Thoughts on Game of Thrones season 5 finale? (Spoilers up to season 5)

[noname2200]

AbbathTheGrim said:

noname2200 said:

The show is basically caught up to the books now, and Stannis' TV story actually spoiled book readers. It's not 100% safe, I guess, but it's in the 90's.

Correct me if I am wrong but I recall reading that the series would fill what Mr. Martin has not written yet with the writers own ideas. I suppose that anything that isn't in the books and that is shown in the show must be like a separate reality that has nothing to do with what will eventually happen in the books.

Or is George R.R. Martin writing for the show?

He writes some episodes each season, though he's not in full control. He did tell the showrunners how the story ends though.