Did anyone catch the first episode of this new HBO series?

It was quite an impressive set up and even though I was a little confused by the large number of characters, it certainly held my attention.

Peter Dinklage was the stand out actor as the jocular and whoring Tyrion. And I've always had a soft spot for Sean Bean who seems to be in a solid role as the wisened warrior Eddard (Ned to his friends).

Not familiar with George R.R. Martin's novels upon which the series is based, but it certainly looks like HBO are on to another winner.