 Emmy nominations, a rare feat for a fantasy series, and Peter Dinklage (the token American in the cast) took the supporting actor Emmy home. Best of all, those are some dang big novels, so the show shouldn’t run out of steam anytime soon.
Many cable series display growth in their early years and especially between their first two seasons, so hopes are high for the second season premiere (Sunday, 9 p.m.). The major breakout characters from the first season are big parts of the premiere: Tyrion (Dinklage) tries to rein in the hotheaded Joffrey in King’s Landing, and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) has to fight for survival before she can start her comeback. She also has some dragons to take care of – yes, it’s that kind of show. Expect an hour which sets the stage for what’s to come while also providing plenty of action and plot development...
Game of Thrones season two premieres Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9/8C on HBO.
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