[Hoodat]

The screen writers have an obligation to follow the direction of the books, especially when considering that the books are still being written. If they hope to maintain the cooperation of George Martin, they must give him some leeway in the direction of the plots. I can attest that screenwriter David Benioff is an excellent writer. I would recommend A City of Theives to anyone interested in a story about the siege of Leningrad.

Obviously, they are doing something right considering the high popularity of the show. I will continue to tune in to see my favorite characters Arry, Sandor, Tyrion, Bronn, and the new Kingslayer Olenna Tyrell even if I have to endure Stannis, Theon, or any of the Freys.

[needmorePaine]

I actually like Stannis, and I like the actor. He did a very good job as Thomas Jefferson in “John Adams.” His story does tend to drag though between Blackwater and his next move.

[kelly4c]

You just gave away who Joffrey’s murderer was. Those of us who’ve never read the books but have been watching the show did not know that yet. In the last episode that aired Joffrey died and we were having a bit of fun trying to figure out who did it:(