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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  1. TixyLix
    May 19, 2015
    5
    Gotten a bit boring now, every major plot point is just who dies and who lives, about a simple as video game story telling. I have no idea what they're doing with Daenerys, but I've lost interest now as every season they seem to build her up and then have no pay off.
  2. Mark_Freeze85
    Jun 2, 2015
    5
    "Hardhome" saved this season so far. Between Sansa's iffy scene and the very disappointing Sand Snakes fight, season 5 has been a let down. I'm truly sorry for sounding sexist, but some of the female characters in the show are killing it for me. Arya's plot makes zero sense with the rest of GOT, Emilia Clarke is destroying my favorite character from the books, and the Sand Snakes are"Hardhome" saved this season so far. Between Sansa's iffy scene and the very disappointing Sand Snakes fight, season 5 has been a let down. I'm truly sorry for sounding sexist, but some of the female characters in the show are killing it for me. Arya's plot makes zero sense with the rest of GOT, Emilia Clarke is destroying my favorite character from the books, and the Sand Snakes are just...boring. Their fight with Jaime and Bronn was so bland. Obara really looked like she was playing with a toy, slow-spinning the spear and doing nothing compared to the insanely entertaining Oberyn. The march south with Stannis should NOT take the entire season, yet it is. We're getting way too much Arya and not enough Dorne, Stannis, and Littlefinger. I really hope episodes 9 and 10 are exactly like 8.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. oDjento
    Jul 3, 2015
    6
    4 episodes can’t make up an amazing season, but by god am I glad we got them. This has definitely been one of the weakest seasons, with the first six episodes delivering to a standard well below what we have come to expect from Game Of Thrones.
    The season lost focus a lot in this season, bringing up plot points and then dropping them without following them with any consistency or proper    4 episodes can’t make up an amazing season, but by god am I glad we got them. This has definitely been one of the weakest seasons, with the first six episodes delivering to a standard well below what we have come to expect from Game Of Thrones.
    The season lost focus a lot in this season, bringing up plot points and then dropping them without following them with any consistency or proper pace. These first six episodes seemed to be trying to develop their new and existing plot points too fast but without really making them go anywhere, they wouldn’t give the plot enough time to develop yet they would also stagnate. This made (for me) episode 1-6 a tiring watch, especially with some scenes that were not done properly enough to honour certain peoples deaths and some awful fight choreography (SAND SNAKES ANYONE?).
    Albeit this, the last 4 episodes are a blast. Episode 7 sets up for the better episodes to come, episode 8 wows with an impressive and haunting ending, episode 9 paces itself best with a hectic ending (although the CGI could have been better) and episode 10 sets you on a rather odd montage of finalising peoples storylines for this season but is still satisfying. Episode 8 is possibly what wholly makes up for this season, but the other 3 episodes do help improve this seasons score a lot. Episode 8 could be one of the best episodes out there.
    Now onto acting. The acting overall is solid, but the sand snakes motives in the TV series seem just stupid and dull, with also (mainly Obaras) acting being not the best on the show at all. Arya had turned from a strong independent character as we had seen in season 4 to a whiny little girl again, which was pretty frustrating to watch at times, and Cersei just seems to be becoming a one trick pony now on the show, not really bringing up many interesting new plot points for her.
    The overall verdict for season 5 is that YES you should keep watching it to see conclusion. We may not be having a fully satisfying season, but the second half of the season does try alleviate our pain of the first six episodes so it is not a full on disappointment. However, maybe our expectations were a little too high coming out of season 4, which in my opinion was the best season so far.
    Also, the ending was a bit too bitter to end on I think. Like, wow GOT, you hit me hard. In the heart. Which is good and half the reason we watch GOT but REALLY? THE LAST SCENE? I went out that night after watching that and NO JOKE, I WAS SEVERELY DEPRESSED.
    Possibly the worst season with one of the best episodes. Odd mixture.    … Expand
  5. Denis_IRL
    Aug 26, 2015
    2
    The violence and the sex of the final episode were desperation compensating for a storyline, Anyone can write that stuff. Unworthy of a big budget and a previously great production.
  6. outraaageous
    Aug 23, 2015
    5
    A sharp decline in quality seems to have coincided with the divergence from the book material this season. The lengthy, often Herculean effort to flesh the plot out with character development, exposition and interesting dialogue seems to have given way to the writers trying to "top" the shocks of previous seasons. Two major shocks were not only needlessly brutal, but did not add up in theA sharp decline in quality seems to have coincided with the divergence from the book material this season. The lengthy, often Herculean effort to flesh the plot out with character development, exposition and interesting dialogue seems to have given way to the writers trying to "top" the shocks of previous seasons. Two major shocks were not only needlessly brutal, but did not add up in the sense of how key figures have been characterised so far - they acted directly against their previous motivations. This was simply lazy writing on the part of D&D. Dorne was a missed opportunity (the Sand Snakes diabolical) and too much time was spent on Arya stalking a man selling oysters. Season 5 finally faded away, culminating in one of the most disappointingly incoherent finales I can remember. It feels very much as if it has been downhill since the slightly disappointing end to the otherwise excellent Season 4. Here's hoping this is a case of transition and the plan is in place to make improvements in Season 6.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. LucasFelipe
    Aug 28, 2015
    2
    All-shocking and no faithful to the book. Congratulations HBO, you guys just ruined the show. It was so hard to see the whole season. Why burn a girl on a fire if it wasn't on the book? I think HBO forgot how to do good shows
  9. 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
  10. akp333
    May 30, 2016
    3
    Departing from the source material was not bad on principle, but the choices made were poor ones. Important characters such as Jaime, Sansa, and Stannis go through reductive storylines, while others like Arya and Daenerys merely tread water. The finale was especially insulting, ending almost all the characters on episode 9-like cliffhangers rather than the traditional resolution andDeparting from the source material was not bad on principle, but the choices made were poor ones. Important characters such as Jaime, Sansa, and Stannis go through reductive storylines, while others like Arya and Daenerys merely tread water. The finale was especially insulting, ending almost all the characters on episode 9-like cliffhangers rather than the traditional resolution and development of seasons past.… Expand
  11. IAC
    Jul 8, 2015
    1
    How could this season possibly be getting all positive reviews from critics? It is a structural disaster, one of the worst seasons of television I've ever endured, fro a series that five years ago was top tier.

    Game of Thrones no longer has any visible objective. All contenders for the throne and any protagonist worth rooting for has been killed off, leaving us with no particular    How could this season possibly be getting all positive reviews from critics? It is a structural disaster, one of the worst seasons of television I've ever endured, fro a series that five years ago was top tier.

    Game of Thrones no longer has any visible objective. All contenders for the throne and any protagonist worth rooting for has been killed off, leaving us with no particular investment in what happens to the remaining characters. When Rob Stark died, it actually made a difference to the direction of the show, but at this point, no one's death has any consequences. No one's life has any particular consequence. This is a classic storytelling blunder, and I'm really amazed that GoT has fallen into it, and that critics are still lapping it up.

    In its favor, the cinematography is still incredible. The performances are stellar. But the story is plodding, full of cumbersome monologues and heavy-handed exchanges between talking heads. I find myself at this point kind of rooting for the White Walkers to kill everyone.    … Expand
  12. Roeyl
    Aug 6, 2015
    6
    No spoilers.
    The worst GoT season so far. Season 5 is not only dull and boring, it's downright annoying. The whole season teases a lot of potential development but doesn't deliver anything until the very last episode, which ends in a cliffhanger and is in itself a tease for season 6. This is irritating. To top it off Episode 9 also features the worst SFX of the series.
    This results in    No spoilers.
    The worst GoT season so far. Season 5 is not only dull and boring, it's downright annoying. The whole season teases a lot of potential development but doesn't deliver anything until the very last episode, which ends in a cliffhanger and is in itself a tease for season 6. This is irritating. To top it off Episode 9 also features the worst SFX of the series.
    This results in this season being horribly paced and very underwhelming.    … Expand
  13. StevieGJD
    Jun 23, 2015
    5
    This was by far the weakest season of this show. I was pretty unhappy about it and almost stopped watching. I am not tied to the books or any particular story line. But this show has sort of jumped the shark with the convoluted story the unnecessary violence against women and children, and the indiscriminate brutal deaths of important characters. That I was made to feel bad for CerseiThis was by far the weakest season of this show. I was pretty unhappy about it and almost stopped watching. I am not tied to the books or any particular story line. But this show has sort of jumped the shark with the convoluted story the unnecessary violence against women and children, and the indiscriminate brutal deaths of important characters. That I was made to feel bad for Cersei in her well deserved walk of shame is offensive. I am close to being done.… Expand
  14. daviduarte
    Jun 16, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Up to season 4, GOT lived up to the books, and albeit some questionable differences, still maintained the quality bar high. Season 5 just goes downhill, with episode after episode looking more and more like a soap opera. The characters simply went full retard (never go full retard); Bronn and Jaime going alone into Dorne in full power rangers mode? The Tyrells being destroyed then forgotten? The most skilled army in the world (unsullied) being defeated by a bunch of pathetic unskilled and unequipped noble men... twice?

    This kind of cheap plot and plain character behavior is what I would expect from a stupid cliche Hollywood movie. But at least we got a full action packed episode with lots of fighting, blood, deaths and... oh wait!    … Expand
  15. Casejuh
    Jun 16, 2015
    2
    As a reader of the books, this season was an absolute disaster to me. It helped me realize that the show will spoil the books in a way that is extremely POORLY written. The saddest thing is that even if I don't watch the show any more I won't be able to escape the spoilers.
  16. Shiverfox
    Jun 16, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In pursuit of shocking and buzzworthy moments, Game of Thrones Season 5 lost sight of what made the show special.

    The best example of this would probably be Sansa being moved to Winterfell. In the books she continues to develop her politicking and manipulation (as Season 4's ending hinted she would.) In Season 5, any progress her character had was discarded so that she could play useless victim for another full season, just so we could have a shocking rape scene.

    Similarly, the writers elected to have a small mission by Ramsay Bolton (who has a fraction of Stannis's battle experience) completely incapacitate Stannis's entire army so that the season could culminate in his death.

    Both of these examples illustrate the problems that have emerged with Season 5. As the writers simplify and modify the story (which in itself is a noble pursuit), they sacrifice complexity and cohesiveness. The first two thirds of this season felt like moving dominos into place just so that we could watch them all die in episodes 9-10. It feels like rather than telling an interesting story that may lead to a shocking twist down the line, the writers have settled for telling a mediocre story that becomes interesting solely due to a twist. But in many cases it doesn't work, since if the character isn't engaging, their death won't be either.

    Hopefully the writers don't neglect the story's complexity in lieu of plot-hole ridden simplifications in further seasons, as the ones preceding this one were all excellent.    … Expand
  17. aslit
    May 12, 2015
    5
    For anyone who read the books, the series has become almost intolerable to watch. It is one thing to cut down on material to fit production constraints but when you completely butcher a beautiful storyline, substitute it with some nonsense you made up and somehow manage to find time for meaningless sex scenes, it is not OK. I am beyond amazed that the author approves this idiocy.
  18. 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
  19. ambientdrop
    May 29, 2015
    3
    I have not read the books, so I'm not trashing the show for diverting from the original story line. However, once the show runners decided to take over there has been a huge difference in quality. Characters and plot points aren't given proper set-up or arcs. Even though the geography of the world has expanded, the scope feels smaller. What was once a sprawling epic now feels like aI have not read the books, so I'm not trashing the show for diverting from the original story line. However, once the show runners decided to take over there has been a huge difference in quality. Characters and plot points aren't given proper set-up or arcs. Even though the geography of the world has expanded, the scope feels smaller. What was once a sprawling epic now feels like a soap-opera. I hope HBO turns this around.… Expand
  20. ozymandias79
    May 25, 2015
    6
    Another nothing season of GOT. Posting review before the last 3 episodes because they will be at the quality the whole season should have been. Seriously, just watch the last 3 episodes of every season for now on, because they're the only ones worth a damn. Emilia Clarke's new non-nude policy has made her "semi"-nude scenes really weak. Compare them with the scene where Rosabell LaurentiAnother nothing season of GOT. Posting review before the last 3 episodes because they will be at the quality the whole season should have been. Seriously, just watch the last 3 episodes of every season for now on, because they're the only ones worth a damn. Emilia Clarke's new non-nude policy has made her "semi"-nude scenes really weak. Compare them with the scene where Rosabell Laurenti Sellers completely owns Bronn by nudity and poison. At the end of the day, if every episode was a good as the last 3, GOT would be worth the high scores.… Expand
  21. qwerty8883
    Jun 16, 2015
    3
    Loved game of thrones up until this season where they just started making it up as the go along in comparison to the books. The whole "lets kill off everyone" idea lost its novel appeal after season 2 and yet they team behind GOT still think its a fresh thing thats going to impress the fans. Apart from the aforementioned, season 5 has been boring, slow and generally lacking any form ofLoved game of thrones up until this season where they just started making it up as the go along in comparison to the books. The whole "lets kill off everyone" idea lost its novel appeal after season 2 and yet they team behind GOT still think its a fresh thing thats going to impress the fans. Apart from the aforementioned, season 5 has been boring, slow and generally lacking any form of fluidity in comparison to the first 4.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. Alsmir
    Jun 19, 2015
    2
    In the fifth season it feels like it's more of a fan fiction rather than a show that is based on the books.

    I have to say it: Game of Thrones is a Miley Cyrus of TV shows. When the amount of viewers drop it either does something shocking like killing some of the main characters or shows us more boobs Killing off characters got more and more boring with time so they went one step further    In the fifth season it feels like it's more of a fan fiction rather than a show that is based on the books.

    I have to say it: Game of Thrones is a Miley Cyrus of TV shows. When the amount of viewers drop it either does something shocking like killing some of the main characters or shows us more boobs Killing off characters got more and more boring with time so they went one step further and started murdering characters that live in the books.

    Well, I give it 2 points for the boobs Right now they are the best thing about this show and some of the chicks are really beautiful.    … Expand
  27. ShetlandViking
    Mar 24, 2016
    0
    You don't need to be a book-purist to know this season was not up to par. Some moments were embarrassingly bad and overshadow the good. Turns out I was right to be concerned for this season and now I'm even more so for the future of this show.
  28. 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!
  29. 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.
  30. vascr
    May 27, 2015
    6
    I think season 5 failed to reach half of the interest of previous seasons and its too late to do so, even if the last two - three episodes change everything.
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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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