I found it was a good start *spoiler for people who haven't read further than the show* - Edit 1
Before modification by ironclad at 03/04/2012 12:39:27 PM
They have a lot of ground and a lot of characters to cover this season and even though not much was happening the episode was flowing well.
I really liked the new characters and actors on Stannis' side, they worked perfectly for me.
Tyrion, now the main character, especially for this season, delivered the goods. I think a lot rests on his shoulders when it comes to making the show watchable for people who haven't read the books, because there won't be much cheering and hoping for good things to happen until a certain someone chokes on his dinner next season. Which makes Tyrion's witty remarks the most redeeming quality of the show.
The biggest noticeable change for me is still how much screen time the show is giving Robb. Which makes sense given how important his King of the North stance is, of course, but feels so much different than in the book, where we were always restricted to other's POV when hearing about him. Even as a Stark "follower" in the books I never liked Robb. He was a naive boy. Here, he is a strong young man who knows what he's doing. At least for now, we know it'll change. The show will make Robb's ultimate downfall even more tragic than in the books. The Red Wedding will make Ned's death look like a picnic. I am not sure that's a good thing
I really liked the new characters and actors on Stannis' side, they worked perfectly for me.
Tyrion, now the main character, especially for this season, delivered the goods. I think a lot rests on his shoulders when it comes to making the show watchable for people who haven't read the books, because there won't be much cheering and hoping for good things to happen until a certain someone chokes on his dinner next season. Which makes Tyrion's witty remarks the most redeeming quality of the show.
The biggest noticeable change for me is still how much screen time the show is giving Robb. Which makes sense given how important his King of the North stance is, of course, but feels so much different than in the book, where we were always restricted to other's POV when hearing about him. Even as a Stark "follower" in the books I never liked Robb. He was a naive boy. Here, he is a strong young man who knows what he's doing. At least for now, we know it'll change. The show will make Robb's ultimate downfall even more tragic than in the books. The Red Wedding will make Ned's death look like a picnic. I am not sure that's a good thing