I felt the same way about it.
What finally got me to watch it was seeing some of the better dialogue scenes between certain characters, which, honestly, would be more than enough for you.
Have a peruse some bored Tuesday evening at scenes featuring -
Little finger/Petyr Baelish
Varys
Tywin Lannister
Tyrion Lannister
Olenna Tyrell
All you need really.
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