I disagree, at least they are slightly more bad ass than they were last season.
LOVED the episode, not knowing what will be happening, for the most part, is kind of freeing and frustrating at the same time. Much like everyone else, I HOLLERED when Brienne came riding out, (POOOOOOOODDDDD!!!!!!)

and then I got all verklempt when Sansa recited the same words as her mother to Brienne. She even looked like her standing there.

(How did Theon kill that guy by shoving a sword through his back when he had his shield on?)
I liked the Dany plot point, and I think I agree with the consensus. She needs reinforcements besides the Unsullied in order to take Westeros.
Ayra is also back to the beginning having to learn to fight while vulnerable to everything.
Ser Davos FTMFW. "I would like some mutton"
And Edd.

He hurt my black and scarred heart. Also GHHOOOOOOOSSSSSTTTTT *sobs*
And now.. The Red Woman... One. WOAAAAH. Two. I believe she is going to try to bring Jon back. It makes sense since she knows it can be done (Beric Donderrean) and they made a point of it in the show. They have skipped and dropped things before, but went out of their way to show this, so I still remain steadfast in my hope.

Mainly because I don't know if I can handle the Starks losing all of their boys-- even if I am Super Girl Power about this show and life in general. I would love to see Jon and Dany make beautiful babies because good lord those two are pretty.
I want to see Sam, he is going to be devastated when he finds out about Jon.