As I have not read the book neither I played the game not even wached GOT, I think I have more unbiased view of this serie in this sense.In general it is not bad, main characters are nicely developed. Nevertheless some scenes look a bit cheap to me and some of the costumes as well. But overall o have a feeling it is getting better more you are involved into the story telling. I think acting is very good in general. I kind of enjoy it watching, there are nice alegorical ideas about inner world of out mind, morals, chatacter ane challenges in life.