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Game of thrones is not an action movie. People looking for that should go watch mad max instead....
It is a terrific series of books covering some very interesting themes. What makes a good king? Is it the same thing that makes a good conquerer? A good swordsman? Are evil people actually better at ruling than innocent ones? Is it better to be feared or loved? What place does religion hold in a king's arsenal of tools? How should a king deal with allies and enemies?
The books (and show) ask and answer dozens of these questions. Those of you who say it is boring might enjoy it more if you watch it as a lesson in how to be a king.
How would you have handled Jora coming back?
Is Jon Snow doing the right thing with the wildlings?
If sacrificing his daughter would save the world should Stannis do it?
Should Bolton wait for Stannis or send out Ramsey to attack?
Is Ramsey's actions toward Sansa so different from Danerys and her new fiancée?
There are dozens more questions to consider. If you aren't considering them it should come as no surprise that you dislike the show. If you are considering them... have you become a better king, or perhaps even a better person, by reading/watching it? Probably.
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