(04-28-2014 11:49 PM)Nevadanatural Wrote:  I expect to see the show continue to diverge from the books. GRRM supposedly told HBO where the story was going and I don't think they are willing to wait until his heirs finish the books in 2030.

I don't think they're really trying to diverge. GRRM probably knows that this is probably the time to throw this imagery in there that wouldn't make sense unless he made a POV role for an Other. The show's an interesting way to clear up some of these mysteries that he's put out there.