Breaking Down How 'Game of Thrones' Evokes Strong Emotions

In particular, the “Battle of the Bastards” episode.

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It’s no question that Game of Thrones is one of the most compelling and emotion-evoking TV shows of our time. How do they do it? In a new video by Lessons from the Screenplay, the popular show gets a breakdown of how it manages to keep audiences glued to the screen for all six seasons, as well as the tactics it uses to evoke strong emotions. In particlar, the visual looks at the “Battle of the Bastards” episode and how every single scene has a compelling value transition. Watch the breakdown above.

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