Together at last. It’s the mash-up the world has been waiting for…
Family feuds. Gratuitous sex scenes. Unexpected nudity. Scandalous affairs. Yes, Glenroe (kind of) had all of that and more back in the day and now those type of plotlines are being replicated in the hugely popular fantasy show Game of Thrones, the fourth season of which is currently being viewed by millions worldwide.
Look a little deeper and you’ll find that the two shows have little or absolutely nothing in common – the death count in Glenroe is far lower for a start – but, the introduction music for Game of Thrones works surprisingly well when played over the introductory sequence of arguably the most famous drama series ever made in Ireland.
In truth, the music makes Glenroe seem a little darker and more foreboding than it actually was and you’re half expecting Blackie Connors to terrorise the village by embarking on a ruthless killing spree, but the sight of that familiar intro will make readers of a certain generation long for a regular dose of Glenroe while sat by the fire on a Sunday evening.
After Where in the World of course. How about that Therese Lowe, wha?
Hat-tip to Ronan Farrell for sending this one our way
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