1) The scene between Tyrion and Mormont was very satisfying. I am liking that since the story has slowed down that we get to see some good character development such as this, and the relationship between Brienne and Pod.

2) At first I felt that Jaime and Bronn's infiltration of The Water Gardens of Dorne was a bit flimsy and rushed and the fight with the Sand Snakes a bit contrived and unbelievable. After a second viewing things didn't seem so incongruous. I LOVE the Sand Snakes even more when they are all armored up and fighting. Did anyone else notice that Tyene cut Bronn at the last moment of the fight? Has Bronn been poisoned?

3) Littlefinger is making more big moves as usual.

4) They Tyrell inquisition and the subsequent jailing is more strong in the show than in the books. It seems more believable and I am glad that Loras and Lancel are still somewhat main characters.

5) I don't think they could do Arya's story arc any better. Those scenes in the House of Black and White where taken right from my imagination and put on screen.

6) The Sansa/Ramsey/Reek scene was upsetting, but necessary. I have always liked Sansa and it was sad seeing her treated like that. There seems to be a lot of controversy around this, but somehow we have forgotten that poor Theon was tortured and had his weiner chopped off!

Valerian Steel is going to give the white walkers fits! what a battle at the end. Those white walkers are terrifying

...the White Walker attack on Hardhome was a total and pleasant suprise. On many different levels GOT is setting a new standard for fantasy. It may be controversial, but the bad guys are actual real, bad guys that do terrible things. The Night's King and the entire Hardhome scene certainly reinforced the idea that the White Walkers are a mysterious menace that will be play into the outcome of the game.

Tyrion and Dany's conversation was outstanding!

Drogon showed up to turn the harpies into crispy critters.