It's very drawn out and not very well acted. If you are looking for something along the lines of game of thrones, this isn't it. I wasn't a great fan of the novels but thought the TV adaptation would breathe life into the overly ritualistic novel storyline. As this is season 1 I'll give it a while to see if it gets better but I'm not hopeful given the very wooden portrayals of the characters. Better actors and a better script is needed to revive this flagging show. Pity a story based on the leadership of strong women is made with such pathetic male overtones. Maybe a new set of writers and new director might lift it out of the pit it has fallen into. The semi medieval dialogue is the worst part of this show and the actors struggle to deliver any of it with conviction.