Sean is the only reason that I starting watching this show, and it will leave a big void for me to no longer have Ned in the story. But I have also become interested in some of the other characters, and I plan to continue watching. On the Television Without Pity website, many people were totally shocked by Ned's death and some say that they won't watch any more. Whether or not the show will hold my interest now remains to be seen. I would like to know what happens with all of Ned's children. I like the character of Tyrion, he is amusing and seems to be a pretty good guy. I would also like to know the fate of Dany. So, I'll keep watching, but it sure won't be the show that I looked forward to each week.