Just watched series 1 and 2 again. Absolutely brilliant but a shame the Yorkshire contingent took an early bath (Lena Headey's still alive though). Just one sticking point, it was obvious to me what was to happen to Robb and co. the minute that old fella said to leave all the soldiers outside the walls and make yourself comfy. Oh, and his mother had said about 12 times that Walder Frey was going to be somewhat let down by events. other than that roll on series 4.

I've found the Internet outrage over this series hilarious so far.

I agree with you the show is a pale imitation of what's gone before it..the sooner its over the better.

So after some of the best TV ever produced, the show went out on a massive low; the final season seemed rushed, arbitrary and too intent on tying up loose ends - and the behaviour of the two main characters was inexplicably contrary to how they've been developed over the years.

I shan't be signing a petition or owt, but it was a huge disappointment.

Having just read the Gorge RR Martin books it seems clear that he had tied himself in knots. Perhaps this is why he has been unable to complete the saga. The final 2 books he wrote were a total confusion.

You need to be careful with the reading order. Even George RR admitted that events were out of cinq and can throw readers.