i is smart said:
Be careful on the social media platforms. Last episode got leaked (released?) early in Iceland. Screenshots and clips are everywhere.
that's a shame for sure. Anyone who spoils this show is a scumbag.
I skimmed fire and blood a few years ago and only recall the high points of the plot. To put it in perspective as a "book reader" I zoned out when F&B started going into dragonseeds and who claimed what cringey dragon name. Example: I was stunned when Luke was attacked at the end of season 1 by aemond on Vhagar. Same goes for Hugh and Ulf. Don't recall the specifics at all, just now revisiting as the show reveals it all.
I figured it was all justification for GRRM to retcon non-Targs riding dragons before the imminent publication of the winds of winter. LOL on me.
I still think that's all it is but GoT ended and GRRM was butthurt by the response to the HBO fan reaction. So there have been some major rewrites of the source material.
Now this show has taken a life of its own so I'm watching with no expectations. We've already seen some severe deviations that shall not be mentioned. The acting is mostly superb. The story… is slightly above average. But we are into fan fiction territory so it is what it is.
For the record, I think winds of winter is coming soon.