A famous 2015 tweet from a user in Saudi Arabia summed up the frustration: "Just watched the Red Wedding. Rob got shot by a crossbow? Actually, he fell down. Then a woman screamed. I think her baby died? The TV turned into a black rectangle for 2 seconds. I love this show."
This is the biggest problem with censoring Game of Thrones . Unlike a show where sex and violence are incidental, in GoT, they are often plot-critical. censored version of game of thrones
Watching a censored version isn’t just about missing out on “naughty bits.” Game of Thrones uses sex and violence thematically: A famous 2015 tweet from a user in
So, the user might be referring to the HBO version versus other platforms. Wait, some versions of the show might be edited for other releases, like syndication or different countries. For example, when they aired on other networks like Sky Atlantic in the UK, did they cut content? Also, the box set releases on Amazon or other streaming services might have different edits. Then a woman screamed
For viewers seeking a more "family-friendly" experience, third-party services and hobbyists have created their own versions:
Not all "censored versions" are created equal. Here is how the show was butchered across the globe:
You are about to watch the Red Wedding. Instead of a pregnant woman being stabbed in the belly, you see a brief struggle, a cut to a candle, and then characters talking about how sad the aftermath is.