Title
Game of Thrones
[Winter is Coming]
Produced
HBO
Montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7L2PVdrb_8
Opening Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVGnJ4v7L-o
The opening sequence consists of a fairly traditional montage, showing credentials and a clear depiction of the setting. We get to feel the atmosphere by use of a consistent color pallet and the classical score sets the overall tone of the show quickly.
The first scene follows suit, with a consistent color range and appropriate, atmospheric music. we are introduced to three characters of the episode with a straight forward portrait. This is followed by what appears to be a gate opening and then the trio making their way down a tunnel and then exiting the tunnel out the other side, they are heavily armed and seemingly 'prepared' for what is coming, this represents the characters intent as it is clear they have a task to fulfill. We're shown the setting with the guidance of a high angle shot of the landscape.
The characters motives and situation are portrayed with the use of dialogue; after discovering what appears to be a mass killing, the writer optimizes the conversion between the characters
"I never scene wildlings do a thing like this" and
"Our orders were to track the wildlings, we tracked them. We should head back to wall",
"you wanna run away south, run away. Of course they will behead you as a deserter, if I don't catch you first".
The writer has given the viewer a taste of the story and raises many questions. Overall this dialogue with the clear depiction of a cold and miserable ambiance, reveal a conflict in the story. After the characters (with an opposing majority; suggests that maybe they are making a mistake) commit to further investigate the mass grave, they are surprised to find the dead gone. This clearly stumps the viewer and the characters alike and yet raises further questions on the situation. Shortly after, the characters are attacked by the 'dead'. We are shown the strength of the enemy with a graphic, execution scene. The opening scene ends with one of the characters knelt before the head of his brethren, followed by a fade out and haunting music.
