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Fascinating discussion on fandom and how social media has been affected by it in response to Game of Thrones. Cast of Kings Podcast on Game of Thrones S8 episode The Bells
But you don't need to watch GoT or know anything about to appreciate this portion of the podcast.
It examines why we all feel a need to voice an opinion on things, and the need to stop people from critiquing things we enjoy.
The first half of it is all about how people interact on social media about how fans interact and how their opinions on stories/television shows/etc items of culture. And how we are NOT what we watch or our opinions on it.
And then it goes into the episode. You can stop before you get there...because the first half applies to all fandoms and discourse on social media.
If you just want the stuff on fan interactions, just stop before they go into Game of Thrones. They also talk about vague bit about this week's Barry -- making me want to check it out again.
The second half does a very good job of explaining why the episode does not work. And how contrived the plot is to reach a certain point.
Take away...which is why I had issues...please note these commentators felt the same way I did:
( spoilers )
I agree with absolutely everything the podcasters state in this, and it is worth listening to even if you've never watched Game of Thrones. In part because they also explain why it is important to earn a moment, you can't just do it with metaphor or foreshadowing. It's an important lesson for writers like myself to see and acknowledge.
But you don't need to watch GoT or know anything about to appreciate this portion of the podcast.
It examines why we all feel a need to voice an opinion on things, and the need to stop people from critiquing things we enjoy.
The first half of it is all about how people interact on social media about how fans interact and how their opinions on stories/television shows/etc items of culture. And how we are NOT what we watch or our opinions on it.
And then it goes into the episode. You can stop before you get there...because the first half applies to all fandoms and discourse on social media.
If you just want the stuff on fan interactions, just stop before they go into Game of Thrones. They also talk about vague bit about this week's Barry -- making me want to check it out again.
The second half does a very good job of explaining why the episode does not work. And how contrived the plot is to reach a certain point.
Take away...which is why I had issues...please note these commentators felt the same way I did:
( spoilers )
I agree with absolutely everything the podcasters state in this, and it is worth listening to even if you've never watched Game of Thrones. In part because they also explain why it is important to earn a moment, you can't just do it with metaphor or foreshadowing. It's an important lesson for writers like myself to see and acknowledge.