The Diary Game 22/02/2022 - The Witcher, the new series that will make you forget Game of Thrones.

The success of Game of Thrones


A Song of Ice and Fire, is a novel written by George R. R. Martin in 1996. In 2011, it was adapted into a series by American directors David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It aired on HBO for 9 years. Game of Thrones is a saga known for its realism. A medieval fantasy series, it is inspired by real events and historical figures, such as the Wars of the Roses or Henry VII Tudor.

In addition, two actors illustrated the podium. In particular, for having played the role of Tyrion Lannister, Peter Dinklage received the Emmy Award and the Golden Globe for best actor. Kit Harington, meanwhile, received a trophy for the role of Jon Snow in the Young Hollywood Awards.

In 2013, the Writers Guild of America magazine ranked the saga 40th among the 101 best series of the year. Game of Thrones episodes are among the most downloaded in the world. In 2015, it became the most watched series in at least 173 countries. Despite some criticism, she received several awards. Like the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Fiction and a Peabody Award.

The scene takes place on fictional continents: Westeros and Essos. It assembles three major plots. The first tells the story of Jon Snow and the threat of the adjoining winter, as well as mythical and legendary creatures from north of the Wall of Westeros. The second part evokes the arrival of Daenerys Targaryen to recover the Iron Throne. Finally, the third part talks about the war between several noble families to rule over the Seven Kingdoms.


The similarities that will make the difference between the two series


Both series have a multitude of similarities. The witcher was announced by Netflix as the series that will replace, if not surpass, the legendary Game Of Thrones. Indeed, this new series has similarities to the Iron Throne. This condition could attract followers of the old series.

The first episode of " The Witcher " evokes a battle on a plain in total darkness. In this part, naked women tearing fruit as well as a suicide from a window in the castle tower are highlighted. The saga wants to avoid the reproduction of the great classics of fantasy, because films, already existing, could present the same scenarios.

Both series feature stories that take place in a spooky world. In particular, the directors take their characters on a journey through epic adventures. Moreover, both works are adaptations of fantasy books. For one thing, Game of Thrones comes from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. On the other hand, The Witcher is an adaptation of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, created by Andrzej Sapkowski.

Also, both stories are set during a medieval time. They expose a variety of scenes of violence and nudity. However, the way in which each relates the facts is different. Among other things, the series similarly feature morally gray and ambiguous protagonists, that is, characters who possess good and bad traits. An alternation in the role of the characters are detected in these stories. In other words, some fight for good and for evil.