They've actually toned it down a little in Season 2, both aspects. It's even less gory now. My sister made a joke about the adult content in this series...lol
I just finished watching Ep. 9
Well, **Did that guy just really kill my Tyrion? He was still alive, but some knight slashed him and I think it was one of his dad's guys. I'll cry if he dies. And then I'll be pissed. He's one of my favorite characters, I'll still have Arya if he dies. Speaking of Arya, of course they neglected her in this episode with the siege happening and all, but they showed her on the preview for ep. 10 and that guy she helped was telling her to go with him.
And the hound abandoned the king. My mouth went slack . :eek: Especially after all the talk "If you die with your swords clean..." lol
And of course, Joffrey went to hide like the little coward he is, leaving everyone to put their hide on the line while he went back because his mamma was calling him...GRRRR, I really wanted him to die!!!! Just one more episode and the season is over. :(
And the queen was about to give some type of poison to her baby boy.**