I understand everything you're saying but I also know the writers are concerned that they will outrun George Martin as this is season 4 and there are 5 books in print, so I think they could afford to slow things down a bit.
Also, Strong Belwas. Of all characters they have to cut out the one who takes a huge dump on a dude after he kills him, as well as eats 10 portions of honeyed locusts. Heresy I say!!!