Game of Thrones

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Season 5
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 17, 2011
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1705 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,441 out of 1705
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  3. Negative: 145 out of 1705
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  1. Knighthawk81
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    It's not easy adapting sprawling fantasy books into a TV series, but HBO has done it beautifully with "Game of Thrones." It's consistently been the most entertaining show on television for four seasons, and now that the showrunners are breaking new stories, I can't wait to see where it goes next.
  2. The3AcademySins
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    The last three episodes of this season truly save it. Building up to the ending of season five, however, the show becomes really slow paced and meandering. There is also ONE STORYLINE (which I shall not name for spoiler reasons) that is completely stupid and does nothing, and completely bastardizes the books.
  3. TheoWilliam
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    This is was a beautiful season for the series. It took of brilliantly and ended me in shock. It ended in rage. And it ended in what people love game of thrones for " it's surprisingly unexpected deaths" which is the reason game of thrones is so damn original and watch worthy. Especially season 5
  4. astallaslions
    May 19, 2015
    7
    This season isn't bad; but compared to the past seasons, in terms of writing, pacing, and focus, season 5 just doesn't come close. Furthermore, although the threat of sexual violence has always been present in GoT, it's use here is simply for shock value, which, on top of last season's controversial scene, Dany in season 1, countless other examples and predominantly female nudity, is theThis season isn't bad; but compared to the past seasons, in terms of writing, pacing, and focus, season 5 just doesn't come close. Furthermore, although the threat of sexual violence has always been present in GoT, it's use here is simply for shock value, which, on top of last season's controversial scene, Dany in season 1, countless other examples and predominantly female nudity, is the last straw for me.… Expand
  5. BogKid
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    While "Game of Thrones" sometimes seems to be unrelenting sex and violence, one has to admit that it is sex and violence done extremely well. Now in the fifth (is it) season, GoT's writing and plotting are as good as ever. Episode one of Season six was a tad busy in up-dating us on all of the more important story threads, but I thought it did an excellent job of keeping things straight.While "Game of Thrones" sometimes seems to be unrelenting sex and violence, one has to admit that it is sex and violence done extremely well. Now in the fifth (is it) season, GoT's writing and plotting are as good as ever. Episode one of Season six was a tad busy in up-dating us on all of the more important story threads, but I thought it did an excellent job of keeping things straight. I enjoyed the show so much that I did not erase it from my DVR, anticipating watching it again later this week.… Expand
  6. Gamexpert
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    What should i say, of course, it is Game of Thrones, so there were no chance it would be boring.
    I am absolutely surprised how good the first episode was.
    The Tempo is pretty slow so far, but GoT Fans shouldnt have a Problem with this.
    10/10 Arrows through the Chest
  7. simme_1
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Love that game of thrones is back packed with action, plots and schemes. All the characters feels right in this new season and as always the script and scenery of this show is amazing. Just love it.
  8. Chris674
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Game of Thrones once again delivers on its season 5 premier. Coming off of an exceptional season 4, I had very high expectations for season 5, and I am glad to say that GOT once again exceeded my expectations. The stories for the introduced characters are going in directions that have me more intrigued than ever. If you are not a fan of GOT or haven't caught up yet, please do so becauseGame of Thrones once again delivers on its season 5 premier. Coming off of an exceptional season 4, I had very high expectations for season 5, and I am glad to say that GOT once again exceeded my expectations. The stories for the introduced characters are going in directions that have me more intrigued than ever. If you are not a fan of GOT or haven't caught up yet, please do so because this show is an instant classic that shouldn't be missed!… Expand
  9. uki
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Very good start (as usual a bit slow) of the fifth season that is the turning point for the most of the series characters. Direction, writing, acting and music are on very high level as usual. I must say that I waited too long for this excelent show to begin, it's a pure pleasure to watch this sublime show!
  10. zouz123
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    What a debut for a once again amazing new season. It picks up where it left us on season 4, and it was a joy seeing the characters after a long and boring wait. For fans, no need to talk much because they know what's waiting for them, and they definitely won't be disappointed. And Daenerys Targaryen, I love you.
  11. SuperKev
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    First episode was strong and the next 4 were a little less exciting. Up to episode 7 I would have given a score of about 8 for the season or so. Then... episode's 8 and 9 came along - two masterworks. EP 8,9 get an 11 on a scale of 1-10. I think with this series we are witnessing something very rare in TV history - a TV series that is not cut and dry good vs. evil. Generally speaking youFirst episode was strong and the next 4 were a little less exciting. Up to episode 7 I would have given a score of about 8 for the season or so. Then... episode's 8 and 9 came along - two masterworks. EP 8,9 get an 11 on a scale of 1-10. I think with this series we are witnessing something very rare in TV history - a TV series that is not cut and dry good vs. evil. Generally speaking you never know who is goin down which is great story telling. I have read some of these reviews who are trying to compare the series plot point to plot point within the books - I humbly suggest you judge this on it's own merits. I have read the books - yes they are mostly great but this tv show stands alone in many, many great ways. Whoever did the casting on this should receive some sort of achievement award. These characters are spot on. Worth your time like no other show. Not for kids though.… Expand
  12. Orhan
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Every part of this series is more than a movie in cinema. You must keep every season in your library this will be a classic. The most beutiful part is you cant guess what will be next..
  13. kresa3333
    May 23, 2015
    8
    Great show, My only issue with it as with the earlier seasons is the fact that they are only doing 10 episodes for each. Why its a bad thing? Because the books contain crazy amount of "data" and its impossible to turn it into 10 episodes without having some side effects like the feeling that there is not enough depth into all of the characters in the show, and some difficulty to followGreat show, My only issue with it as with the earlier seasons is the fact that they are only doing 10 episodes for each. Why its a bad thing? Because the books contain crazy amount of "data" and its impossible to turn it into 10 episodes without having some side effects like the feeling that there is not enough depth into all of the characters in the show, and some difficulty to follow because of the many jumps from one to the other ( its easier to deal with in the books since unlike in the series the books go deep into the details and let you get attached alot easier.
    Conclusion : I think a series of this scale should have been at least 15-16 episodes, but i am guessing that the main problem is the budget?    … Expand
  14. Oziris
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    This season will be remembered as the controversial one. The last three episodes are probably the best stretch of episodes I've ever seen on TV. Incredible stuff. I really loved Season 5, it's my second favorite behind Season 4.
  15. einzelwolf
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    For all the dull moments of previous chapters Ep. 08 has raised the bar once again. We are in for an extremely good end of season if this pace maintains.
  16. jesseurbancsik
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    How does this series keep doing amazing things? Great performances, new original material, and Cersei Lannister being the craziest keeps all the audiences coming back!
  17. JamesCannon
    Jun 19, 2015
    8
    While this show is still the best thing going on TV, this season was a slight step backwards. I am not familiar with the books so I cannot really comment on the changes, though I do plan to get into them once the series is finished. Dramatically though this is easily one of the weaker seasons. The only two interesting story lines were the brotherhood watch and the Dynerries dragonWhile this show is still the best thing going on TV, this season was a slight step backwards. I am not familiar with the books so I cannot really comment on the changes, though I do plan to get into them once the series is finished. Dramatically though this is easily one of the weaker seasons. The only two interesting story lines were the brotherhood watch and the Dynerries dragon drama, and they really didn't get that interesting until the final three episodes. Everything else kind of fizzled. Where previous seasons you had at least a good 4 or 5 story lines all told extremely with terrific verve and suspense.… Expand
  18. callumjsouth
    Aug 6, 2015
    8
    As consistent as ever, however the first half of the season is consistent at being okay and little more. Whilst this easily picks up in the second half, I was disappointed to see so many episodes just tick a few boxes early on. I can excuse this later down the line as we are treated to so many shocking moments that you must take the time to catch your breath. So much anticipation isAs consistent as ever, however the first half of the season is consistent at being okay and little more. Whilst this easily picks up in the second half, I was disappointed to see so many episodes just tick a few boxes early on. I can excuse this later down the line as we are treated to so many shocking moments that you must take the time to catch your breath. So much anticipation is finally released towards this season's end as so many moments have been long awaited, be it riding dragons, fighting the dead or two major characters finally coming face to face. Whilst it may have taken awhile for some of these occurrences the time makes the impact of them much greater. A nurtured season feeds our desire for drama, death and sex and we are finally left not really knowing what to expect in the future, especially now that the show has caught up with the books.… Expand
  19. OpinionatedGuy
    Jun 20, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As the show is now going on a different direction from its source material, the fifth season of Game of Thrones is still entertaining to watch. Although, there were a couple of things from this season that are quite flawed.

    Rating: 8.5/10

    Pros:
    +Daenerys and Tyrion meeting each other in the flesh is the best thing to come out from this season.
    +While it is slow, it's nice to see Arya in the backseat a litle while still managing to be a kickas character this season.
    +This season is quite heavy on the Night's Watch vs. The Wildings vs. The Night Walkers which is a good thing as this peaked Jon Snow's character development.
    +We get to see The White Walkers in full action. My god, **** is going down.

    Neutral:
    .I have mixed feelings on how the show executed the world of Drone. I liked it but it would have done better if the show went with the book's direction.
    .I also have mixed feelings on the Cersei's plot arc this season. While the character development for Cersei is solid, I can't help but think Cersei's decision to have the ISIS-like group to rule over Westeros came from flawed logic.

    Cons:
    -The entire Jaime plot arc this season camed from a very flawed logic and only caused more unnecessary drama.
    -The Sand Snakes had great potential to be kickass female characters. Unfortunately, they became very bland "ARGH I AM STRONG AND A WOMAN" one dimensional characters that lacked depth.
    -The writers direction with continuing Sansa as a victim instead of her having a strong character development irritates me. I thought we were promised a more manipulative Sansa but alas, we see Sansa getting more **** than she deserves.

    Favorite Episodes (ranked from most favorite to least favorite):
    Hardhome (E08)
    The Dance of the Dragons (E09)
    Mother’s Mercy (E10)
    The Wars to Come (E01)
    The House of Black and White (E02)
    Sons of the Harpy (E04)    … Expand
  20. fbtimes
    Jun 17, 2015
    9
    Season five of Game of Thrones wastes no time getting started, and throughout its run, manages to shock, unnerve, and intrigue. This show will likely be labelled a classic upon completion.
  21. SmilingSword
    Jun 23, 2015
    8
    Right it is a great show, an amazing show, but the deviations from the book are really starting to hurt it. Where are the Ironborn? where is the Kingsmoot? Why did they do so very little with the Dorne storyline? The missing characters, so much they could of done.
    Still great for what it is, but it could of been much better.
  22. KingCrimsonfan
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    This season was great. You know some book readers complaint about everything after season 4 but the show is still great in this place, Love it
  23. Terraapex
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    Another fantastic season! Not the best. Maybe below season 4. The end actually had me in tears. Not many shows have done that. We got sad moments, a epic/scary battle sequence, bad guys finally getting what they deserve, and of course, the good guys always dieing. Also some very intriguing character meetups. Another amazing season from the best show on TV.
  24. BloodnHonour
    May 7, 2015
    10
    This show is AMAZING! It must've been incredibly difficult for Weiss and Benioff to keep all the characters interesting due to their brand new storylines, for example Brienne and Jaime. However, after 4 episodes it's quite clear to see season 5 means business from The Wall to Dorne with everything now really beginning to kick off. Even characters who's stories I thought were getting a bitThis show is AMAZING! It must've been incredibly difficult for Weiss and Benioff to keep all the characters interesting due to their brand new storylines, for example Brienne and Jaime. However, after 4 episodes it's quite clear to see season 5 means business from The Wall to Dorne with everything now really beginning to kick off. Even characters who's stories I thought were getting a bit boring (Jon Snow and Daenerys) are now some of the most exciting! My only complaint might be that there's not enough Tyrion, because I need the Dinklage! But that is easily coated over with great intrigue on what will happen next with everything from King's Landing to Meereen and even Winterfell (also the fact that there is no Bran and very little Theon makes this season a plus too!) This season has the makings to surpass the last four, although in my mind it will have to take something big to beat season 4. There is no doubt though that Game of Thrones still is the most exciting show on TV, WELL DONE HBO!… Expand
  25. derwolf12
    Apr 18, 2015
    9
    Peter Dinklage still stars Tyrion. Aidan Gillen still stars Little finger. that's why I still watch this show. Nothing more, nothing less. ..............
  26. JohnMasterL
    May 7, 2015
    10
    Perfecta, emocionante, increíble, violenta, épica, intensa, divertida, interesante, poderosa, erótica y mágica. la 5ta temporada es una obra maestra que te dejara sin palabras.
  27. erfanj
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Game of Thrones is once again back with great houses of Westeros struggling to take control. Reviewing this season, it can clearly be mentioned that the fifth one stays true to the roots and origins of the series. Although there were some changes in story elements from the book, it can still be fantastic and full of cliff-hangers. The explicit scenes are still present and you can witness aGame of Thrones is once again back with great houses of Westeros struggling to take control. Reviewing this season, it can clearly be mentioned that the fifth one stays true to the roots and origins of the series. Although there were some changes in story elements from the book, it can still be fantastic and full of cliff-hangers. The explicit scenes are still present and you can witness a lot of fighting from the very beginning. Now we only have to see how they're going to end this season.… Expand
  28. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    The fifth season has slowed things down a bit. At least as far as these first three episodes are concerned. Things aren't happening at the rapid fire pace of the last seasons. Plotlines have been stretched out for quite a few episodes, which can lead to this season feeling like it's kind of dragging things out.

    However none of that changes the fact that the writing is still fantastic.    The fifth season has slowed things down a bit. At least as far as these first three episodes are concerned. Things aren't happening at the rapid fire pace of the last seasons. Plotlines have been stretched out for quite a few episodes, which can lead to this season feeling like it's kind of dragging things out.

    However none of that changes the fact that the writing is still fantastic. Even in it's slowest moments Game of Thrones is still compelling. The fleshed out characters, immaculate bits of dialog, and growth of the world with new characters and factions keep the show on top. It's also still not afraid to kill off some characters.

    These first three episodes have established it as the slowest season thus far, but the shear high-quality of it means that it's not a bad thing. Game of Thrones is still mesmerizing even in it's slower moments and the promise of big things to come in the later episodes keeps me invested. It's one of, if not the, best shows out there right now. As always it's an absolute must watch.

    *If I find the show has changed in quality (either for the better or the worse) as the season progresses I will update my review at that time. As of right now though consider this my definitive review.    … Expand
  29. DaChunK
    May 15, 2015
    9
    Seriously love this show. HUGE disappointment for those that have read all the books (which I have), as many, many major plot lines have been changed, characters died that should not have, marriages made that should not have been and they skipped entire sequences I thought Integral for for world development.

    Still highly recommended, just don't expect that the creators of the show will    Seriously love this show. HUGE disappointment for those that have read all the books (which I have), as many, many major plot lines have been changed, characters died that should not have, marriages made that should not have been and they skipped entire sequences I thought Integral for for world development.

    Still highly recommended, just don't expect that the creators of the show will follow the great stories contained in the books. It's a shame, for if they did, I feel it would have made the show even better. I'm pretty sure they are already planning to go it on their own if they reach the point of this 6th book and it's still not written.

    Enjoy the ride and don't be attached to anybody as per usual. :-)    … Expand
  30. Nikola
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    I think that this season is better than previous one.
    Thing which can disturb GRRM novels fans which also watch tv show
    is a spoilers for unpublished books, and differences between the novel and TV show.
    Since I am a big admirer of the series, eighter novels written by GRRM, I rate this show with biggest rate.
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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Apr 16, 2015
    90
    It's a lot to digest but well worth the effort. [20 Apr - 3 May 2015, p.13]
  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Apr 13, 2015
    100
    In the four episodes provided for preview, the action seldom lags, but just when we think we’re in for a fun ride this season, something darkens the sun.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Apr 13, 2015
    90
    Everything that was always good about Game of Thrones is still good. The ensemble cast remains one of TV's richest, from top to bottom, and even actors who seemed weak in the past (like Sophie Turner, who plays increasingly embittered Sansa Stark) continue to rise to the level of much better material.
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