If this series was not related to GOT it wouldnt be a bad show to watch but it does not do GOT any justice. It feels like a period drama, albeit in a fantasy period. GOT did an excellent job balancing action, mystery and drama into a solid story that kept you captivated. This series solely focuses on the drama portion. The actors and cinematography are great but the storyline falls very short. With GOT I was disappointed when an episode emds but with this series I found myself with every episode looking at the clock to see if the episode would be over soon so I can carry on with something else.

Maybe I will eat my words and the rest of the season will be spectacular and this first half a season was meant as character building but I still dont feel invested in any characters. They could kill off any of the characters next episode and there would be no disapointment at all.