George R.R. Martin is known as a big nerd and has revealed which series is especially dear to him. The answer is not surprising, although it has little to do with Game of Thrones.
George R.R. Martin loves fantasy literature; this is no secret. Especially his admiration for the work of J.R.R. Tolkien and his epic The Lord of the Rings is no secret.
The author can also be enthusiastic about series. In an interview with the New York Times, he revealed that he highly appreciates good series and named one of his favorites in the comedy genre.
A nerd loves nerds
What series does Martin like the most? At the time of the interview in 2018, the author named The Big Bang Theory as his favorite comedy show.
As for the genre, the series by creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady has little to do with fantasy or dark epics, but since the main characters are nerds, the choice fits perfectly.
The series even references Game of Thrones and its creator several times. Unfortunately, there was never a guest appearance by George R.R. Martin. However, it is likely that he can identify well with Sheldon and Co.
After all, he is similarly enthusiastic about classic nerd themes. Martin generally shows appreciation for the modern television landscape, but sees a small problem with it:
There are really more good TV series than you can watch. And often, when I discover them, they have already been canceled because we binge-watch them so quickly. But for everyone who loves television, this is a great time.
George R.R. Martin
In the case of The Big Bang Theory , the series aired from 2007 to 2019 over 12 seasons. At the time of the interview, it was not yet finished. Unfortunately, we do not know what the author thinks about the end of the series.
The reason for the end is actually the decision of the lead actor Jim Parsons to pursue new projects (via Entertainment Weekly). The rest of the cast joined him. The Big Bang Theory was not simply canceled due to ratings or reviews no longer being favorable.
George R.R. Martin enjoys watching various series, which may raise some eyebrows among fans of his books. After all, they have been waiting for years for the sixth volume of the popular series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” on which Game of Thrones is based. You can find other explanations here: 5 projects that George R.R. Martin has worked on in the last 15 years instead of finishing his damn book
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