Friend that have read the books say this is the same problem in the books. Nothing really happens. Things drag on and on. I love watching GoT due to the high-q

Friend that have read the books say this is the same problem in the books. Nothing really happens. Things drag on and on. I love watching GoT due to the high-quality production mixed with nudity and occasional awesome scenes. But I've given up on really enjoying much of the plot progress.