Every thing is about details. I'm talking 1-6. When I read, or watch something I want to be invested in characters. Good or bad. I want to love them, hate them, pity them whatever emotions. Game of thrones did that for me. I like full character arcs that don't have gaps. I like complex plots. It really had it all.
I love good stories, character developments, battles like BotB, acting, WRITING. I also love/hate how they can kill very important characters like Eddard, Robb, Stannis. Yeah and game of thrones of course, politics.
Hmm I wonder what Book Stannis is doing? Oh wait, HIRING SELLSWORDS FROM ESSOS. PAYING THE IRON BANK. NOT BURNING HIS DAUGHTER. NOT HAVING ANY SACRIFICES.