Game of Thrones

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Season 6
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 17, 2011
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 1701 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 164 out of 1701
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  1. Jwolf1980
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The reviews for this season leave me scratching my head. Shame on "professional" publications for reviewing a whole season based on one episode and on metacritic for allowing this. It's known that the first four episodes weren't screened for critics this season because of last year's leak. Had they been, these reviews would have been phenomenal as usual. Anyway, this season has been elite.The reviews for this season leave me scratching my head. Shame on "professional" publications for reviewing a whole season based on one episode and on metacritic for allowing this. It's known that the first four episodes weren't screened for critics this season because of last year's leak. Had they been, these reviews would have been phenomenal as usual. Anyway, this season has been elite. A return to form after a subpar season 5. The Door was the most emotionally devastating and poignant episode for me this far.… Expand
  2. Debaser7
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Ummm 7.6???? 73??? WHAT???? I hope the score goes up because so far this season is one of the best. I just watched episode 2, Bran and Hodor is back, the Greyjoys in the Iron islands return. Tyrion releases the dragons, Flashbacks, Ramsey is an evil bastard and the ending is fantastic. I danced for 20 minutes after the episode finished. I hate when people judge the season after the firstUmmm 7.6???? 73??? WHAT???? I hope the score goes up because so far this season is one of the best. I just watched episode 2, Bran and Hodor is back, the Greyjoys in the Iron islands return. Tyrion releases the dragons, Flashbacks, Ramsey is an evil bastard and the ending is fantastic. I danced for 20 minutes after the episode finished. I hate when people judge the season after the first episode, it was very good. Not everything has to be full on action each episode. If people can't handle some slow moments and character development, maybe don't watch the show.… Expand
  3. lf1994
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    Not really here to give a rating. Solely to mention that it is absolutely ridiculous that these 'season' ratings appear. As they are only reviews of the season premiere. Put season reviews only in there or make a review-section of episodes I don't know. Not a butthurt GOT-fan just something that generally annoys me.
  4. DudeDude2020
    May 2, 2016
    10
    Bad reviews after one episode skew the rating for future dude. Episode 2 was great so this is the rating I'm throwing on here. I suppose giving it a 10 after two episodes is just as bad?
    it's ya boy
  5. oxXBLADEZXxo
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    I don't think some people actually understand what can be done during a season premiere.

    There are many character arcs and plot lines which must be planted and set up for the rest of the season. Season premieres are not meant to thrust you into the action of Hardhome or the heartbreak of the Red Wedding: they are meant to reintroduce you to the world of Westeros. And that is exactly    I don't think some people actually understand what can be done during a season premiere.

    There are many character arcs and plot lines which must be planted and set up for the rest of the season. Season premieres are not meant to thrust you into the action of Hardhome or the heartbreak of the Red Wedding: they are meant to reintroduce you to the world of Westeros.

    And that is exactly what this episode achieved.    … Expand
  6. dustinthewind2
    May 16, 2016
    10
    I just finished watching episode 4 and must now ask: Has Game of Thrones ever been so good? It's hard for me to say because this is the first season I didn't know most of what was going to happen (having read the books and the show now surpassing them). So for me, I think so far, yes.

    Each episode this season has shocked me, thrilled me, made my heart bleed, changed the 'game' in    I just finished watching episode 4 and must now ask: Has Game of Thrones ever been so good? It's hard for me to say because this is the first season I didn't know most of what was going to happen (having read the books and the show now surpassing them). So for me, I think so far, yes.

    Each episode this season has shocked me, thrilled me, made my heart bleed, changed the 'game' in drastic ways; and make me love and hate characters and love to hate characters and love to love characters all at once. Or love/hate them more. Or just hate. /Stare Ramsey. We thought Joffrey was bad? Seven hells.

    I think the GoT and HBO teams have really got this season nailed down. The worst part of every episode is when the credits roll and another week of waiting begins. Unlike last season, the *major,* end-game storylines are coalescing at a rapid pace that was missing in parts of books 4 and 5 (and season 5), into something none of us can possibly predict. In other words, it's heading towards its conclusion. And given what we know and what we guess, it's going to be one hell of an ending, whether any of the fan theories are right or not (I try to stay away from fan book/show theories).

    Spoilers start here. Don't tread further.
    -The first episode served as most GoT (and any show's) first episode does, reestablishing where everyone is and what's happening with them. Despite this, it did a much better job over the Season 5 'character catch-up' because it didn't feel like a catch-up episode, but rather a continuation of the story in the last moments of Season 5-- they managed to catch us up while still having very significant things happen within the episode, things that felt organic while catching us up.
    -Seeing the backstory with Lyanna and Ned is great. It's interesting that Ned has allowed a rumor about killing the Sword of the Morning. If you believe a popular theory (to which these flashbacks are leading up to)-- well, for one, we'll finally get an answer that was asked in season 1, episode 1; but also, we find that Ned's not quite as honorable as he seems if he let the rumor fly (though I may be forgetting a time he attempted to dispell the rumor?).
    -Tyrion, in the dungeon with the dragons-- wow. Brilliant, and I can't wait to see where that relationship with Tyrion and the dragons is taken.
    -The last moment of episode 2, while predictable, was also great. I like that they didn't just throw the answer at us immediately. I like that Mellisandra struggled with her faith and it had to be Davos to prod her to try what she didn't believe she could do.In her moment of struggling for faith, while we've already been told she's seen Jon in the Winterfell fighting. We silently root her on while we wait for her to agonize over whether to try the revival.
    -Sealing Olly's fate was tragic when considering the arc of his story. Allister, while wrong, "died an honorable death" in the end.
    -The end of episode 4 was nearly as powerful as the end of season 1 when her dragons emerged from the flames with her; and the scene certainly mirrored and paid tribute to that earlier scene, completely in the context of the Dothraki. What an amazing moment, 180, for a storyline that was starting to feel stagnant. In book and show, you begin to wonder just how competent Dany is once she's trying to juggle 3 kingdoms and make a plan for invading Westeros. But she once again showed us, like she did with the masters of the Unsullied, that she is unflinching, if calculated, on her road to what she believes is her fate (now with our favorite Little Person trailing along).
    -But Dany, just wow. She killed the Khal, making her the new Khal; she killed every Khal in that tent, making her one of the most powerful Khals in known GoT history.
    -From what I understood, Arya's scene to mean that going to the fountain will kill anyone (obviously) who drinks from it, but not kill someone who is "nobody". It begs the question: What if she'd been faking and was still Arya (she still has the buried sword, Needle, after all).
    -In general: Wow. 4 unimpeachably amazing episodes in a row; not that ‪‎Game of Thrones‬ hasn't accomplished this before, but most of the best episodes are saved for last. Can't wait to see what that means for the rest of the season.

    -Speculation: Is Shaggydog dead? We know Rickon's a little nutty; Ramsey mentions in the letter. Is this part of another Stark power we have yet to see?
    Book Spoiler: Nymeria is confirmed alive
    Conclusion: Anyone paying close enough attention knows that we're suddenly hurtling toward the conclusions of these several storylines that are about to collide.
    -The Knights of the Vale (sworn to the Vale Prince Robin and now "uncle" Peter now reside) are finally doing something after an entire book series of doing almost literally nothing. Heading to the wall-- to what end, Peytr?
    -Snow heading to Winterfell with Wildlings; Peter meets up on the
    -Lannister/Barratheon/Tyrells working together, everything to soon collide.    … Expand
  7. DelTorro
    Apr 26, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall I enjoyed the season premiere. Certainly got the ball rolling and it's hard to judge the first episode on it's own merit without the rest of the season to give it context.

    But, I am a little bit concerned with some of the dialogue - Cersei talking to Jaime was a great scene and felt like authentic GoT, but some of the lines in other scenes just stuck out like a sore thumb for me. Also, is it necessary for Jorah to check his wrist ever time he's on camera? Just makes the situation feel dragged out.

    Despite those few criticisms, it's shaping up to be another interesting season, there was genuine sense of dread during the final scene and I can't wait to see what follows - hopefully the show is able to maintain the standard of previous seasons.    … Expand
  8. Androu
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    This is the best thing I have seen since the last seasons of Breaking Bad. I really don't know how to express how good was this season. I really think is the best thing I have seen in the television. Please, watch it all.
  9. FireOccator
    Jun 27, 2016
    7
    This season has all the good elements of Game of Thrones. However, Dorne is really badly written, but it's screen time is shrunk to almost a single episode. Also the series seems to have dropped realistic time flow.
  10. Jspotter89
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Metacritic needs to stop doing TV reviews until they figure out how to handle the fact that, unlike a movie, album, or video game, the content cannot be judged solely on the first episode or two of a 10-episode or more season. Honestly, unless you're willing to put in the work and include and update aggregate reviews for each and every episode, than do not review TV show's seasons untilMetacritic needs to stop doing TV reviews until they figure out how to handle the fact that, unlike a movie, album, or video game, the content cannot be judged solely on the first episode or two of a 10-episode or more season. Honestly, unless you're willing to put in the work and include and update aggregate reviews for each and every episode, than do not review TV show's seasons until they come to a conclusion!

    Or hell, try this. Have a Metacritic aggregate score for each episode of a TV show. If that were the case, I would say that a 73 rating for Game of Thrones, Season 6, Episode 1 would be fair. It was a table-setting episode that was forced to address the many cliffhangers left at the end of Season 5, and thus felt rushed in places.

    But the thing is that, since the first episode, Season 6 of Game of Thrones has been undoubtedly its best season yet. The pace has ramped up, major events are taking place in every episode, and the ending to the series is within sight. The characters and storylines that are secondary to the final conflict are being culled, and by Season 7 we should have White Walkers beyond the Wall, dragons in Westeros, and the city of King's Landing in ruins.

    It is a travesty that a site as highly relied upon for critical response to media as Metacritic will have such a profoundly inaccurate score for this season of Game of Thrones, all because it's first episode was moderately worse than the rest of the season. A new system for reviewing TV seasons is needed, and is needed as soon as possible.    … Expand
  11. ChaseInY0Face
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly this has been one of the strongest seasons of the show so far. It has been an emotional experience, and seeing all of this without prior knowledge from the books makes it all the more special. Episode 5 was one of the only times I have ever been devastated by a character, and it wasn't even a major character. This season has been FIRE compared o season 5 , and so far its on par with season 4 and 3 ( my favorites). EDIT: THE LAST TWO EPISODES WERE SOME OF THE BEST TV I'VE EVER SEEN. Holy cow the battle was amazing and the cinematography adn directing was so captivating. The finale was probably my favorite episode of the series due to the 20 minute lead in music and Lena Heady's amazing portrayal as Cersei. The BIG reveal happened and it was so very satisfying I teared up. These last two episodes paired with episode 5 "The Door" has catapulted this season was above season 5, and that's why this needs to be at something higher than a 73. You cannot as a reputable reviewer place a season's grade based off the first episode. This season was beyond amazing and I wouldn't be surprised if the show swept the Emmys like last year. I personally cannot wait until season 7, and I hope George RR Martin releases the next book soon so I can experience both of these amazing stories.… Expand
  12. danielsons
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Amazing return, I'm so excited with all the plots, even dorne that last year was very boring looks like will have a different tone this year, all the thing with melisandre was incredibly surprising, for this episode and the the next promo I can say that will be a amazing season
  13. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    While season 6 did maintain the slow pace of the previous season early on, It quickly began to push things forward. The results are far more satisfying than season 5. It actually does a lot to get the series back on track (not that it strayed too far in the first place).

    The strength of this season is that it really sets up the endgame. All the pieces are coming together and the end is    While season 6 did maintain the slow pace of the previous season early on, It quickly began to push things forward. The results are far more satisfying than season 5. It actually does a lot to get the series back on track (not that it strayed too far in the first place).

    The strength of this season is that it really sets up the endgame. All the pieces are coming together and the end is in sight. With some truly incredible moments, the always artful direction, big reveals, and many additions to the ever-growing body count, season 6 packs huge shocks and moments that will stand as some of the best this series has.

    It won't be long until we see all these characters come together in some way. Season 6 makes that clear. It does so by delivering satisfying and emotional moments with it's 10 episodes. It's last two episodes in particular bring back that sense of shock and danger the first 4 had. It takes a bit, but once it gets going it doesn't stop. It keeps ramping up until it's conclusion and sets the bar for season 7 incredibly high. The wait will be almost unbearable. Especially given the promise that it will be even better than this one. Possibly even the best yet.

    Regardless season 6 delivers. To make it matters evern more impressive it does so almost entirely without guidance from George R.R. Martin. Having moved past the novels, the show branches out into this new territory with a huge sense of confidence. You barely even notice they aren't following the novels anymore. I myself almost forgot when writing this review. Season 6 is just all around excellent. A step up from the admittedly disappointing season 5. This is no time to give up on Westeros. It's stories are still going strong.

    9.3/10    … Expand
  14. ToFewViews
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    When comparing this season to the rest of Game of Thrones there are somethings this season does much better and other parts where it falls short. When it comes to action and plot progression this season is full of it and some of the best of it. The pure level of detail and perfection that went into the effects,CGI and everything else is amazing. The massive battles and new level of CGIWhen comparing this season to the rest of Game of Thrones there are somethings this season does much better and other parts where it falls short. When it comes to action and plot progression this season is full of it and some of the best of it. The pure level of detail and perfection that went into the effects,CGI and everything else is amazing. The massive battles and new level of CGI really add the this season and especially to the level of action. The plot is very interesting and it's nice to see that even tho the TV series is passing the books it's still able to keep the plot interesting. One part that didn't quite feel the same was the writing for a few of the characters, some characters felt like they had much less depth then before and it caused others to seem much more deep and interesting. This season has moments that will leave you speechless, some that may bring a tear to your eye and some parts you may of seen from a mile away. But most GoT fans will enjoy this season.… Expand
  15. NateFisher22
    Jun 30, 2016
    9
    It must be weird to see such a low score as compared to other seasons. However, when you actually watch the entire season (especially the last two episodes), you realize that the rating is a total farce. Reviews of the season should be given to the ENTIRE season, not just the first episode.
  16. shoulderoforion
    May 16, 2016
    8
    Update for my 4 rating : The last two episodes (3 & 4) have been so good I had to re-evaluate this season entirely, when Game of Thones is on it's the best television show I've ever seen
  17. oDjento
    Jun 29, 2016
    7
    After a rather lacklustre Season 5 I was excited but anxious heading into Season 5, and with a timidly but enjoyable enough first episode things weren’t looking great again. Luckily, despite trawling itself through mud at some points this season brings some of Game of Thrones most intense and memorable moments.
    Characters in this season seem to progress in what they’re doing at a great    After a rather lacklustre Season 5 I was excited but anxious heading into Season 5, and with a timidly but enjoyable enough first episode things weren’t looking great again. Luckily, despite trawling itself through mud at some points this season brings some of Game of Thrones most intense and memorable moments.
    Characters in this season seem to progress in what they’re doing at a great pace, which is greatly appreciated considering last years plodding (Sad travelling Tyrion anyone?). Whilst Daenerys may still just be a narrow eyed public speaker most of the time, her story is more enjoyable. Arya’s storyline gets a little ludicrous but overall brings Arya back to the one we loved from before.
    Whilst some twists and turns in this season may have been in plain sight before they happened they still haven’t lost their significance, and there are still plenty of twists you don’t fully see coming.
    Season 6 has easily been the grandest in its spectacle, with stunning visuals, brutal violence, compelling character performances and moving music, Season 6 provides an incredible viewing experience. Episode 9 and 10 are an extreme achievement in TV history, with Miguel Sapochnik creating some stunning imagery and in episode 10 combining his shots with a intense score to create with of the best first 20 minutes to a TV episode ever.
    If you can get around the fact that the storylines don’t happen at the same time (so that you understand people don’t teleport…) and get through a few blips in the script (ARRYYYAA) then you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see one of the best season of Game of Thrones to date. Whilst I would not rate it above Season 4 or Season 1, I would put it about on level or just above Season 3.
    A fascinating viewing experience almost non-stop, and a finale that you can actually feel more than happy with (Walking Dead, take some tips mate).

    8.6/10    … Expand
  18. MisterGutsy
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    Season 6 of Game of Thrones has came to an unfortunate end and what a brilliant season it has been.
    Battle Of The Bastards and Winds Of Winter are 2 of the best episodes of not just Game of Thrones but anything i have seen on Television. Battle Of The Bastards saw the truly epic battle between Jon and Ramsay's army which left viewers with the satisfying death of Ramsay Bolton who will go    Season 6 of Game of Thrones has came to an unfortunate end and what a brilliant season it has been.
    Battle Of The Bastards and Winds Of Winter are 2 of the best episodes of not just Game of Thrones but anything i have seen on Television. Battle Of The Bastards saw the truly epic battle between Jon and Ramsay's army which left viewers with the satisfying death of Ramsay Bolton who will go down as the best villain Game of Thrones ever had. Then we had the most recent episode Winds Of Winter.

    Winds Of Winter is without a doubt the most jaw dropping and sensational hour of television i have ever witnessed. From the Wildfire killing everybody in the Sept of Baelor to the assassination of Walder Frey it was pretty hard to pick what made this episode so special. We also got to see something that fans have been asking for since the show first started. Is R+L=J true? Well, i can happily confirm that this is true and that we finally know that Jon is a Targaryen.

    The scene that confirms this is so emotionally exhausting as people have been waiting for years to see if this was true and the payoff was incredible.

    Overall, season 6 is without a doubt one of my favourite seasons on this show as it is both powerful in writing and beautiful in visuals.

    9/10    … Expand
  19. jrbl400
    May 3, 2016
    10
    I really hate the way this season has seen judged by one episode. Feels like critics and fans are hating it just to hate it, but maybe thy don't know what is about to happen this season. I have a feeling episode 3 is going to blow people out of the water with the Tower of Joy, To me, these first 2 episodes are better than season 5's were, and although it may not have a Hardhome, I thinkI really hate the way this season has seen judged by one episode. Feels like critics and fans are hating it just to hate it, but maybe thy don't know what is about to happen this season. I have a feeling episode 3 is going to blow people out of the water with the Tower of Joy, To me, these first 2 episodes are better than season 5's were, and although it may not have a Hardhome, I think season 6 will be far more consistent.… Expand
  20. renirules
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I don't write many reviews. However I feel the need to weigh in on this one. The premiere episode wasn't very strong hence the lower and misleading Metacritic score. However, I can honestly say after episode 5 that this is the strongest first half to any Game of Thrones season yet.
    There are a lot of positives here, most of the storylines are moving at jet pace which is welcome. Jon,    I don't write many reviews. However I feel the need to weigh in on this one. The premiere episode wasn't very strong hence the lower and misleading Metacritic score. However, I can honestly say after episode 5 that this is the strongest first half to any Game of Thrones season yet.
    There are a lot of positives here, most of the storylines are moving at jet pace which is welcome. Jon, Sansa, Dany and Bran's storylines have been particularly compelling. And while Arya is still floundering in Braavos. There is potential and a lot to look forward to as well.
    Its not perfect however, the dialogue while good is not as sharp as we're used to seeing but that's to be expected as we're now almost fully liberated from George's material (while George has years to write the books the writers only have a few months to pen a script), the sand snakes also still look like they belong in another show and the show also seems to be forgetting the strong anti-war message in the books by its over glorification of violence.
    But to conclude, overall its been excellent and its Game of Thrones seems to be back to its very best, its miles ahead of season 5 and it still has the potential to be the best season yet.    … Expand
  21. Beron
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    This season is literrly overall the best season GoT so far, some episodes might of been dissopointing but this season has some of the best episodes in GoT and TV history. If you like GoT and hated this season then I don't think you like the show at all. This season had the best story progression(Arya's might of been dissopointing), better character progression(littery just compare the toThis season is literrly overall the best season GoT so far, some episodes might of been dissopointing but this season has some of the best episodes in GoT and TV history. If you like GoT and hated this season then I don't think you like the show at all. This season had the best story progression(Arya's might of been dissopointing), better character progression(littery just compare the to what they originally where), best action sequence we have seen in GoT so far, so many fulfilling moments, amazing story arc, etc. My point is just that this season was just ******* great. We should really shouldn't just judge it by single episodes or the first one but by the overall experience(the critics). It's littery the same as reading the first few pages of a book and writing a review about it, which is just dumb as ****(the critics).… Expand
  22. DerekHale
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Game Of Thrones was a masterpiece at one point. The writing was great, the characters were believable and interesting, and the directing and cgi was beyond it's kind. However in the past 2 seasons i have noticed a decline in the quality, and the entire feel of the show. It feels like a simplified version of what should've happened with predictable story telling, and quick and randomGame Of Thrones was a masterpiece at one point. The writing was great, the characters were believable and interesting, and the directing and cgi was beyond it's kind. However in the past 2 seasons i have noticed a decline in the quality, and the entire feel of the show. It feels like a simplified version of what should've happened with predictable story telling, and quick and random character "developments". I mean season 6 was with no doubt better than season 5, but i can't help but get angry at the writers when they are given this huge world that has many colorful characters that can really make the show feel much more grand, but instead choose to go with the quick CW-esc way out of things. The final two episodes saved the season for me i guess, even though it has it's own problems. The season was overall just good, i felt like i only cared for the Sansa and Jon/ King's Landing/ Bran story lines this entire season. I absolutely can't stand Denaerys's story line, nor her character, and what pisses me off the most is when we can finally have moments that might interest me like a bigger civil war fight with the whole masters thing going on the entire season...instead we just skip it with a single shot of the Dothraki riding in, and a few shots of the dragons burning a ship. We could of had moments like Dany sailing out of Mereen/ Dany passing through Valyria/ Dany reaching Dorne/ Dany talking to Olenna and Elaria and making a pact/ Olenna going to Highgarden to rally the Tyrell fleet from whoever is ruling Highgarden right now, instead of ALL OF THAT, we just skip it all (in the same episode i may add) and just show Dany on a ship sailing with dornish and tyrell ships from Dorne to king's landing. Like that could've been a season's worth of material at most, but they skip all of that cause dan and dave are so full of themselves and are so eager to finish this show in 13 episodes... and that just proves on why the decline of the show's quality is happening, and that also shows how Dan and Dave clearly need G.R.R.M to help them through this massive story, and it's undeniably obvious that they needed him this season. I'm done with my review but I just want to make this clear, since Dany is already in Westeros that means MONTHS have passed in the story, and if Dany managed to move continents in that period of time, i will audibly shout at the screen if I see Bran still trying to get to Winterfell in the next episode. That would be just cheap ass writing at it's very best.… Expand
  23. MarceloKummer
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Série do pop né amores, The Walking Dead nunca foi tão humilhada assim, já kero o emmy, vem drama series, vem supp actress pra lena, vem indicação pra sophie. E LEMBRANDO QUE SANSA RAINHA DO NORTE
  24. JonSnow67
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Yet another amazing start for the season.. can't wait for more to come. Every single storyline this season has been amazing. All of the actors have given them there all and it's promises to be the best season yet. David and Dan are great talents, who managed to turn the very slow book to an amazing addaption. I am actually concinced that the show is better than the books now.
  25. PapaEmeritus
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    I have to wonder if some of the critics were annoyed about not being able to recieve advanced copies this time. And maybe that effected their reviews. This first episode of the season is much better than the current rating of 74. It's at least a solid 8.5. One of the better first episodes of any season of Game of Thrones, in fact. Everything was very deftly handled and I wasn't bored forI have to wonder if some of the critics were annoyed about not being able to recieve advanced copies this time. And maybe that effected their reviews. This first episode of the season is much better than the current rating of 74. It's at least a solid 8.5. One of the better first episodes of any season of Game of Thrones, in fact. Everything was very deftly handled and I wasn't bored for even a minute. How they set everything up for the season was very well done. Even what will happen with Dorn seems somewhat promising now. Of course, they didn't touch on every single thing going on in one episode but that's always been the case with Game of Thrones. It's just too expansive to advance everything in any single episode.… Expand
  26. jasharkowalski
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Kickassing has just begun! Aside from great photography, amazing costumes and witty lines, this episode delivered the sense of justice that will (i sincerely do hope) be brought upon all jerks who played with my nerves in previous season ! Winter is close and definitely coming....
  27. Razv
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Beautifully written and expertly directed, it's as clear as day that the team is getting more and more skilled by the season. The scenes are filmed with the utmost precision, dragging you into the atmosphere we know and love, but also providing great depth to the character development and the plotline surrounding them. A masterfully done tv-show that can still improve, but has definitelyBeautifully written and expertly directed, it's as clear as day that the team is getting more and more skilled by the season. The scenes are filmed with the utmost precision, dragging you into the atmosphere we know and love, but also providing great depth to the character development and the plotline surrounding them. A masterfully done tv-show that can still improve, but has definitely improved by a big margin since we first sarted. Exceptional!… Expand
  28. seatownswagger
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This season is much better than season 5 was from the start.

    The subplots finally feel as though they're moving towards something concrete. The Sansa/Jon, Ramsay, Bran, Tyrion, and surprisingly enough, even the Dany subplots are substantial.
  29. Charlemagne
    May 16, 2016
    10
    I was afraid the show had run out of steam... not yet! Episode 4 delivers! I actually shed tears of epicness! I'm impressed with the moral depth and sophistication of the show, and that it can supply so many layers to keep a full range of people entertained.
  30. JT1967
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Great episode, such an incredible story with amazing writing by David and Dan and also George RR Martin. So far so good. Great premier full with suprises and action. What more would you want for a premier. This is truly the greatest show of all time.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Apr 26, 2016
    70
    In short, it was an episode of Game of Thrones, a show with little interest in or aptitude for self-editing. The aspects that worked were no better-written or more artfully shot than those that fell slightly flat; they simply had a sense of urgency that was, even by the standards of a show whose premieres are slow going, was absent elsewhere.
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  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Apr 25, 2016
    70
    Surprise has its place, and isn't mandatory in a table-setting episode like this, which did its best to catch us up on most of the characters (while skipping over the likes of Littlefinger, Sam, and Hot Pie) and show us where their stories may be headed after all that went down at the end of last season.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Apr 25, 2016
    91
    The bodies still pile up in a sprawling episode full of ongoing storylines, but there's a definite sense that there's hope for some of these hopeless sorts. ... [Arya's] journey, as a young woman in a severely patriarchal society, has always been extremely compelling, but with every season, she gets more agency and strength, and becomes even more captivating.
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