Game of Thrones

I can't help feeling the websites review is biased and igores the positive aspects of the show. Firstly the languange and violence it condemns is hardly extreme. The violence compared to that in the popular 15 rated Resident Evil series is tame. Aside from a few counts of the C word the language is far from excessive and the complaint that the F word is out of place given the medieval-esq setting is completely unfounded, having an extensive background in historical and classical research I can assure you that you will find the term scrawled on walls and in litterature dating as far back as the bath houses of Pompeii. Critism of the drinking is also largely unfounded, the drinking is done by adults and generally not to excess and when that line is crossed the characters suffer for it. The role models in this show are also fantastic even although the reviewer has clearly chosen not to take this into account. Tyrion Lannister is possibly the best role model there has ever been in film and litterature for dwarfs in particular who are usually presented as less than human. He uses his intellegence to compensate for his stature and refuses to let his situation tear him down. The main female characters in his show are also very empowered and strong and there is positive portrayal of non standard gender and sexuality. On the whole the characters all stay true to themselves and their beliefs and morals and manage to overcome that which is sent against them which are definately three of the most important qualities we try to instill in children. This show has also triumphed by turning millions of fans onto G R R Martin's fantastic book series upon which the show is based, a series which stands as quite possibly the greatest modern achievement within the fantasy genre. In fact the only problem in terms of younger viewers is the sexual content which is the reason I would advise caution with under sixteens but even this is not that bad. There is actually more sexualised nudity than there is actual sexual content. The prostitues in this show are also presented more as fiesty escorts having chosen their lifestyle as opposed to presentation as trafficked women or victims and this does lead to a good oppourtunity to discuss many of these issues. Lastly the "rape scene" between Drogo and Daenarys is not even a rape scene at all, watch it again or read it in the actual book, he undresses her yes but he refuses to take it furthur untill she consents. If you actively give this show the concideration it deserves you will see there is a lot of positives that can be taken from it.