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“Because if you remember - and people forget this - the first two years of Game of Thrones everybody was going, "I don't know what's going on, but I really like it." And you really didn't know what to make of a lot of people, and now it's changed and people aren't really talking about that. Now it's like you're watching West Wing or Friends, you know the characters and you're like, "What in the world is going to happen?"”

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Alex Graves, born in 1968, is a talented film director known for his unique perspective and emotional expression in his works. His films have won numerous international awards and have left a profound impact on audiences. more

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