without spoiling too much, I think they introduced some interesting characters into the plot in this episode. Without reading the book, I have a feeling plans will go awry for a certain family.
1. I thought the Jon Snow and the Wall plot was the most interesting part of the episode, the cgi, the stories from benjen and tyrion.
2. Was great hearing why Jamie Lannister is not well-respected with his title, "King-Slayer." His interaction with King Robert was great.
3. Sword-fighting at the end was sweet, the little girl is becoming one of my favorite characters on the show next to the dwarf and jon snow.
4. I don't think they are spending enough time with the Drath-Raki and Daenerys storyline. Not sure if that's how the books were paced but it looks like their story is a little afterthought after the events occurring at king's landing.
Amazing show no doubt, hope it keeps going strong.