George R.R. Martin once pointed out that the only real difference between sci-fi and fantasy is "the furniture". I couldn't agree more.

The book used the Night's Watch/Craster interaction to illustrate how important "guest right" is in this world. With some different choices, the TV show could have done the same.

Savage Love is on Medium.com now? Could have sworn I was looking for the AV Club.

What are you a fucking park ranger now?