Tanis said:
I STILL haven't watched the series.
Did care for the books, so didn't see a reason to watch the series.
As someone who read the books first and loved them, I was very impressed with how much the TV series added to my enjoyment of the story. The fact that the TV show doesn't have limited POV characters means that you get a much greater appreciation of a lot of the important non-POV characters.
Most notably: Margaery Tyrell, Tywin Lannister, Bronn, Jorah Mormont, Robb Stark, Shae, Varys (arguably) as well as Loras and Renly's relationship.