Game Of Thrones: The Complete Fifth Season

The much awaited release of the Fifth Season on Blu-ray / DVDThe release on the Blu-ray format comes with a 'bonus' disc - Exclusive to AmazonSurely one of the most followed TV series of all time telling the tale of the intrigue and betrayalas struggle continues to claim 'The Iron Throne'The series does contain strong violence, scenes of an adult nature and indeed much in the wayof colourful language.So looking forward to the up and coming new-series - Compelling Viewing Indeed.Features -Exclusive Blu-ray Features -The Dance of The Dragons -Hear the Story of the Greens and Blacks, the Targaryen civil-war that led to the downfall of the Dragons -featuring surprising narration from notable characters from past seasons.In-Episode Guide -In-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and releventhistories.Histories & LoreLearn about the mythology of Westeros and Essos as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves.Also Includes -Anatomy of an Episode - Mother's Mercy -Hear the story of the writer's room to the final visual-effects, see what went into creating 'Mother's Mercy' an episodefans will be talking about for years to comeThe Real History Behind 'Game of Thrones -Watch Historians, along with George R.R.Martin explore interweaving inspirations of the actual players in the era knownas 'The Wars of The Roses' and other historical events in this two-part series.A Day In The Life -Three Countries, hundreds of cast and crew, one epic day, Get an inside look at the production process of season 5.New Characters / New Locations -Explore the new societies, cultures and locations of season 5Audio Commentaries -12 Audio Commentaries with cast and crew including David Benioff, D.B.Weiss, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harrington,Maisie Williams, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Natalie Dormer, Gwendoline Christie and more -4 Deleted Scenes.* Bonus Disc -The Final Step -Follow Producer Greg Spence as he unravels the show's massive process of post-productionThe Visual Effects of Season 5 -From green screens to dragons, uncover the many layers of effects behind the biggest season everThe Massacre at HardhomeSee what it took to make The Massacre at Hardhome in this in-depth, behind-the-scenes exclusive featuring cast and crew.

Drama intensifies as dynasties totter and threaten to fall. Increasingly come ominous threats from the North, vast armies assembling and poised to invade - possibly to destroy the dynasties that remain. Season 5 is packed with excitement and intrigue, sequences that horrify and enthral. En route are characters with scores to settle (often most bloodily), deaths to applaud, others to regret, and at least one greatly to shock.Again talents have converged to produce one of television's most acclaimed offerings. What a tribute to writers and cast, that people portrayed are not swamped by the truly spectacular special effects! Tyrion never fails to impress, he now a fugitive facing danger at every turn. Queen Daenerys fears rebellion. Sansa Stark suffers in the hands of sadistic Ramsay (he one to hiss if ever there was). Jon Snow agonizes over how best to protect the South, unwelcome alliances vital if there is to be any hope.These are just a few of those whose fortunes (and misfortunes) are depicted here. All the way through concern is great, viewers knowing so well from previous seasons that so much can happen out of the blue, seemingly key characters suddenly slaughtered.Ten episodes, all of them thrilling - especially the last three. Twelve commentaries (which, of course, some episodes have two). Generous bonuses. Of special interest are ones describing what inspired the original novels - atrocities committed in Scottish feuds, then all the treachery and changing alliances found in The War of the Roses. (Be advised at least one bonus feature on Disc 4 contains spoilers about dramatic events on Disc 5.All in all, salute here Premier League fare.(No prizes for guessing I am one of the millions totally hooked, Season 6 already on order.)

Dan Weiss and David Benioff never disappoint. The stakes are much higher this season as the remaining chess players continuously scheme and try to outmaneuver each other in the Game of Thrones. The cast made another solid performance in bringing out the characters while the production crew delivered and surpassed their previous seasons' work. No wonder it won 12 Emmy awards in 2015 including 'Outstanding Drama series'. Just like the past seasons' releases, the technical merits of the show are very evident in the BD set's video and audio quality. I have chosen to get the Amazon UK set for its exclusive bonus disc on special features this time and have no regrets doing so; it has ample contents to quench my thirst for behind the scenes extras and top off those already included in disc 4.Can't wait to purchase the 6th season's set from Amazon UK next year!

Disappointing as little seemed to happen in the whole series. I don't understand what the stuff with Arya is about, but at least Stannis Baratheon has got his just deserts. But when will the nasty Boltons get theirs. John Snow never cracked a smile, and too many zombies if by another name. I might not even bother with series 6, boring, and Daenarys is now just a politician.

Not the best series of Thrones but still better than most other things on TV.Was a bit disappointed with the packaging quality (hence the 4 stars). In that; the "Blu-Ray tab" along the top edge of the box has come unstuck and is starting to fall apart a little. If you can get a steel book equivalent for the same price, go with that as the cardboard packaging won't last.Still an epic show though.

Catching up after seeing the previous seasons for free,shame we had to purchase despite having Amazon prime and Alexa App.

The packaging is very elaborate and attractive. Unfortunately the discs don't play too well. They don't sit well in the box either.The show itself is brilliant but it gets frustrating when you have to tussle with the equipment in order to watch it.