So, I have FINALLY decided to watch the show. I have been resisting, because I have read all the books (like read them when they first came out, fucking starting back in 1996 lol). I didn't want to end up constantly nitpicking the show based on differences with the books. But I have heard so many good things from friends who have watched, I am going to start watching this weekend and see how it goes.

and yes rose I agree with you that binge watching multiple seasons of a show is sooooo much better than waiting each week for a new episode. I did that back when True Blood was second and third seasons and it was frustrating as hell. So I gave it up until the final season aired and then watched every season back to back. Oh, so good.