re: I have the disquieting feeling that the GoT TV series is starting to drift

Agree with this. Earlier in the season Ramsey acted as if he would treat Sansa with respect and was taken by her. The door closes on the last scene and it becomes very clear he is the sick bastard we have seen before. like the above poster said this will be what breaks the hold on Theon and I bet Sansa regroup and gets her revenge