ASOIAF / Game of Thrones (SPOILERS INSIDE)

[Sage Truthbearer]

Originally Posted by AenorVZ

It's pretty obvious that most people who think the show does a good job of storytelling don't read much.

Nah, there are plenty of people who read all the books (including myself) who still enjoy the television series and are okay with most of the decisions D&D have made, with few exceptions.

Originally Posted by Sirken

my biggest complaint is the Dorne story. it's quite possibly the worst thing that the show has done by a long shot

I think everyone agrees that the Dorne story was cringeworthy.

There were also plenty of things D&D did that I was impressed with how well they adapted (like the Red Wedding, Shame) and things they changed that actually improved the story (like Hardhome, taking out Aegon).

I think D&D are in a difficult position, because they are forced to appeal to the casual viewer and adapt the books to be effective in a dramatic format. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I like to cut them some slack.