Starts off a bit slow, but once you get through the first five episodes, you know why that was. It's setup for delicious payoff in the latter half of S1.
S2 is some of the best television I've ever seen. It's well worth getting through the first half of S1. Throughout the entire series there are next level VFX, great character work, incredible fight scenes, and even more amazing shots.
This is a show you don't want to miss, and I recommend it to anyone who loves action, fantasy and kickass female leads.