We have to compare it at the end with GOT as it's part of the story after all but with less interesting plot, the whole plot can be reduced to 2 short episodes not long 10!, the acting was good and great picture and directing, with a better plot and the absence of GOT the rating could be better, as usual the sound track was amazing, great set design and architecture, wished to see the history of other houses as well I know it's about Targaryens but they mentioned other houses briefly which gave the sense of a low budget (we couldn't afford to shoot in other locations..worth watching but for me it was a little boring and very slow paced.