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Some Game of Thrones fans are critical of pacing at the start of Season 8. 1 / 8

A common complaint is that the first two episodes have moved too slowly. 2 / 8

Writer and executive producer Bryan Cogman assured audiences action is coming soon. 3 / 8

The second episode of Season 8 had the characters reflect before a coming battle. 4 / 8

For Cogman, this was planned to give them a chance to react to likely defeat. 5 / 8

Cogman revealed the writers' room crafted the season without outside concerns. 6 / 8

With the White Walkers having arrived at Winterfell, this quiet interlude has ended. 7 / 8

Moving forward, the series' signature epic action is sure to return. 8 / 8