I’m not a book reader and agree, although I’m only three episodes into season 5.

Amos was one of my favorite characters but am a bit put off by how his role has, to an extent, become fan service.

I appreciate that he’s a tough guy, enjoyed that aspect of earlier seasons, and want more of it. But don’t give me, the viewer, instant gratification just because I want it if it will erode my suspension of disbelief.

Feels like the characters and narratives are trending towards more traditionally defined arcs with characters getting in fights to show the audience they’re invincible or otherwise saved by cheap deus ex machina tricks.