Let's be clear from the start, this isn't action packed but that doesn't mean nothing is happening. I'd say it's very similar to the early seasons of GoT. It's very much about the politics of Kings Landing and the line of succession to the throne. It's building to something slowly which is what I loved about early GoT.

My only criticism would be the time shift mid season. While necessary to live the story forward, it was disappointing to leave those versions of the characters behind.

I don't agree with some critical that the budget seems to drop off mid season, there's nothing to back that up. If anything I'd suggest it's quite the opposite.

It also sets up an explosive season 2 very nicely.