Game of Thrones

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Season 4
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 17, 2011
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 2340 Ratings

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  1. adhamhany
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    There's nothing more to say of this show that wasn't said already. Probably the best show on TV right now. It has everything. Riveting plot, complex characters, great acting, a script that's faithful to the novels, entertaining fight and battle scenes (brought to life by skillful directing), and absorbing drama. I Can't wait for next season.
  2. AaronAction
    Apr 18, 2014
    10
    People that give this a 10 really REALLY bother me.
    True, it's the best of the season (out of the 2 episodes so far)
    But it's not phenomenal by an means, doesn't match up to Justified or even come close to shows like Breaking Bad. What makes the show worth watching is the intelligent writing, the plot twists and the great CGI, let alone all the unwariness of whose the next to die? All    People that give this a 10 really REALLY bother me.
    True, it's the best of the season (out of the 2 episodes so far)
    But it's not phenomenal by an means, doesn't match up to Justified or even come close to shows like Breaking Bad.

    What makes the show worth watching is the intelligent writing, the plot twists and the great CGI, let alone all the unwariness of whose the next to die? All the betrayals and **** up deaths are extremely entertaining.

    This show is a great show, but I want people to please be aware that there's much better shows out there.

    The best way to explain this show is that it's just like The Walking Dead. Over hyped and over dramatized.    … Expand
  3. Mudget
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    A truly spectacular season of a truly spectacular television show. I get done watching these and am amazed at how emotional and amped-up they've made me, the same feelings I get after a good epic movie. TV shows that can do this to me are exceedingly rare (The Sopranos and the modern Battlestar Galactica are the only other two that come to mind on this level).

    This was perhaps the    A truly spectacular season of a truly spectacular television show. I get done watching these and am amazed at how emotional and amped-up they've made me, the same feelings I get after a good epic movie. TV shows that can do this to me are exceedingly rare (The Sopranos and the modern Battlestar Galactica are the only other two that come to mind on this level).

    This was perhaps the most cohesive and coherent season so far, which is saying a lot, actually. For the most part we've stopped meeting hordes of new characters, and we've time now to get more deeply-invested in the ones we do know. Obviously we're going to lose some along the way, that's the beauty of a series like Game of Thrones (or Walking Dead, for that matter). Unless you've read the books, the not knowing what's coming is pure joy. This season felt somehow even more frenzied than the last several, leaving viewers dangling from perilous event to perilous event, from show to show. Although I've been impressed with every season so far, all the stakes feel even higher this season. Set design, cinematography, writing, direction, acting, action scenes, costumes, CGI - all still completely stellar - with the usual highlight being the ability of the writers to layer together all these concurrent stories seamlessly. Yes, this is a show it is mandatory to watch from the beginning of season 1. There are 8 million plotlines going on. And that's where the magic remains with the program. The fact that viewers are never allowed to get lost or become disinterested in any of these storylines. It's a tremendous dance, and one that is bringing all the lines together - slowly at first, and now much more rapidly. This season is bookended by a premiere and closer that are among the strongest episodes from any season. And the season ends looking forward, with many of the aforementioned plotlines having grown increasingly complex, with the highest stakes yet.

    This really is the pinnacle of what TV can be.    … Expand
  4. Rezakd
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    It's just getting better and better !
    Unbelievable how a TV-serie can be made with such a good quality !
    It has all the materials for a great fantasy, adventure serie !
    Glad in this season less good people were killed ! ;)
  5. diecastpe
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    Season 4 Episode 2 just finished and I have to say I am most impressed, even more impressed than I was believed to be before in preparation before watching via the trailers. All I can say is that I wish they would make the Seasons 18 Episodes long with 8 episodes airing then a mid season break for a month or two and then the latter half of the season which would be the other 8 episodes.Season 4 Episode 2 just finished and I have to say I am most impressed, even more impressed than I was believed to be before in preparation before watching via the trailers. All I can say is that I wish they would make the Seasons 18 Episodes long with 8 episodes airing then a mid season break for a month or two and then the latter half of the season which would be the other 8 episodes. This would of course make up for the HUGE storylines being mushed out due to time constraints and there's such a big cast it would allow for every main character and every house(even) within the books to properly assert the lore from the books adapted to the show with precision and accuracy without cutting any ends off to narrow down and dull down stories. For crying out loud this it he NUMBER 1 SHOW ON METACRITIC!!!! HBO'S NUMBER 1 CASH CROP!!! Just think how many people would tune in to 18 episodes compared to as they do already to the limited and held back 10 episodes per season which are supposed to be covering sometimes a whole novel or a whole novel and parts of other novels as well in different time lapses! Look how the Walking Dead is doing and it's on AMC for crying out loud!!! Just think how Game of Thrones would do with a similar addition to 18 Episode Seasons which would give George RR Martin more time to finish his last two novels and give the writers more time to construct more stories and give more vibrant background stories more color as there are so many main characters now that there's NO WAY with 10 episodes per season we'd ever be able to fully get to know the characters from the books properly on the show before they died or fulfilled their task before going away or dying. All I can say is I never used to be into TV Shows but since True Blood(early) Dexter, Weeds(early), Californication, The Walking Dead, Shameless, and a few others that I now enjoy TV Shows more than movies. I do admit that I would LOVE to see a Trilogy of Game of Thrones Movies either from Roberts Rebellion to help explain happenings and what knots from season 1 talk from Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon as well as Stannis with Kings End, and how the Mad King Aryes Targaryen and his use of wildfire came of high and loved use. But the trilogy could start with the Dragons last days, then drying during the war that laid them to rest in the introductory, then years later of generations as the Targareyans catch up to the mad king in the second movie and let it play its course out to the third and final movie to be a prelude of sorts to the first season of Game of Thrones the Series.… Expand
  6. deekan
    Apr 20, 2014
    10
    Before I begin my review, I feel obligated to say: People that give this an 8 then criticize everyone who gives it a 10 really REALLY bother me. To the individual I am addressing but not completely calling out, I must beg that you be pragmatic in your future critiques. Your opinion is NOT fact. Maybe I believe that Breaking Bad and Justified are great shows, but do not quite "match up" toBefore I begin my review, I feel obligated to say: People that give this an 8 then criticize everyone who gives it a 10 really REALLY bother me. To the individual I am addressing but not completely calling out, I must beg that you be pragmatic in your future critiques. Your opinion is NOT fact. Maybe I believe that Breaking Bad and Justified are great shows, but do not quite "match up" to HBO's The Wire and Game of Thrones. But that is MY opinion. It is still not fact.

    And to the next person I hear compare Game of Thrones to that, IN MY OPINION, inconsistent (though still oddly entertaining) mess of a series The Walking Dead as if they are on the same level of quality, or for that matter, use the idiotic concept "over hyped", I will cut off his manhood and feed it to the goats!

    Now, to the review: Yes, I am reviewing this season only two episodes in. To those who disapprove, be sated by the fact that if something were to change my opinion down the road a few episodes I will update my review accordingly. But, having the distinct advantage that I have read the books and having not been disappointed thus far, I am fairly confident this season will be the best yet. And since Metacritic will not let me give the show the 11 I feel it deserves, I am forced to give Game of Thrones another 10 for this season.

    In my opinion, the books series it is based on, A Song of Ice and Fire, is simply the single greatest adult fantasy series out there that I have read, and Game of Thrones has done a near-perfect job adapting such a vast text to fit a television format. Do I have occasional quibbles about the showrunners adaption choices? Of course. But, so far, none have been immense enough to warrant me docking the show even 1/4 of a point.

    I cannot wait to see some of my favorite scenes from the books adapted for the big screen. This season will most definitely be unforgettable and the pinnacle of great television, in my opinion.    … Expand
  7. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Loved it.

    I found the second season of thrones to be awfully hollow, in terms of characters and motives within the show, definitely found the third season to be a grand improvement with some very unsettling and unexpected moments. Damn, season four definitely picked up the past, became more consistent and focuses within story and character, had easily some of my most favorite moments    Loved it.

    I found the second season of thrones to be awfully hollow, in terms of characters and motives within the show, definitely found the third season to be a grand improvement with some very unsettling and unexpected moments. Damn, season four definitely picked up the past, became more consistent and focuses within story and character, had easily some of my most favorite moments from the show, especially the Tyrion Lannister arc, the John snow arc and the Ayra arc. So many fantastic moments leading towards a fabulous conclusion.

    So much finally happened in this season, in terms of development of characters and moving the narrative forward and bringing much more focus, instead of just fodder leading up to events.

    Looking forward to the new season, and seeing where the story goes.    … Expand
  8. frandecurgez
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    What can I say about Game of Thrones? It's perfect! It's one of the shows I enjoy watching the most. Undoubtedly, one of the best shows in TV history. Watch it!
  9. frafael_1998
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    On season one, Baelor delivered a shocking death. On season two, Blackwater shown what could be done with special effects on tv. On season three, The Rains of Castamere gave a precious lesson - in Westeros you should never go to weddings. In all previous seasons there was a standout episode. It's hard to do the same this season - from a child slowly becoming a killer, more murder inOn season one, Baelor delivered a shocking death. On season two, Blackwater shown what could be done with special effects on tv. On season three, The Rains of Castamere gave a precious lesson - in Westeros you should never go to weddings. In all previous seasons there was a standout episode. It's hard to do the same this season - from a child slowly becoming a killer, more murder in weddings, powerful courtroom scenes, amazing cinema-worthy CG, a finale leaving us wanting more like never before - there's more action than all others seasons throughout. The stakes are getting higher, but this is definitely one of the best shows on tv, and demands to be seen by everyone (old enough).… Expand
  10. ClayMerritt
    Apr 7, 2014
    10
    By knowing what happens from reading Book 3, this second half has the potential to be the greatest season of television ever. The show just keeps topping itself and Benioff & Weiss stay incredibly true to the books. Possibly more-so than any other book-to-TV/Film adaptation ever.
  11. Toffenuff
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Epic. Fantastic. Beautiful. Horrifying. Terrible. Heartbreaking. Twisted. Unexpected (I'm not YET a book reader). These are all words that could aptly describe this show, and Season 4 continues what is turning out to be arguably my favorite television show. Now excuse me while I mourn both the death of one of my favorite characters (not another one! ughh...) and the fact that Season 5Epic. Fantastic. Beautiful. Horrifying. Terrible. Heartbreaking. Twisted. Unexpected (I'm not YET a book reader). These are all words that could aptly describe this show, and Season 4 continues what is turning out to be arguably my favorite television show. Now excuse me while I mourn both the death of one of my favorite characters (not another one! ughh...) and the fact that Season 5 isn't until next year.… Expand
  12. WhySoSerious54
    May 16, 2014
    10
    Great season up there with 1 and 2. Not as much nudity but makes up for it in drama and action. To me it's Season 2,1,4,3 all great some better than others. One issue is...............where are the damn Dragons!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Conor_C
    May 31, 2014
    10
    This Season is amazing, I haven't read the books but have been watching Game of Thrones since the first Season.

    Game of Thrones is my favorite TV Series ever. The acting is amazing, the writing is amazing. There are so many main characters with their own stories than the TV focuses on and I feel so much for these characters, it seems so real (In a Game of Thrones, Seven Kingdoms,    This Season is amazing, I haven't read the books but have been watching Game of Thrones since the first Season.

    Game of Thrones is my favorite TV Series ever. The acting is amazing, the writing is amazing. There are so many main characters with their own stories than the TV focuses on and I feel so much for these characters, it seems so real (In a Game of Thrones, Seven Kingdoms, Different World kind of way), this isn't afraid to kill off characters really well and unexpectedly for the sake of the story.

    Amazing, 10/10    … Expand
  14. genericusename
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Best season to date. It was a bit slow at times, but the payoffs made it all worth it. Great acting as always, along with great writing, effects, and directing. It was a great season, and even though a lot changed from the books this season, I can't find much wrong with it unless I get obsessively nit-picky.
  15. Gamer147
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    Somethings can't be put into words without taking from their value.
    Watch it. Now.

    This is where I write some more, and even though you see the dramatic value of my review has been broken- that's the nature of the 150 character minimum rule.
  16. Drealgrin
    May 1, 2014
    10
    consistently amazing. In every way. Simply the best show that has ever been. The Costumes, the writing, the acting, there are over a dozen intriguing characters that are constantly being traded for by being killed off and new ones introduced and only one actor seems to be not getting it (the one who plays Bran)

    Just undeniably incredible. and this season is the best so far!
  17. manofthemoon
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Season 4 of "Game of Thrones" was superb. The question is how can Season 5 top it? Simply brilliant on every level. Whilst not reaching the horror level of "The Red Wedding", Season 4 holds enough great moments to keep old fans happy.
  18. Gamespro
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    Amazing premiere and second episode.the second episode by far has two be my favorite episode.great acting,amazing costumes,and an incredibly large cast
  19. FranzHcritic
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    The acting is beyond brilliant and engaging, as well as are the story-lines. The juxtaposition of putting all these characters together adds chemistry that would otherwise be lacking in most adaptations of books. This is victorious over Lord of the Rings by far.
  20. guiltyconscious
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    The show is doing a great job at following the books. I do enjoy all the added scenes. Almost every episodes are going to have some extra scenes that aren't in the book because the books are from first person points of view. So the writers have the freedom to add the scenes that are usually mentioned in the books and some are just created. They just can't make a character go m.i.a like inThe show is doing a great job at following the books. I do enjoy all the added scenes. Almost every episodes are going to have some extra scenes that aren't in the book because the books are from first person points of view. So the writers have the freedom to add the scenes that are usually mentioned in the books and some are just created. They just can't make a character go m.i.a like in the books. Certain things had to be adapted for TV. it keeps the show fresh and keeps the book readers still some way surprised (including myself). I am very pleased with the show. No other TV network would have done the show justice, it requires a big budget though it still not as epic as it is in the books i would still like to thank the writers and HBO for the effort. Two thumbs up.… Expand
  21. qpon
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    Having read the books, the material for this season is off the charts spectacular. If the first two episodes of S4 are any indication, this will be an historic season of television. The writers and directors are operating with tremendous confidence now after clearing the hurdle of season 3's Red Wedding. It's as if they're 'playing with house money'. Having that monkey off their back seemsHaving read the books, the material for this season is off the charts spectacular. If the first two episodes of S4 are any indication, this will be an historic season of television. The writers and directors are operating with tremendous confidence now after clearing the hurdle of season 3's Red Wedding. It's as if they're 'playing with house money'. Having that monkey off their back seems to have freed them from any hesitations. The production and acting are peaking at the same time as the book material is peaking - it's going to be a pleasure and privilege to watch.… Expand
  22. SeanChris
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    As the pervious seasons, the first two episodes of this season has gotten things rolling quickly! The intelligent writing keeps the pace of the show going. Not only do they give you satisfying conclusions to side plots but they keep the build up to one amazing battle going throughout every episode.
  23. BestReneNA
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Not just the best season of Game of Thrones, but one of the best seasons of television ever. Great storylines, amazing plot twists and so many characters you'll love watching.
  24. TheBadTouch
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    RR Martin's "Game of Thrones" will have the same longevity and appeal that is seen in Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". Watching Game of Thrones leaves me in one of two states; amused by its audacity or entrenched in the beautifully gentle and steadfast relationships it creates.
  25. joao1198pedro
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    The fourth season or game of thrones is simply the best season of game of thrones so far.It just cant beat fifth season of breaking bad, so this season is the second best of all series if had ever watched.
  26. Syadin
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    I honestly thoroughly enjoyed this episode and it was a masterpiece. I truly love Game of Thrones, the production quality is so high, the actors are phenomenal, and the writing is top-notch. Season 4s episode truly got me back into the Game of Thrones mindset. This is an amazing season premiere.
  27. eagleeyeviking
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    Season 4 of Game of Thrones is a masterpiece in all aspects: from the inticrate plotting to well fleshed out characters (both major & minor ones), to shocking plot twists, while never letting go of action, drama and tension.
  28. raiseralex21
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Me sigo emocionando como la primera temporada... si no la has visto, no pierdas el tiempo y empieza a disfrutar esta gran serie basada a un libro genial!!
  29. yatesy
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    Apologies for the tired cliche, but simply, Game of Thrones is like a good-aged Scottish whiskey...it just gets better with age - as long as you don't get too attached to the characters that is! Benioff and Weiss have done a magnificent job of transferring the beloved novels written by GRRM onto our home television sets, and have also done us all a great service in meticulously assemblingApologies for the tired cliche, but simply, Game of Thrones is like a good-aged Scottish whiskey...it just gets better with age - as long as you don't get too attached to the characters that is! Benioff and Weiss have done a magnificent job of transferring the beloved novels written by GRRM onto our home television sets, and have also done us all a great service in meticulously assembling a mighty fine cast; the best on TV at the moment by a country mile in my opinion. Season 4 of GoT is as good a serial drama you're likely to see, do believe the hype - it really is that great!… Expand
  30. seyyedrezae
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Oh my GOD... I Cant understand what happened 10 minutes ago (Watching 2nd episode) ... it was extraordinary... it IS!!!!!
    Second episode was Great in every moment... in every detail... this TV show surely is the best in the whole TV history... Absolutely it was A GREAT performance i have seen in TV by actors and actresses, ever...
    Congratulations... to all cast and credits of this show.    Oh my GOD... I Cant understand what happened 10 minutes ago (Watching 2nd episode) ... it was extraordinary... it IS!!!!!
    Second episode was Great in every moment... in every detail... this TV show surely is the best in the whole TV history... Absolutely it was A GREAT performance i have seen in TV by actors and actresses, ever...
    Congratulations... to all cast and credits of this show.
    Watch This show and Enjoy from every moment of it... :)    … Expand
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#28 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Apr 4, 2014
    60
    This narrative pokiness is redeemed, as usual, by the machine-tooled professionalism of the production, the lavish attention to the mock-medieval costumes and setting, and the mostly crisp, understated acting by the international cast.... More than ever, though, you may find yourself impatient for the plot to wind around to the more engaging story lines.
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  2. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Tim Molloy
    Apr 4, 2014
    100
    The acting is delightful, the visuals are sumptuous, the stories couldn't be more surprising.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Apr 4, 2014
    100
    The storytelling seems to have hit a new peak of relaxed confidence. In every scene you get a sense of steady forward motion. New characters are introduced and old characters deepened, and devious new plots are laid out so deftly that it's not until midway through episode three that you look back over everything that came before and laugh at yourself for not having seen a particular surprise coming
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