Aye Laz, there's going to be a good few series as the original author released 5 books. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire
To say I was shocked about Eddard Stark is an understatement. Although I knew he was going to die at some point, just not yet. Robb is going to do his fucking nut when he finds out! I hate that new King, what a spoilt little **** he is, with a face you'd never get tired of stamping on.
Absolutely quality Tv, as is Spartacus. I'm going to be gutted on a Monday night now with fuck all to watch. The Chicago Code on a Thursday night is decent too, but they've decided to axe it after the first series. Yet persist on showing repeats of NYPD Blue etc. Boring *****.