Not expecting much after GoT's last season's disaster. However, I'm pleasantly surprised how captivating the world and plot are in HotD. Plus the dragons look amazing!

From the first episode, I immediately feel empathetic towards the majority of characters, even the ones I knew will be "rotten" in the end. As per GoT tradition, the gray areas of morality are palpable and the indecision on whose camp you should be on is part of the allure (Currently on camp Rhaenyra!).

The first two episodes just gave enough blood, gore, ohhhs, ahhhs and scheming in between all of it.

Cons: lighting! Looks very dark!