Yeah I think we are talking about different things. I am not talking about Cleganbowl (which I am totally fine with) I am talking about the shows more recent progression towards cliffhanger and misdirection.
The "in the books" equivalent would something like GRRM writing "Illyn Payne's sword was lifted high into the sky and above Ned's head. The end. Tune in next book to read whether Ned's head gets chopped off or whether Illyn has a last second change of heart"
An episode should never be ended like that, it is a cheap way to create suspense. Let the story create the suspense not the timing of the information.
The "in the books" equivalent would something like GRRM writing "Illyn Payne's sword was lifted high into the sky and above Ned's head. The end. Tune in next book to read whether Ned's head gets chopped off or whether Illyn has a last second change of heart"
An episode should never be ended like that, it is a cheap way to create suspense. Let the story create the suspense not the timing of the information.