Oh LichNet we just had a discussion about it, and some people hadn't heard about the series yet, and I'm like WTF? People (in the media, not me) have called it the most hyped TV show of all time...
So, if you haven't heard of the series, here is the best introduction to date:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OofPj...layer_embedded
If you're unfamiliar with the books, wtf is wrong with you? You're on this forum so you have at least a passing interest in fantasy, right? Then why not read the best fantasy series out there?
http://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-S...2308875&sr=8-1
Ya ya, I know, he takes awhile between books, but again, members of this forum should be used to waiting for things (monks rsn!). Surely waiting for a book is better than doing a Robert Jordan and writing 1200 pages in which nothing happens.