I bought the first 4 books last year after season 1. I just couldn't get into the first book knowing what was going to happen. So, I stopped reading. About 2 months ago, I picked up the second book and I couldn't put it down.

Hmmmm...interesting. I'm more so, I finish things to completion, so I'd read the first book. I haven't seen season 1 in so long I forgot about most everything so I'm good there.

I have all the books (have since last summer), but I haven't had time to read them yet.

Episode 2 was just as good as episode 1. Starting to get a better understanding of the Davos Seaworth character in this one.

Not as much action in episode 2, but a lot more character stuff for the fans. There's something about Littlefinger's fingers.

GoT time. I've already watched it twice. Kinda wish I hadn't. Looking forward to comments/thoughts.

I'm rooting for the midget dude.

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I'm rooting for Jon Snow. Although Tyrion is the most interesting character on the show.

I don't wanna read any of this thread in case it spoils something, but I have season 1 and am contemplating watching it tonight. How good is it? Like on a scale of 1-10? What would you compare it to?

As far as TV goes? It's up there with Sopranos and Deadwood in my canon. I'm biased, though.

As far as the setting/characters/plot, what would it be compared to? Lord of the Rings? I honestly have no idea what the show is about.

It's at least a 9. It's probably the best made show on television right now.

It's like a cross between The Sopranos and Lord of the Rings.

Watch it. Do not read any spoilers. Just watch it.

Political machinations of Deadwood (lots of Swearingen types) with the family based loyalties of Sopranos all set in a low-fantasy medieval realm. On top of that, there's more unexpected plot twists than either of the aforementioned.