Game of Thrones: Season 3

The third season of Game of Thrones is adapted from the first half of the third novel in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire set of books (which is still not complete as of 2022), A Storm of Swords. The bulk of the season sees the various "kings" such as Robb Stark and Stannis Baratheon (basically anyone with any kind of claim to the iron throne) trying to consolidate power for the eventual confrontation with the Lannisters. Another main storyline is the aftermath of the White Walker's attack and the remaining Knight's Watch members returning to warn the 7-kingdoms that something bad is coming. This season also contains "that" event, which has ramifications long down the road and influences many other storylines after it. I will not spoil it for the few who may be reading this that don't know what it is and the ripple effect it sets off, but it is one of the most impactful moments of the series. The A/V quality of the Blu-Ray is once again phenomenal and there are a ton of extras. Every episode has at least one commentary track, and a couple of episodes get two commentary tracks. Sophie Turner is again a highlight on her commentary track on Episode six (along with Maisie Williams and Issac Hempstead). Each episode can be played with an in-episode guide which fleshes out the story a lot, and then there are deleted scenes, and several making-of and behind-the-scenes featurettes. So, if you like bonus content, you have hours worth to watch and listen to, although to go through all of it, it would require watching every episode multiple times. Overall, the season is great and the series continues to be great. It is well-written and very well acted. The standouts this season include Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy who has a pretty brutal story arc this season and Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister whose role is expanded as the one really pulling the strings and is basically the king of the seven kingdoms. This season also sees the introduction of several new characters including Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei and Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrel. The series is still very violent and has a lot of nudity and sexual content. So, it is definitely not a family-friendly show. That said, if you are into sci-fi/fantasy action dramas, particularly those set in ancient medieval times, then this is something you want to check out. That said, you absolutely must watch the first two seasons first to really have any idea what is going on in the third season because all of the story arcs intertwine and have an effect on each other.

I bought this mainly for the collectible steelbook and magnet. — MULTIPLE COPIES — You get three different copies of the series: 1) Blu-ray (physical discs) 2) UltraViolet 1080p HD version (digital copy, HD only available on some devices) 3) iTunes 1080p HD version (digital copy) The digital code gives you two digital versions (which is rare and appreciated). — STEELBOOK and MAGNET — This steelbook has artwork designed by Elastic, the agency that created the Emmy Award-winning opening credits, and has a magnet on the cover that can be removed and used as a regular magnet, or left on to show off as a collector's piece. Each season represents one of the major houses of the series, and this season three steelbook represents House Frey with The Twins bridge as its sigil on the magnet. The steelbook is in a matching decorative plastic outer case that holds the magnet in place so it doesn't scratch the steelbook. Depending on how this was shipped, this plastic may or may not be cracked as I've seen a lot of cracked plastic cases with the steelbook intact. — THE SHOW — The show is great—in acting, in storytelling, in visuals, in music, and in writing. I've watched everything at least three times, and there are so many new things you see when re-watching, and with the knowledge of future episodes. The third season has a lot of incredible shocks you won't see coming, and some that are very much foreshadowed to those that pay attention. It will certainly be one of the most memorable seasons you will ever watch on television. I have converted many friends who previously used to think this was about "dungeons and dragons and lord of the rings," (like I did) who are now *all* addicted to the show. If you don't already know, this show isn't about what you think it may be about. This is currently THE only good show on television, and if you don't like it, you probably don't understand good television (sorry, not sorry). It has been the number one torrented show in every single year since it came out for a reason (which is a blessing and curse for the producers). After watching this, everything else on TV becomes: "why I am watching all these other crappy shows?" This is one of those series that I will buy the individual season sets, and whatever big box set comes out in the future. GAME OF THRONES! Recommended.

Not sure if it really is a blue ray copy but had no issues watching any of the disks. Have already purchased the 4th season from the same company.

Excelente calidad del producto, incluye un imán y una guía para ver la serie y entender de manera más sencilla. Buen producto y la mejor serie

One of the most intense and memorable seasons of Game of Thrones. Season 3 deepens the political intrigue and character arcs, while delivering some of the series’ most shocking and impactful moments. The Red Wedding alone makes this season unforgettable. The performances remain stellar, the storytelling is tight, and the production values continue to impress. A must-watch for fans, packed with drama, suspense, and high-stakes action.

I've read the books, and seen all these episodes on TV when they were rolled out. And yet, when I watched all the episodes back-to-back on this DVD, I felt like I was seeing parts for the first time. Even better, before I watched season three, I went back and revisited the previous two seasons in two marathon sessions, then dove in to these discs expecting to watch only one or two episodes a night. Two days later, and a few bleary eyed mornings later, I'd been through them all again and was thrilled. The Blu-Ray disks are superbly mastered, with nary a thing wrong. From the menus to the additional content, I loved each disk. The sound is amazing, the pictures are crystal clear; this really is why we buy Blu-Ray disks! As for the plot, well, not spoilers here except to say the acting is top notch, the visuals are amazing (the CGI blended so seamlessly), and the plot movement is kept at a decent pace with no boring moments at all. There's the violence and nudity, of course, which is not gratuitous but actually an integral part of the show. And there's the grittiness and political intrigue that mirrors real life, not just a fantasy world. In many ways, season three outperforms the first two in its scope and plot derivation, even detouring from the books a few times (for those who actually read the books!). There's more plot and character development in this series than the other two, as well, and some may see this as impeding the action somewhat, but in many ways it makes us more involved in the plot. A few loose threads from the two earlier seasons start to roll together, quite nicely, too! If you haven't seen the first two seasons, get them along with this set and have a marathon viewing session. You'll be hooked. This is probably one of the more addictive shows of late, reminding me of the way Sopranos, The Wire, and Oz hooked me. Absolutely a great buy for fans of this genre, and even for those who are not. Recommended without reservation.

Excelente steelbook, incluye copia digital para usuarios en Estados Unidos