Yeah I certainly would not say GoT is more accurate than LotR. Have to consider however that there is a difference in both mediums. Some of the GoT changes are good for TV but some things are kind of shitty. Nature of adaptation, especially since in the books there's so much exposition and...
In fairness, Brienne always seems to fight these badasses when they're at a pretty big disadvantage. Jaime was in chains and was in a cell for quit awhile before that. The Hound was jacked up from the bite thing and she had Oathkeeper and he had a good but normal sword etc.
Mattingly was always my guy as a kid, but hard to hate on Gwynn. He was fantastic. I also always liked how he decided to coach college ball and stay in SD.
The finale was fine. But I feel like it could have been better. The Stannis stuff was really good. The Brienne/Hound fight was pretty sweet, but the whole being in vale thing was just fucking weird. Also felt the Jaime/Tyrion interaction could have been better. And Shae grabbing the knife...
If Leonard plays like last night for the next game or 2, would be him I'd imagine. Could end up being Duncan for a lifetime achievement sort of thing which is stupid, but that kind of shit always happens. Or if the miracle comeback happens, Birdman.