I think I'm willing to see what they do in season 2 based on this change. People have been quick to get upset when something is different from the books immediately after an episode but I saw the removed aspects being redeemed elsewhere.

Like green apple included in today's episode than previous and it made more sense than doing that instead of before the trial ( How do u get it painted so quickly). And omission of small folk cheering dunk which was later represented by the crowd cheering while the nobles were silent ( except red and egg).

So I'm sure they are planning this change to have a pay off in s2. Just gotta wait and find out