Jeffan, I highly doubt we will get an exact replica of the books ;)
And, honestly, I don't think it would be a good series, if EVERYTHING was done EXACTLY like the books. Some things works in books, not so much on the screen...
I agree with him about the Morgase arc. That is one of the main things I feel can be safely removed as well...
The romance I sort of disagree with. I agree that they need not be as much and as focused as in the books.
DEFINITELY keep the Seanchan.
DEFINITELY remove the most of the...