I gave up on Game of Thrones but this is first class. The actors are so good, the tension, the action, the cgi all create world beating tele-visuals and a convincing Westeros. Not for the faint hearted though as it is still a harsh, violent and unstable world.

The lead roles are really good characterisations right from the start with a depth and complexity we don't usually see in television. The sets and the cinematography are also very good. I can see why this has a very high IMDB rating and why many will rate this higher but I do find the world to be a challenging one for me - I'm quite squeamish - and it's not something you'd sit down and watch with the family. Probably because it is so well done, the brutality is all too convincing.