The reason I replied is just because it's interesting for me to see what people look like to casuals. I obsess over the things you're obsessing about, when it's stories I care about. But in general these things don't matter. I was fully entertained by the show. It's awesome. I only read the first book. I did love the Dany dragon scene from the book, I remember that much. But I loved it in the show too. (For the record, it was obvious that there was something to Bran and the other kid going down to the crypt after his dad had died).