I was really looking forward to the HOTD, as having watched GOT and never having previously enjoyed a fantasy based show before.

However I am on episode 7 and so far nothing has happened that would compel me to watch any more. If I do it will be because it is so poor it is hard to believe and of course its human nature to live in hope.

None of the characters are compelling, they seem to have employed the most uncharismatic of actors, which is a shame as the likes of Rees Ifans is known for his ability to make an impact on screen, be it film or video.

The script is turgid and trite, something a child could have written.

There is precious little intrigue or characterisation as was so prevalent in GOT.

Most annoyingly though is the lack of continuity. For example and without giving anything away a band of prisoners is recruited and undergo having their tongues removed.

We then cut to seeing them laying a potential ambush - nothing occurs. We then see an associated fire - nothing happens. They then enter the building - nothing happens. And so why we saw them recruited in the first place as they did precisely nothing is symptomatic of the series so far.

So I am also a prisoner of sticking with this but looking for an escape and living in hope things improve.