I love how the fantasy aspects, both in the books and in the TV show, don't come to the forefront often, but when they do it's right in your face.
****SPOILERS**** 8===D
The parts with the pyromancer/necromancer after the red wedding made me nearly drop my fucking book and again in the finale when they go full dragon.
As far as how the series is going to go, I predict it will be Tyrion at the head of House Lannister, Snow at the head of House Stark and Daenarys returning to the iron throne and facing the threat from the north somewhat united.