The series literally starts from the half way point of Fire and Blood. The first scene states it's 101AC. Soooo much of the story has been dropped and we start at a point that misses so many fantastic arch's. I wanted to see land turn into a city. Even the kings road being built. I won't say the major storylines from the book in case you want to read ( which I recommend) but believe me, this already feels like the story will be made up soon. At least GOT started from the very beginning. But as a first episode, it was gory and led on a good impression from the book. Some good acting too. Matt Smith does a good job in the first episode and I already dislike him which is the point. Obviously there hasn't been much to go on in one episode but it's promising. I'd give it an 8-9 but I can't stop thinking about how much has been missed.