I give it 8 stars because I'm still optimistic it can turn around. I read Fire and Blood so I know the content is there. I was curious how HOT would address the jump between generations.

I think they could have done it much better, maybe with more flashbacks or something, especially with more backstory of Jaehaerys and prior kings.

The acting has been pretty solid. Needs more grit, action, clever doings, etc. So far, it's a little too uneventful and slow. Feels like a high budget soap opera. HOT is failing to maintain continuity with the cruel and tribal nature of Westeros as depicted in GOT.