The problem with having Stannis coming in even next episode is that there is hardly any real action left for season 5. What we have from that point on is primarily: 1) Stannis and Jon discussing lots of stuff at the wall. 2) Tyrion and Jorah going through Essos. This has potential, especially because of the two excellent actors involved. 3) Dany dealing with problems of ruling while a coalition gathers against her. 4) Cersei mismanaging stuff and Jaime hating on her. 5) Arianne trying and failing to displace Doran and spending long time in silent imprisonment. 6) Arya training to be a faceless man What about the big action scenes and victory scenes?
