After watching the second episode, the show is starting off slow. It doesn't have to be a problem, and it is fitting, as it allows the viewer to reminisce and savor the spaces and similar scenes that were so iconic in the sequel of the franchise. But, sadly, it is beging to unveil that this isn't so much a deliberate choice as much as it is a frugality to be able to afford detailed crafted scenes with artistic intentions It seems somehow like that duality isn't comensurate - it's like two different shows.

For now it is good to have some more content of the franchise but it seems that the show is much more insipid and empty (hiding behind stylized scenes and dragon cgi) without story and characters to intensify the show. The characters are plain and the show is not looking to stand on its own, but instead to find new ways to try and do what GoT already achieved with brutal and sadistic displays of violence, sex and fantasy cgi.

It may be soon to judge the show, but for now it is more like a taste for the GoT hardcore fans to saciate their hunger. Because the show seems too passive, much less focused and directed towards showcasing the setting again from a polished light instead of aiming to tell a story that stands on its own.

It's also relatively sad, even if tolerable, that the show tries to advance multiculturalism purposefully while neglecting to make a world that is convincing to the respective older age. We see a world that is technologically similar, and not much has changed.

In all honestly, I didn't read the books to attest how close it is to the orignial material, but from a logical standpoint, the world we should be seing should be more apropriate to the older age.

Nevertheless, it is still enjoyable to see a new council with new problems being discussed and solved, letting us peer into the medieval mentality and problematics.

I liked GoT mostly for the power games and political maneuvers and this show is focusing more on this aspect and not on action which they reserve only for dragon galore. I don't dislike this. It is fitting. The Targaeryans may not be the most insteresting house but they probably have the most lore and theatrical value (considering they have dragons) to stand for their own focused show.

I'm just glad there are not white walkers and zombies for now.

All in all, the show may not be as good but it can be enjoyable if you approach it as a peek into the world again. We might as well enjoy it and not have too many expectations.