How 'Game of Thrones' schemes to rule the Emmys

When HBO sent out its Emmy box to TV academy members a few weeks ago, DVDs of "Game of Thrones" weren't included inside because the new fantasy series hadn't yet debuted on the tube. Therefore, some confusion reigns over its kudos plans.

HBO confirms that only two "Game of Thrones" stars will compete in the lead Emmy acting races: Sean Bean and Lena Headey. Competing in supporting: actors Mark Addy, Peter Dinklage, Nicolaj Coster-Waldau, Aiden Gillen, Kit Harington and Jason Momoa and actresses Emilia Clarke and Michelle Fairley.

Our message-board commenters are divided over the series' Emmy hopes. After the second episode of "Game of Thrones" aired, a commenter named "Brilliance Immorbid" said it "was pretty much a perfect hybrid of geek pleasing and 'regular' people comprehension. It was thoroughly entertaining. I'm not sure if it'll ever be Emmy-worthy. A lot of it still comes off like a better acted version of 'Xena' and 'Legend of the Seeker.' If it manages to become less overwrought but still keep the intensity, it can eventually get there." Read more views here.

-- Tom O'Neil

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Photo: Sean Bean will compete in the lead actor category at the Emmys for "Game of Thrones." Credit: HBO

Comments

[meta]

Episode 2 was pure class. Sure, if someone isn't too bright, it might come across to that person as "overwrought" but that is wholly absurd. Instead of posting obscure comments from people who aren't even familiar with the series, why not give your own view? Oh, that's right, I forgot you had one in all the hooplah.

[steve herrera]

Its still better than the disappointing Mildred Pierce and Cinema Verite. The 3 episodes of Upstairs/Downstairs are far more Emmy worthy than anything else on Cable.

[bob parno]

While having nothing else to compare it to one is left with a longing to turn the next page, or watch the next episode as the tale unfolds not a quick as we are used to seeing. There is no holy grail in this macabre masterpiece. The acting is brilliant, and if the writers can stay as close to Mr. Martins genius then I can see awards and accolades for years to come.