Game of Thrones (spoilers)

[CFH]

I'm not bothering with the books. Just watch it on the telly. Less likely to annoy me and I really don't need any more backstory. It's just a great show, don't want to get all anal and geek out over it.

While Martin's writing is so-so and full of strange idiosyncrasies, his storylines in the first three books were outstanding. The series has jumped the shark and is just being dragged out now though.