What are some examples of things the show did BETTER than the books?

What? They went to all the trouble of filming in that palace because they somehow thought that would lead to a C-list character getting an acting nomination? That's nonsensical even for D&D

btw everything in that palace was shot horribly

I'll let slide anything that costs money. At least I can understand. But money problems only account for %10 of the thier bullshit.