Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season (HBO Select)(Blu-ray)

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.

I don't even know what to say... This season was crazy, but that goes without saying on the last two seasons of GoT anyway, right? Problems are started to get bigger now...and at the end of Season 3, you get the feeling that something grand will be upon Westeros in a ridiculous way. If you aren't on board yet, you need to give this a try, but you MUST start from Season 1. Reading the books is not necessary, but if you have trouble keeping track of characters, you might want to do that first. I am a big fan of sci-fi like Star trek Next Generation; Battlestar Gallactica; Firefly; and Vikings (you could argue VIkings isn't sci-fi, but it's close to medieval sci-fi) Anyone who enjoys those items should definitely give this a try. My ONLY complaint with this season, is that it ended without any cliffhangers. You pretty much know exactly how Season 4 is going to start. The 2nd to last episode really felt like a typical series finale, but I digress. I'm not against how it ended, I just find it a bit different is all. But without getting into spoilers...let's talk about what you get. -Packaging- The bluray copies come in a map style folding format with striking photos of the main characters. I'm not a huge fan of folding maps, as I never know how to do that...but luckily this is much less complicated. The DVD copies come in a small and relatively plain sleeve...that is nudged inside the main cover. I'm just glad that the DVD copies exist...it's a nice option for someone who wants to watch them at a friends house..but you know they don't have a bluray player. Or perhaps your 2nd TV or whatever doesn't have one. -Audio/Visual quality: I can't compare this to the HBO streamed version, because I don't have HBO. I played this on my ps4 and full 5.1 surround sound. The audio is, as expected, fantastic. Whether it's the sweeping music, fantastic actors/actresses, the sounds really bring you into the environment. This series takes you far north of the wall, all over Westeros, and of course east to Qarth. Each environment is unique and given much care. -Extra features: Tons. And I really enjoyed the "Histories and Lore" of of GoT on disc 5. This was well made and well narrated. The addition of narrations should make this have a bit of re playability as well.

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