Unrelated to the story but I got so pumped when the intro was playing on episode 2. Now I'm just too awake to sleep after this episode.
Felt like it was better than the first imo. The dire wolves were some of my favourite parts since I love dogs particularly huskies. I was sad to see one of them die (even if it didnt really die

). Didn't read the story but I hope Joffrey gets whats coming to him.