Iotun Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've just read that Martin was signed on for another 2 years as executive producer of the show, which seems to me that the show is here to stay at least for a few more years. So I was wondering, if it does come to pass that the show runs out of material before either the next or last book - and GRRM gives his blessing for the show to continue past the point at which the latest book at the time ends and even gives D&D an overview of how he plans to finish the series so that the show stays faithful, would you still watch the show? Would you allow your read of the final book to be spoiled by watching the show first, or would you keep the show locked in some dark place, and wait till the book is released and you've read it before you watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementia Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I just don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetickles Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I can't imagine myself not reading an available ASOIAF book or not watching a released season of the show once it's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkash Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Same as freetickles... but I dont know... really... it's just such a tricky question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StannisEndGame Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Yeah I would, since I don't want to get spoiled and because it seems likely that the series will finish the story long before ADOS comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglestate Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've never read the books so yes i would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Waiter Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It would be hard imagining Martin letting HBO tell the conclusion of his story before he gets the chance to. Besides, the books do not seem to be getting any shorter and they have split book 3 into 2 seasons. Is it hard to imagine them dividing books 4 and 5 into three seasons? Or maybe book 6 will be another monster that takes 2 seasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I would try to not watch the show; but I suspect it'd be impossible to avoid all the spoilers, in which case I'd probably give up and watch.It's not something I'm worried about yet though TBH, I'd say we've got 5-6 years yet before having to answer this question; which SHOULD be enough for GRRM to get the 2 books done, and relies on the show sticking with it to the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peko Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 If Martin was alive and writing, the I'd try my hardest to just wait for the remaining books. However, if it's a situation where he passes away and the show is finished based off of what he has told the producers, then I'd have no problem watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aFeastForDragons Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I wouldn't like to be in the producers position if they had to write a new season. Sure they know the ending of the series but there is 1000 miles of plot in between that only one person in the world can piece together. I personally don't think the show will go past 4 seasons since AFFC and ADDWD is very slow to start and introduces way to many characters to bring to a screen(disclaimer: I love those books, it just takes a while to get into the good stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal Porno Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yes, I would watch it. I watched season one before I read A Game of Thrones, and I don't think it diminished my enjoyment of the novel one bit.Also I think at that point there would be many significant differences, so even if ultimately the results of the show and the books are roughly the same, they will still be very different experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojam Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I wouldn't like to be in the producers position if they had to write a new season. Sure they know the ending of the series but there is 1000 miles of plot in between that only one person in the world can piece together. I personally don't think the show will go past 4 seasons since AFFC and ADDWD is very slow to start and introduces way to many characters to bring to a screen(disclaimer: I love those books, it just takes a while to get into the good stuff).As you mentioned , and maybe it worth repeating, it has been known for a long time that George had told D and D THE REST OF THE STORY.That does not mean D and D know how GRRM would elaborate it.Still , and lord knows, if George does not finish , apparently , apparently, D and D would close out the visual drama.I do wonder what or if GRRM and D and D have some agreement on this?Yet, I would watch it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thlayli Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Given the recent deal GRRM signed with HBO, I don't think fans are going to get much of a choice. Meh. Them's the breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal Porno Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Given the recent deal GRRM signed with HBO, I don't think fans are going to get much of a choice. Meh. Them's the breaks.Explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdDrake Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I would watch it. It's highly likely that the show will catch up to the books. I wouldn't want them to pad the show out with filler and spend more than one season adapting ADWD and AFFC just to let GRRM catch up. He knew this was a possibility and if he can't keep up he has noone to blame but himself. HBO has said that they regret taking more than year-long breaks in between seasons of the Sopranos and the Wire and I doubt that they'd allow a show to be delayed again like that. All of those actors and production crew are not going to put their careers on hold waiting around for GRRM to write his books. I hope and suspect that the showrunners and GRRM have come to some sort of agreement on this. Maybe they can even figure out a way to avoid the Mereneese knot entirely, allowing GRRM another crack at writing his story in a more streamlined way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snowflakes Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I would watch it. Then read the books when it is published. Just for the lines and dialogues of the characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonsHungry Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I wouldn't stop watching just because the books are not finished. It is hard enough to find good shows on TV. As long as HBO is getting ratings with the show, they are going to keep going and so will I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost23 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 It would be hard imagining Martin letting HBO tell the conclusion of his story before he gets the chance to. Besides, the books do not seem to be getting any shorter and they have split book 3 into 2 seasons. Is it hard to imagine them dividing books 4 and 5 into three seasons? Or maybe book 6 will be another monster that takes 2 seasons?It was my understanding that HBO purchased the rights to the entire ASOIF series so Martin couldn't stop HBO if he wanted to finish the books before the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archana The Brown Walker Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is hypothetical and very unrealistic. Producers are smart enough to avoid this situation. This was one of the factors that made ASOS to split into two seasons.Here's what i think will happen. Season 3 and 4 are ASOS. Some part of AFFC and ADWD may creep into the finale of season 4. Hopefully, Martin will get TWOW out before season 5 starts. Season 5 and 6 will consist of AFFC and ADWD. Season 7 will be TWOW and may even spill into season 8, depending on the size of the novel.So after TWOW is out by end of 2014 or early 2015, martin has atleast 3 (possibly more) to finish ADOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kephv Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 That depends.And it's looking likely that it eventually will. Being that I didn't really like how they handled season 2, if they continue that with season 3 (which has some of the best material to work with) I'll probably stop watching it even before they overtake GRRM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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