Woofless Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Talking to my son yesterday he said that when the TV show catches up to the books he is going to stop watching it until he has read the final books. As he wants to read GRRM's version of the story first. I'm wondering if there are any other people who are of like mind. Personally, I have never minded spoilers so I will be watching the show, reading the books, whichever comes first and is available to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DeathYon Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Personally, I was a show fan first, but I've grown to love the books more.This is the reason why I've decided to stop watching the show if the books can't catch up.I'm sure that the show will do a fantastic job as it usually does, but let's say a major character dies and they don't capture the moment very well? I think that this could then potentially cheapen the experience of reading the final books. You could watch the show all the way to the end and be completely (I doubt I would be) unsatisfied, and by the time the books come out you'll know exactly what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Personally, I was a show fan first, but I've grown to love the books more.This is the reason why I've decided to stop watching the show if the books can't catch up.I'm sure that the show will do a fantastic job as it usually does, but let's say a major character dies and they don't capture the moment very well? I think that this could then potentially cheapen the experience of reading the final books. You could watch the show all the way to the end and be completely (I doubt I would be) unsatisfied, and by the time the books come out you'll know exactly what happens. True. But I wouldn't have the willpower to hold off from watching the shows to find out what eventually happens. And am hoping that when I get my hands on the books that it wouldn't change the experience of reading them TOO much, even though at that point I would know the basic story and endgame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Qyburn Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm with you on whichever comes first. And the show will probably gloss over some details which will be explored deeper in the books and make minor changes like they have been doing, so some things will be "fresh" I don't think its easy to avoid spoilers in this twitter age.I'd rather be spoiled by an emmy nominated primetime show than by a hashtag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathYon Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 True. But I wouldn't have the willpower to hold off from watching the shows to find out what eventually happens. And am hoping that when I get my hands on the books that it wouldn't change the experience of reading them TOO much, even though at that point I would know the basic story and endgame.Hmmm, that's true. I don't know if I will have the willpower either, I hope that I do.Worst comes to worst, I could always look online to look for book fan episode reviews? :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Goat Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've already stopped watching the show and won't watch any more of it. Mainly because I wish to remain relatively spoiler-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drunkard Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I feel like in an ideal world I'd choose to avoid the show and wait until I've read the books (or, at least, until I know more books aren't coming). But it isn't ideal, and I spend too much time on the internet and too much time with people that like to blab about popular things on tv, so I'm practically guaranteed to be spoiled even if I never watch a minute more of GoT. With that in mind: I'd rather be spoiled by a decent show than some asshole on a bus who can't keep his voice down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 In my son's case I don't think he's too worried about hearing of any spoilers. He just doesn't want to see it visualized until he has visualized it for himself from the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I feel like in an ideal world I'd choose to avoid the show and wait until I've read the books (or, at least, until I know more books aren't coming). But it isn't ideal, and I spend too much time on the internet and too much time with people that like to blab about popular things on tv, so I'm practically guaranteed to be spoiled even if I never watch a minute more of GoT. With that in mind: I'd rather be spoiled by a decent show than some asshole on a bus who can't keep his voice down. LOL. In my own case I just don't have the willpower to not watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've already stopped watching the show and won't watch any more of it. Mainly because I wish to remain relatively spoiler-free. Yes, this is my son's thinking. As I said above, personally I couldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeThemBurn Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I applaud anyone who can wait for the very last book since it's going to be a veeeery long wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tony of House Stark Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 i actually like spoilers so I'm in the whatever is out first crew. i actually watched all of the series 4 times and read 100's of pages on the wiki before i even picked up the first book. i like to know what is going on beforehand because it helps me visualize events and characters better. they are not exactly the same as the show or the wiki, but the little details are easily missed and that helped me out. so go spoilers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I watch the show and don't plan to stop watching when the show does surpass the books. At least with the show I know that I will get an ending by 2017. With Martin, we may never get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tony of House Stark Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 if he were to die before he finished the series that would be one of the biggest literary tragedies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound3.0 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 May as well just watch the show. It will be a near impossibility to avoid being spoiled, with future events. With the success of the show and the wall to wall coverage it gets on the Internet, social media, water cooler talk....hell, even national news media will cover future "shockers" and the ending. Therefore, I would at least rather see it myself; rather than to be told in passing that this character did this, or this one ended up on the throne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofless Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've already stopped watching the show and won't watch any more of it. Mainly because I wish to remain relatively spoiler-free. I applaud you for this. You, DeathYon (who feels the same) and my son are to be commended. I just wish I could do it - but I'm weak. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordStoneheart Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Before season four I didn't mind. After, I sometimes just straight up deny the show's existence. I've not been spoiled by popular shows and books before, so I think it will be rather easy if and when the show catches up. Also, I'm with JonCon on HBO so yeah.... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qhorin Halfhand and Yoren Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 If I was to do that, I would have to quit browsing these forums first. The Internet will spoil you unfortunately, the general discussion subforum of westeros more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCon's Red Beard Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Before season four I didn't mind. After, I sometimes just straight up deny the show's existence. I've not been spoiled by popular shows and books before, so I think it will be rather easy if and when the show catches up. Also, I'm with JonCon on HBO so yeah.... ;) http://i.imgur.com/4E7vlL1.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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