Finally got the chance to watch the first episode. I'm...intrigued.
First impressions:
- I hate the Lannisters, except for Tyrion.
- Dany is hot.

Her brother is a douche.

- inner geek is telling me I should learn Dothraki.
Maybe after watching 2 or 3 more episodes I'll think about going to a Barnes & Noble bookstore in the city and read a few pages of the first book before I decide to buy a copy.