I binge watched Season 1 (what the hell was up with that random pornoriffic scene at the end with Littlefinger in the brothel??), watched some of Season 2 (or all of it?) Wanted to watch S3, but didn't. Mainly I wanted to see Jamie and Brienne times.

oh yes. No doubt. Littlefinger is a badass of the creepiest order! In the books, he is even more scheming. I did not like that they detracted from some of his crazy cunning in the show. They attributed other people to some of the things that he planned behind the scenes. I think that I hate to love him. *hides face in shame* :)

There are so many good ones.

I really like Arya, Tyrion, Dany, Jon, and Bran, (and gods help me frickin Littlefinger though perhaps "like" isn't the write word) among the living. I love the Martells. They seem like a less judgmental, open-minded, less terrifically sexist house. They have strong women, paramours, a sense of loyalty. I would totally visit Dorne if I lived in Westeros and had the means. Brienne and Jamie are cool as well. I feel like Jamie becomes more interesting with each book. I loathed him in the first book!
Ser Barristan Selmy has my ultimate respect for leaving Kings Landing after practically giving everybody the finger when Joffrey?Cersei fired him.