I really enjoyed the second episode. GOT was good when it was building character and storyline, I thought that was what was going on here. Its well cast and each character already has a developing arc.
What the fuck!
Having read the book a couple of times it's based on its the best way to tackle the material rather than flashbacks because a lot of the cause of what happens has its seeds in the past so audiences need to understand it. If done without the jump it would be 50 seasons long :) So far its a very faithful adaptation and having recently watched an interview with the show runner its clear he loves and knows his shit so should be done well.
What pattern?Chat chat mumble mumble chat chat look meaningful chat chat shout chat mumble look off into the distance angry glance chat chat.
3rd episode.
Fuck all going on for me to retain interest. I'll go back to staring at my wallpaper.