Somewhat predictable storylines. Can see what's coming miles away.

Definitely lacking in production quality. Doesn't have the natural feel of realism.

Cinematography is flat, CGI is good, but not to the GOT standards. It just feels cheaper?

Acting is fine, but it feels very rushed in the storytelling. Lacking character depth.

The original took many episodes to build the character backgrounds and nurture them. Now it's like "Let's hit the audience in the face with everything and get it out of the way."

I'll record it and watch at leisure, unlike watching the original live aired.