I cannot express in human words how much this would rock I always kinda pictured Maggie Smith when I read the books, then when I watched Downton it was a bit 'Hey... what's the queen of thorns doing in old england?'
I'm glad they're casting the Reeds, they COULD do without them, but they COULD rename the show 'Westerosi shore' doesn't mean the SHOULD
Beric and Thoros: awesome, this gives me great hope for a storyline I thought they might cut/trim down for next season, also one of the best duels in Westeros history is now looking to be on the cards
Tormund: best. wildling. EVER.
Overall season 3 is looking to be as good as season 2 just a shame we'll need to wait like 6 months for it to start