gone way way downhill. A couple scenes of exposition followed by an amazing battle just isn't as good as the intrigue that used to happen. I'd trade a nice episode with good story and bad action (like Blackwater) for an episode of horrible exposition and an amazing battle every time.
Missandei explaining Valerian and the wagon rider loudly proclaiming that he is heading to King's Landing is network level.
The rest of the show is going to be a fun ride, but will be more like a Michael Bay joint than what it used to be.
Don't @ me.