Well I've not read the books or played any games & all I knew of this was an odd glimpse of a bookshelf & then the recent teasers. Having then seen all the great reviews it seemed an absolute 'must watch', more so given the GOT references from some. Sat down to binge on it last night but managed only 20 minutes before reaching for the remote, it's certainly bright & glossy & had a fair few quid thrown but it plays like GOT's poorer cousin still waiting for the Universal Credit cash to arrive. More akin to Xena - Warrior Princess than GOT, overly made up with a TV Movie sheen & Henry's grunting was tussling with Bale's Batman for the most annoying vocal in a lead role. I've no doubt it'll be popular but it's got one of those 'classic' review scores which upon watching has you scratching your head asking WTF ?