Boring drama with writing that lacks imagination. Characters are lifeless and are not developed in any meaningful way. Indeed, the abrupt change of actors in the middle of the season renders the entire series meaningless. Who is the princess's new paramour and why should we care about him or any of these new people who simply appear. And who cares about the children, they seem to have sprung from the earth with any character arc to draw in the watcher.

It is not entirely clear why this slice of history is even meaningful in the larger story being told. Nothing Happens. There is not struggle of good over evil, no new momentous ideas shaping civilization, no technologies that will affect the fate of man. Just a few boring and apparently stupid people going about their daily life stilted by fear, greed, and self doubt.

This whole thing should be cancelled. Or, call it "General Hospital; The Beginning". Don't waste your money - rewatch GOT or find something new and well written/produced.