Bad casting and boring story line, the little bit of plot it has is badly written. They try to cover the lack of storyline with exagerated violent scenes. Like the first jousting match, done way over the top with blood and gore for a sporting event. What makes it worse is the lack of likable characters like the Starks and Tyrion Lannister. Or characters you love to hate like Cersei Lannister. They are all pretty much two dimensional. I wish they spen more of thier special effects budget on hiring better writers. I though after watching the first episode it just starting slow, but after a few episodes of fighting to stay awake. It is just a attempt to cash in on GOT.