Game of Thrones

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Season 7
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 17, 2011
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1044 Ratings

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  1. Esthete
    Dec 10, 2018
    0
    Again, now we know what Benioff and Weiss are capable of, without Martin's books.
  2. Sk3z
    Aug 10, 2017
    3
    Unbelievably dumb and nonsensical, scenes shot only to gratify viewers. Actors and direction are still doing a good job, the visuals are still good to look at, but the writing is pure garbage, making this show offensive to those that kept on watching the show for all these years hoping in a meaningful finale, but being instead mocked with a show with no story anymore.
  3. Angel_Sigh
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    Around about the fifth/sixth series something happened to Game Of Thrones. Up until then it had been a diamond-hard, intense, unpredictable and ruthlessly realistic show, with characters who were terrible and cruel and funny and human, and who could never be reduced to the kind of goodie/baddie cliches that we were all so used to in fantasy fare like this.
    Most importantly, never once did    Around about the fifth/sixth series something happened to Game Of Thrones. Up until then it had been a diamond-hard, intense, unpredictable and ruthlessly realistic show, with characters who were terrible and cruel and funny and human, and who could never be reduced to the kind of goodie/baddie cliches that we were all so used to in fantasy fare like this.
    Most importantly, never once did it pander to its fans and give them 'what they want'. The red wedding episode is, in my opinion, a turning point for modern mainstream television and a clarion call for everyone who wants artists to surprise them rather than simply please them. And the sad thing is that something like the red wedding won't happen again in GOT, can't happen again in GOT, because the people now leading the show do not think like G R R Martin; they don't have the cold, logical, politically realistic view of the world that he has. They don't see the world of Westeros in the same way as he did.

    And so we are left with season 7 of Game Of Thrones, which is great to look at, still has some excellent characters, has a thrilling central narrative and is consistently enjoyable...and yet almost everything about the show that made it special has gone - gone is the slow mysteriousness of the way magic affected the world, and how powerful its effects might be; gone is the consistency of behaviour of the characters; gone are the logical, rigorous, entirely believable politics of the various kingdoms; most importantly, gone is the dizzying tension that came from knowing that the lives and deaths of even the most powerful characters were governed not by the demands of the viewers but by the demands of the storyline.
    So we have a show which is still better than most things on television, is still compulsive, but has become flabby and soft and conventional where once it was as tight as a drum and unpredictable as the weather. It has become an enjoyable but ordinary show, and that's the most frustrating thing, because for a long while it was truly unique.    … Expand
  4. Kamamura
    Jul 18, 2017
    5
    The real Game of Thrones culminated and ended with the finale of the season 4. It was a memorable epos, full of witty dialogue, unpredictable twists, harsh, naturalistic brutality and strange beauty.

    All that is gone now that the show is written by second grade film industry writers that turned it into yet another TV fantasy series, full of tropes, cliches, and repetitive "let's keep    The real Game of Thrones culminated and ended with the finale of the season 4. It was a memorable epos, full of witty dialogue, unpredictable twists, harsh, naturalistic brutality and strange beauty.

    All that is gone now that the show is written by second grade film industry writers that turned it into yet another TV fantasy series, full of tropes, cliches, and repetitive "let's keep doing what we are doing". From paycheck to paycheck they boldly go, like others has gone before.

    And the mysterious, frightening White Walkers? They are just plain zombies. Yep, zombies we all know and love. You just have to whack them with the right gizmo and they stay dead.

    The first episode was totally stolen by Sam Tarwell filling bowls and emptying chamber pots that looked exactly the same. Oops, spoilers. That was the only genuinely fresh moment.    … Expand
  5. dangers
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    Only 2 episodes in season 7 and I'm already loving it. I think it will only get better from here. Finally all that was built up in the first 6 seasons is happening and that makes me so satisfied and so proud for being a fan of the show. Another must-see season of Game of Thrones.
  6. VCLoredo
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Perhaps the best first episode since season four's "Two Swords". The dialogue has recaptured a lot that was lost in the last 2 seasons. The performances are great, mainly the big improvement in the performance by Pilou Asbæk as Euron Greyjoy. With Westeros looking smaller than ever, the stories have already started to collide in magnificent ways thanks to the winter, a time for wolves.
  7. TunafishCharlie
    Jul 17, 2017
    6
    The excitement is fading with the current writing. The story has become predictable. Events are going too well for the favorite characters. The show thrived when demented villains won, heroes' fates hung on by a thread, and the anxiety of not knowing what would happen to these character's next.
  8. dafrak
    Aug 31, 2017
    3
    This is so boring and dumb show now. Every character is a caricature, every plot development is illogical. Only positive is visuals and computer graphics. 3/10
  9. birkner
    Aug 28, 2017
    1
    A garbage season for a once great show. The plot isn't predictable, it seems entirely haphazard. It's as if no consideration went into plausibility or motivation. I can just imagine the writing room went something like this... Let's send a bunch of dudes wandering around for no reason in the snow. I know that sounds dumb, but wait... then they run into a zombie polar bear! NobodyA garbage season for a once great show. The plot isn't predictable, it seems entirely haphazard. It's as if no consideration went into plausibility or motivation. I can just imagine the writing room went something like this... Let's send a bunch of dudes wandering around for no reason in the snow. I know that sounds dumb, but wait... then they run into a zombie polar bear! Nobody watching will even care that there's no plot with sweet killer zombie bear FX!

    Please hire real writers for the final season.    … Expand
  10. redfm86
    Aug 29, 2017
    2
    season 7 sucked so bad I can't believe the same team who did season 1-6 are still the showrunners

    Main plotlines were totally asinine, the show which built its following on its unpredictability is now as predictable as any hollywood action movie 1) Plot of going across the wall to catch a weight to get is cersei to cooperate is one of the dumbest plot angles in any show ever. Why    season 7 sucked so bad I can't believe the same team who did season 1-6 are still the showrunners

    Main plotlines were totally asinine, the show which built its following on its unpredictability is now as predictable as any hollywood action movie

    1) Plot of going across the wall to catch a weight to get is cersei to cooperate is one of the dumbest plot angles in any show ever. Why didnt they just show viserion flying over the wall on his excursion & being hunted by night king. Even that would have made more sense

    2) Mother of dragons is least bothered that she is being outwitted by cersei at every turn & that john snow just cost her one of her children. Instead she is drooling over him throughout the show

    3) The master schemer Littlefinger lost his head while trying to instigate teenage girl drama over some letter written years ago under duress. This angle was so poorly written it was shocking

    4) they spent 6 yrs peddling Danerys as the chosen one & Tyrion as a master strategist. Both characters seem incapable of doing anything

    Basically the desire to turn John Snow into the primary character at expense of everything else has ruined the show.

    I am actually now rooting for Cersei, the last well written character on the show    … Expand
  11. ahand
    Aug 24, 2017
    5
    A significant drop in quality compared to previous seasons. The pacing of the story has been too brisk, as if Weiss and Benioff are all too aware of the limited number of episodes they have prescribed to themselves and are rushing to tie everything up in Game of Throne's final few episodes.

    The moral grayness of many characters has also taken a back seat to a more classical good/evil    A significant drop in quality compared to previous seasons. The pacing of the story has been too brisk, as if Weiss and Benioff are all too aware of the limited number of episodes they have prescribed to themselves and are rushing to tie everything up in Game of Throne's final few episodes.

    The moral grayness of many characters has also taken a back seat to a more classical good/evil theme, making them simpler and too easy to understand and predict.

    Its departure from (or rather lack of) a source material has scathed the show. Plot points, arcs, and even dialogue are now devices used for fan service. Story-lines are now very linear and predictable. It really seems like the show's writing has been considerably dumbed down for mass appeal.

    The seventh season of Game of Thrones has brought a major dip in the quality of the world's story. It's too simple, and a somewhat hollower version of it predecessors.    … Expand
  12. eagleeyeviking
    Aug 28, 2017
    6
    Season 7 of Game of Thrones is a sprawling mess. While the central storyline remains compelling throughout, and the awe-inspiring action puts even Hollywood to shame; the sensible plotting, rich character development, organic pacing, and gratifying thrills that defined the series as a whole has mostly been replaced with incessant twists, harefooted pacing, illogical storytelling, and bigSeason 7 of Game of Thrones is a sprawling mess. While the central storyline remains compelling throughout, and the awe-inspiring action puts even Hollywood to shame; the sensible plotting, rich character development, organic pacing, and gratifying thrills that defined the series as a whole has mostly been replaced with incessant twists, harefooted pacing, illogical storytelling, and big moments that occur so rapidly that they abate the impact of the preceding big moment. The finale corrects many of the faults of the preceding 6 episodes and hopefully will set a precedent of the final 6 episodes.… Expand
  13. DragoB
    Aug 23, 2017
    3
    The writers of this show had it all delivered for them on a silver plate, and they still managed to **** it up. There is no logic behind many decisions made by the characters in the show, the plot is as shallow as it is predictable- it has became somewhat of a giant fan-service and thus lost its former glow.
  14. fasztarisznya
    Aug 28, 2017
    3
    The writing in this season turned from "noticably subpar" to "what the hell is this crap" category. The plotlines are unbalanced, full of deus ex machina, unconvincing turns.. I'm sad to see one of my favourite show sink this deep.
  15. pvffresh
    Jul 27, 2017
    6
    The writers give what the viewers want and not what they need to keep the interest.

    The show is being carried by the hype and outstanding production. Main characters became predictable and unoriginal. Every strong female characters are actually incredibly similar to each other. The very fact of excess full drama and mass murders made me not to care about any of the characters anymore.    The writers give what the viewers want and not what they need to keep the interest.

    The show is being carried by the hype and outstanding production. Main characters became predictable and unoriginal. Every strong female characters are actually incredibly similar to each other.
    The very fact of excess full drama and mass murders made me not to care about any of the characters anymore. It really feels that the show is being run not by the original author.    … Expand
  16. Sarahluvsit
    Jul 22, 2017
    1
    Massively disappointing premier. The entire episode seemed to sludge along with nothing new occurring in either plot or character development. Add a cringe-worthy celebrity promo that adds nothing to the story save for a celebrity promo, some dreadful pop-culture references about man buns, and you find yourself realizing that the writers are already bored themselves of GOT and are justMassively disappointing premier. The entire episode seemed to sludge along with nothing new occurring in either plot or character development. Add a cringe-worthy celebrity promo that adds nothing to the story save for a celebrity promo, some dreadful pop-culture references about man buns, and you find yourself realizing that the writers are already bored themselves of GOT and are just going with the flow, barely trying. Are they saving their creative juices for their new HBO show just announced? SAD!… Expand
  17. Kappa15
    Dec 27, 2017
    0
    Not game of thrones anymore, the last two episode where straight out of a Marvel film.

    Really sad how GoT became hype over substance.
  18. Captiosus
    Aug 7, 2017
    6
    When I think of Game of Thrones, I think of a series that builds up tension through episodes of exposition and then unloads with 1 or 2 MAJOR events in a season. That is what has made the show fantastic for the last six seasons. Viewers connected with primary and secondary characters, watching the tension build with a sense of foreboding as we see the inevitable collision, and then weWhen I think of Game of Thrones, I think of a series that builds up tension through episodes of exposition and then unloads with 1 or 2 MAJOR events in a season. That is what has made the show fantastic for the last six seasons. Viewers connected with primary and secondary characters, watching the tension build with a sense of foreboding as we see the inevitable collision, and then we watch the collision happen.

    Most of that is gone this season. I understand the show writers are up against financial and deadline issues but this season has been non-stop event after event to the point where it's no longer believable. In the four episodes of this season we've seen more battles than we saw in an entire season and a half during the War of the Five Kings. Highgarden and Casterly Rock came and went with a whimper. The pacing of this season makes major plot points and characters seem to be teleporting around in rapid style and has given too many characters too much "plot armor" (specifically Euron, Bran, and Jaime).

    While many of these action sequences have been decently done - especially the end of episode 4 this season - the short shrift given to the rest of the world and exposition leaves more questions than answers. Emotional impact of reunions or supposedly big moment events feel cheap because there's another one right around the corner. The emotional bombshell at the end of season 3 has all been forgotten by the end of the next 49 minute long episode.

    I cannot fathom why people are giving this 8, 9, or 10 ratings. This is so far gone from what the previous 6 seasons of GoT were that it's hard to watch.    … Expand
  19. kman5473
    Aug 30, 2017
    6
    The most poorly written season yet by far. The finale was great. I just really wish everything leading up the finale made more sense and was better developed.

    GoT has officially been dissolved into a high-budget action series. Nothing more.
  20. Science-Man
    Aug 17, 2017
    4
    Wow this season is BAD! the character development, writing, directing. It has all taken a turn for the worst. They are clearly rushing the show out the door to make it seem like the creators don't it won't drag on to too much longer. It's as if it is now being written by a pair of monkey's rather than Dave & Dan. There are now wayy too many plot holes and characters are seeminglyWow this season is BAD! the character development, writing, directing. It has all taken a turn for the worst. They are clearly rushing the show out the door to make it seem like the creators don't it won't drag on to too much longer. It's as if it is now being written by a pair of monkey's rather than Dave & Dan. There are now wayy too many plot holes and characters are seemingly teleporting all over the place, it makes absolutely no sense what so ever.

    It really is disappointing, being a fan of the series since episode 1 way bad in 2011. Now there is no political intrigue or sense of who is good or bad. There is now a clear distinction, and its clearly good vs evil or everyone vs the army of the dead.

    This is the worst season of Game of Thrones so far! I pray they can get their **** together and try to pull off a good final season. No way in hell this compares to season 4, which I believe is the best yet.    … Expand
  21. MahbubAli92
    Apr 30, 2019
    0
    Complete trash show, just a soap opera with lots of swords and penises and **** There's hasn't been any attempt at establishing theme or depth since season 3. The night is dark and full of plot holes!
  22. ty92
    Apr 30, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The writing was bad this season. The way they killed Little Finger was just dumb. This show used to be so good..… Expand
  23. chidime
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    Excellent premiere. If this is what the rest of the season looks like, then we should be prepared for the best GoT season yet. The pacing is just right, the acting top-notch, the settings/cinematography is somehow even more stunning than usual, and unlike some other seasons, the stories that were focused on are well selected/relevant. Can't wait for the rest of it. I'll be updating myExcellent premiere. If this is what the rest of the season looks like, then we should be prepared for the best GoT season yet. The pacing is just right, the acting top-notch, the settings/cinematography is somehow even more stunning than usual, and unlike some other seasons, the stories that were focused on are well selected/relevant. Can't wait for the rest of it. I'll be updating my score/review periodically to reflect any changes to opinion, though I have a feeling the score won't be changing.… Expand
  24. SchroederRock
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I don't understand people - specifically professional journalists, reviewing an entire season of Game of Thrones (or any show for that matter) on one single episode. Because most/all of these publications don't have advanced access to the series, their reviews are pretty much worthless. As for me, two episodes in and I'm enjoying everything that's happening. The stories aren't asI don't understand people - specifically professional journalists, reviewing an entire season of Game of Thrones (or any show for that matter) on one single episode. Because most/all of these publications don't have advanced access to the series, their reviews are pretty much worthless. As for me, two episodes in and I'm enjoying everything that's happening. The stories aren't as vastly-numbered, making it easier for me to follow the show, and the action is seemingly more readily available. The future in terms of the narrative are also intriguing as the remnants of the Stark family seem to be on a path of reuniting (nothing is certain and nothing has been made apparent in that regard, so not a spoiler) and the focus shifts on the White Walkers and the two major forces remaining in the 7 Kingdoms (Lanister and Targaryen). After watching this shorter 7-episode season, which caps it all off with an extended season finale (1 hr 20 mins), I have to say this was my favorite season of GoT yet. The pacing is superb, there are big stories to unravel and as everything slowly fuses together the show suddenly becomes more cohesive than it ever had been. With only one more season to go it's sad to think that the mayhem is going to scale up a bit before it all comes to a sudden close. The only good news is that, despite an even shorter season 8 (6 episodes are planned), those episodes are going to be movie-length. I've never loved this show more than I do now after the season 7 finale.… Expand
  25. TimW001
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    Fantastic episode. They've clearly cut away as much as they could and have five main characters with clear directions. If the first episode of season 7 is an indication of the quality and tone for the rest of the season then it will be great.
  26. FlutterDash392
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    Serious downgrade of narrative and plot in comparison to previous seasons. Times when GoT was actually game of mind now is gone. Now there are main characters that simply cannot die, no matter how stupid their mistakes is. That lefts no empathy for them at all. Characters that we loved for their intelligent game, now is all gone (like Olenna), left behind (like Warris) or completelySerious downgrade of narrative and plot in comparison to previous seasons. Times when GoT was actually game of mind now is gone. Now there are main characters that simply cannot die, no matter how stupid their mistakes is. That lefts no empathy for them at all. Characters that we loved for their intelligent game, now is all gone (like Olenna), left behind (like Warris) or completely ruined by screenwriters (like Bealysh). Tyrion now does not play any significant role too, because Daenarys now is strong and independent (SJW is here), and that means she do exactly opposite to what Tyrion is advising. As a result, she is doing silly mistakes, but she is invincible main hero, so it doesn't affect her at all. Six's episode was like not a GoT at all, more like LoTR. Battle of Good and Evil, very spectacular and very simple. And not even thrilling, because I can't imagine person who still got any empathy for super Mary Sue like Daenarys. All in all, sad to see that happening to one of my favourite serials.… Expand
  27. Valiantsin
    Aug 28, 2017
    4
    I don't know why this season even exists. All it was is just compilation of "Best lines of S1-S6"
    And the season finale is "Oh, BTW! Remember this hint from season 6 about who is actually father and mother of Jon Snow?" "And all these hints that were thrown into our faces during this season?" Duh! That who his father and mother are actually is!
    Also, there was this feeling like they    I don't know why this season even exists. All it was is just compilation of "Best lines of S1-S6"
    And the season finale is "Oh, BTW! Remember this hint from season 6 about who is actually father and mother of Jon Snow?" "And all these hints that were thrown into our faces during this season?" Duh! That who his father and mother are actually is!
    Also, there was this feeling like they (armies and characters) use some teleport to move in between places. Where it took Dani seasons to get from one place to another what looked like months if not a years of in show time in this season they just get in the place they need to be in what looks like just a few hours (yes that's what happened in Ep 6 and lake situation in it, and in every other part of this season especially with armies)
    And then Ex Machina happened. In the end. In last few minutes of this season. That neglected all these previous seasons and all that importance of one thing that we know from Season 1.    … Expand
  28. Gancus
    Aug 20, 2017
    4
    This show does not deserve it's title anymore, Game of Thrones is no longer series about ruthless fight for power, instead of that it has become cliched fantasy about good guys with dragons fighting against ancient bad guys with zombies.
  29. SuperKev
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Amazing that this show stays so good. EP1 is a table setting episode but yet still epic and enthralling as any of the EP1's in previous seasons. The plot is now quite fast moving. The quality of the acting, sets and graphics is still tip top notch.
  30. GraycieO
    Jul 31, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so disappointed with this new season. Episode 1 was about as thrilling as a tuna sandwich. The only really good part was the very beginning with Arya at the Freys. After that it was total anti-climax. Episode 2 half the characters that made this show great were killed off. In episode 3 even more of them. The dynamics between these characters was one of the best parts of this show. Of the ones that remain, they are boring and much changed. Dany is just full of herself and craving power, Jon is wimpy, and Cersei is actually boring! Boring! Cersei! After these episodes the "writers" feel a need to explain the writing. If the writing were any good, this wouldn't be necessary. They're late getting started, they've cut the number of episodes, and now 3/4 of the good characters are gone. Even Tyrion isn't the same. I'm going to give it one more episode and then I'm done if it doesn't pick up. I don't really see how it can, but I'm willing to hang in there for one more week. Looks like another great program taking a ride down the ego trip highway to me, and it makes me sad.… Expand
  31. donrene
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    episode 4 is the best episode of the season yet. there is no movie or series that I have enjoyed more than Game of Thrones simply put. the battle scene was absolutely intense and my brain felt like it was percolating with so many characters. I'm very much enjoyed the scene in the cave with Jon Snow and our Queen of dragons.
  32. chasecunningham
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    The end is near. This season starts at a brisk pace, and never lets down for the entirety of its run. The sequences are gorgeous, and there are no filler scenes. With only 12 episodes left for the show I cannot wait to see what happens and I am eagerly waiting for each sunday night!
  33. JorgeLestre
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    'Game of Thrones' is the biggest, most rich television series in the entire universe. The premiere keeps it solid, even if we don't have great battle scenes yet.
  34. rRondo
    Sep 2, 2017
    4
    Who thought they would ruined everything in one season? Dumb plot's, dumb characters, everything cheap and low quality now (except graphics). This is not the old GoT we used to know., this is garbage now. Equal to last seasons of LOST or even worse. Will skip season 8 for sure.
  35. mrharrybeck
    Sep 7, 2017
    6
    Usually the show offers great and, sometimes, beyond excellent episodes. But this year? It didn't live up to my expectations. Apart from 'The Spoils of War', showrunners David Benioff & D.B Weiss should be thankful for Cersei Lannister still existing.
  36. dramatickid
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    The only good things about season 7 are the special effects and the battle sequences which are better than ever. Direction in still on point too but everything else has sadly dropped in quality: dialogues are mostly embarrassing (Dany??) and the screenplay is not on the same level as the previous seasons.
  37. Bibliographer
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    Very nice recap & setup episode to establish and kick off the season. Arya compares Freys and Lannisters. Sam compares food input and output. Cersei and Dany compare maps. Sansa and Jon compare life experiences & leadership styles. Many of the reduced number of characters get great moments, some lighthearted, and most of them can reflect on where they've been and where they're headed.
  38. TheFreeman148
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    They should seriously wait to review the season AFTER the season is over because after the first 4 episodes I would go as far to say that this is the most exciting, and compelling season of the show thus far and if the set pieces are this elaborate in just the 4th episode, then the rest of this season is going to have us gasping for breathe until the last credits roll
  39. Debaser7
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    First of all, why is season 6 rated lower than the rest of the seasons? ok... Fantastic first episode for season 7. It's to the point, pacing is much faster (although i wish GOT would last 10 seasons, it's not going to happen) Special effects are on par with what you'd see on the big screen, and the dialogue and acting is fantastic, of course. The North Remembers, and we remember why GameFirst of all, why is season 6 rated lower than the rest of the seasons? ok... Fantastic first episode for season 7. It's to the point, pacing is much faster (although i wish GOT would last 10 seasons, it's not going to happen) Special effects are on par with what you'd see on the big screen, and the dialogue and acting is fantastic, of course. The North Remembers, and we remember why Game Of Thrones is one of the best TV shows ever made, in my opinion the only shows i've seen that i think are better are Breaking Bad and Mr Robot… Expand
  40. TheWitcher
    Aug 28, 2017
    6
    We have been accostumed to the best writing, best plot, and best characterization on a TV serie for years.
    Now they want to get to the point.
    This is the point: after watching season 7, everyone knows the "point" will be a very predictable battle of good versus evil, life versus death, fire versus ice, precisely the kind of thing people have already seen thousands of times on medias,    We have been accostumed to the best writing, best plot, and best characterization on a TV serie for years.
    Now they want to get to the point.
    This is the point: after watching season 7, everyone knows the "point" will be a very predictable battle of good versus evil, life versus death, fire versus ice, precisely the kind of thing people have already seen thousands of times on medias, exactly the kind of thing people watching GOT and truly loving its essence don't want to see on their favourite show.
    With or without Martin, the story is coming to an end that bring you to think that nothing of what you have watched for years matters now that "the army of dead is coming". All those wonderful plot-twist, all those memorable scenes, all those characters, all their suffering,....nothing.
    You can feel this by noticing how fast the seventh season go through plot, characters, and even westeros (yeah, from king's landing to the wall in a few seconds) without really paying attention to all the things it's leaving behind. The best of GOT.
    Now we have a lot of special effects, and a rushed plot that seems to be written only for fanservice.
    After watching season 7, and figuring that next season will be on the same level of quality, do you REALLY want to know how the story ends?    … Expand
  41. johnbobs1
    Aug 29, 2017
    6
    After many months of waiting, GOT series 7 arrived, with just the seven episodes to look forward to. Unfortunately, the series was ultimately a bit of a disappointment.
    Don't get me wrong - the big set pieces and action sequences were still there, and certainly as jaw dropping and gripping to watch as they ever were.
    The main problem is that the storyline has suffered. During the course    After many months of waiting, GOT series 7 arrived, with just the seven episodes to look forward to. Unfortunately, the series was ultimately a bit of a disappointment.
    Don't get me wrong - the big set pieces and action sequences were still there, and certainly as jaw dropping and gripping to watch as they ever were.
    The main problem is that the storyline has suffered. During the course of the series, the plot takes several improbable diversions, including a madcap episode set north of the wall, where events become so improbable they're almost laughable (though admittedly still interesting and gripping television).
    During the season, we see only snatches of GOT at it's best; Daenerys' Dragon attack in episode 4, Olenna Tyrell's final scene, Cersei gaining revenge on the Sandsnakes, and most of episode 7, which is a fantastic episode and definitely one of the finest in the show's history.
    But unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough to take away my feeling that the show has lost it's edge. Perhaps the shorter, seven episode season didn't help, as it felt like some of the writing had been rushed. Hopefully season 8 will live up to the hype, though will just six episodes, I fear that it may not. But then again, if it's anywhere near as good as the season 7 finale, then I certainly won't go away disappointed.    … Expand
  42. GreedyPete69000
    Aug 29, 2017
    5
    Dragons blowing stuff up is great and all, but if seasons 1-3 of Game of Thrones had been written and shot like this the show wouldn't have made it this far. It's entertaining, but I can't take it seriously any more. Just get it over with.
  43. XxRavensong
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    With Every episode of Season 7 it brings you closer to the edge of your seat. Why this show is not number one is beyond me. HBO and G.R.R.M have created a blockbuster Masterpiece.
  44. ShiArch
    Jul 25, 2017
    7
    It amazes me how many people think this is the last session when it has been confirmed that there is going to be a session 8.
    It also amazes me how people are trying to defend the pacing of the show when the 7th session is going to have only 7 episodes (confirmed by HBO). Yes only 7 episodes and they are mostly just moving the pieces around.
    I know 7 is bit harsh rating for GoT but I am    It amazes me how many people think this is the last session when it has been confirmed that there is going to be a session 8.
    It also amazes me how people are trying to defend the pacing of the show when the 7th session is going to have only 7 episodes (confirmed by HBO). Yes only 7 episodes and they are mostly just moving the pieces around.
    I know 7 is bit harsh rating for GoT but I am comparing it with itself or rather what incredible show it was in first 3 sessions and how it has slowed down in session 4, 5 and 6. Session 7 also follows the formula of slow start but ending the session with a bang so we are kept waiting for more.    … Expand
  45. valerian
    Sep 1, 2017
    7
    Tried watching this season after dropping the show after Season 4. Couldn't entirely, and fast forwarded through a lot of parts.

    It's visually impressive and entertaining to still be considered a good show, but the writing and story have been so watered down that it is no longer great. It is no longer the show that interested me since the first episode. I hope that this can be    Tried watching this season after dropping the show after Season 4. Couldn't entirely, and fast forwarded through a lot of parts.

    It's visually impressive and entertaining to still be considered a good show, but the writing and story have been so watered down that it is no longer great. It is no longer the show that interested me since the first episode.

    I hope that this can be salvaged in the last season, but considering how the last few seasons went, the chances are dim.

    7/10.    … Expand
  46. MGrahamWriter
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    It took me five years to park my butt on a sofa and watch the show. I didn't expect the tidal wave of love that came. I watched all six seasons in under a month and then spent the last year watching them all over again and again and again, never tiring of it. It's easy to see why the show isn't well received by most due to the very raw production details and value but that's what I haveIt took me five years to park my butt on a sofa and watch the show. I didn't expect the tidal wave of love that came. I watched all six seasons in under a month and then spent the last year watching them all over again and again and again, never tiring of it. It's easy to see why the show isn't well received by most due to the very raw production details and value but that's what I have come to appreciate. The characters are beautifully layered, no one really appearing black and white though their motives may be. With Season 7 underway, I'm even more engrossed in Westeros and the wars to come!

    The episode "Dragonstone" was perfectly set up. I think the slow pace was perfect; not too much, not too little. With "Stormborn" following, that pace amped up dramatically and again, beautifully. The character development is stunning and the crossing of plots keeps things on a brisk pace! I'm truly terrified for the characters I've fallen madly in love with.

    Keep it up, GoT! :)    … Expand
  47. Encore22
    Jul 19, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found the premiere quite lame, not much happened. The Samwell reveal was underwhelming, he really needs to find something interesting in that tower or his entire character has been an utter failure. Really – not much happened, they tried to push Danny entering Dragonstone off as an epic ending, but it fell short, if it had ended with her discovering something within Dragonstone, that would have set up a lot more hype, but i guess something like that will have to wait, because this is game of thrones, and regardless of how much the trailers tries to make the series seem fast-paced it still moves at the pace of a snail.

    Hopefully the rest of the season will be more interesting, and not so predictable as it would appear right now.    … Expand
  48. shoulderoforion
    Aug 14, 2017
    5
    Five episodes into Game of Thrones season 7 only ranks a 5 from me, sure Field of Fire 2 was cool, but the overwhelming feeling I've had is that we're all be ripped off this season. Six season spent story building with dozens of characters now being mashed together, without any emotion in multiple reunions, just "hey how ya doin haven't seen you in a while. sorry gotta go, bye". It'sFive episodes into Game of Thrones season 7 only ranks a 5 from me, sure Field of Fire 2 was cool, but the overwhelming feeling I've had is that we're all be ripped off this season. Six season spent story building with dozens of characters now being mashed together, without any emotion in multiple reunions, just "hey how ya doin haven't seen you in a while. sorry gotta go, bye". It's insulting to the viewer whose emotionally invested, and it's just plain wrong. Storylines being sped up not because they need to but to fit into the truncated seasons, for reasons. They're screwin it all up.… Expand
  49. SquaredRen
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    I've been watching this series since it premiered in season 1 back in 2011, and at this point it doesn't feel quite the same, yet no that different either. The quality of conversation and logic had been lost at this point (season 7). It feels too rushed, focused mostly on two characters instead of balanced cast like in the past seasons (pre season 6). Therefore, I did loved it for what itI've been watching this series since it premiered in season 1 back in 2011, and at this point it doesn't feel quite the same, yet no that different either. The quality of conversation and logic had been lost at this point (season 7). It feels too rushed, focused mostly on two characters instead of balanced cast like in the past seasons (pre season 6). Therefore, I did loved it for what it is, but I recognized it's not the same and that's sad. Overall, it's a season that serves to the fans, but stopped serving quality and cleverness.… Expand
  50. LarryFisher
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    By far the best tv show this year, nothing even came close. Everything was perfect, it did everything I hopped for and even things I never even imagined.
  51. KitHarington
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    There isn't much to say about this show that hasn't already been said. The characters are dynamic and deep, the multiple plot concept keeps audience members on the edge of their seats as twists and turns of beautiful written work comes to reality.
  52. PeterDicklage
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Do not believe any of those negative reviews. I honestly cannot understand why some reviewers have given this such a low rating. I think some people love the sound of their own voice and think their opinion is worth something and will be disagreeable simply for the sake of it.

    Having said that, this show is stunning. I have never read the books and now I want to. There is so much crap    Do not believe any of those negative reviews. I honestly cannot understand why some reviewers have given this such a low rating. I think some people love the sound of their own voice and think their opinion is worth something and will be disagreeable simply for the sake of it.

    Having said that, this show is stunning. I have never read the books and now I want to. There is so much crap on TV that is renewed year after year (CSI, House etc.) which uses cheap gags, pointless and sometimes ridiculous plots, unbelievable and many times one dimensional characters and yet all the truly great shows get cancelled.

    There is enough brain-dead television. But once in a while a show comes along that transports you to another world and makes you believe in the magic of television again. Game of Thrones is one such show.

    It is complex, multi-layered, surreal, vibrant, imaginative and it draws your eye in to the surprising level of detail, from the sweeping vistas, to the narrow dungeons, from the beautiful castles and magnificent trees, to the contrasting landscapes. It is worth watching just for the scenery alone.

    Yes the acting seems a little cold and even wooden at times, but this is perfectly in keeping with the medieval look and feel of the show. Yes it is dark and gloomy, but again in keeping with the narrative.

    The scripting is intelligent and well delivered by competent acting, led by Sean Bean perfectly cast as Lord Edard. Although Sean Bean is better known for brooding bad guys, he strikes the perfect balance between father, husband and Lord and soldier. He is well supported by other well known actors and many new to the scene.

    After watching and sometimes enjoying Camelot, this show makes that one look more like "Merlin" by comparison. And where Camelot lacks in depth and scripting, Game of Thrones strikes the perfect balance between brooding medieval angst and wonderful fantasy story telling.

    Even if you have never watched a fantasy show before, you should not miss this.    … Expand
  53. rodericrinehart
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    This is the greatest TV show ever made, even better than Breaking Bad, Fargo, and The Americans. People rating it anywhere below an 8 have something wrong with them. If you are objective in analyzing its aspects - directing, editing, plot, setting, production value, sound, music, dialogue, etc. - it should average about a 9.5, and below an 8 is just criminal.
  54. white_du
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    【预防老年痴呆纯剧透分梗】

    E1:主角几乎全部亮相 上一季无面者优秀学员艾瑞亚弄死瓦德·佛雷，本集开篇团灭佛雷家族，彻底报了血色婚礼之仇。继续南下去往君临，计划手刃家仇名单中的瑟曦。 布兰汇合于北境长城。 囧·啥都不懂·雪诺、三傻继续路演，说服曾经的同盟家族联合抵抗冬之王。野人托蒙德继续和美人眉来眼去。 瑟曦不学龙母的好，竟学那些没用的，给七国之王写信前面一堆“我很牛逼”的抬头。七国之王只有铁群岛的攸伦划桨而来，表示我看上你了全球大美女，我要和你结婚生猴子，瑟曦竟然拒绝了嘿。弟弟詹姆已经回到君临，给“我是宇宙中心”的瑟曦分析了下局势，瑟曦听后依然表示“我就是牛逼”，你爱说啥是啥。    【预防老年痴呆纯剧透分梗】

    E1:主角几乎全部亮相

    上一季无面者优秀学员艾瑞亚弄死瓦德·佛雷，本集开篇团灭佛雷家族，彻底报了血色婚礼之仇。继续南下去往君临，计划手刃家仇名单中的瑟曦。

    布兰汇合于北境长城。

    囧·啥都不懂·雪诺、三傻继续路演，说服曾经的同盟家族联合抵抗冬之王。野人托蒙德继续和美人眉来眼去。

    瑟曦不学龙母的好，竟学那些没用的，给七国之王写信前面一堆“我很牛逼”的抬头。七国之王只有铁群岛的攸伦划桨而来，表示我看上你了全球大美女，我要和你结婚生猴子，瑟曦竟然拒绝了嘿。弟弟詹姆已经回到君临，给“我是宇宙中心”的瑟曦分析了下局势，瑟曦听后依然表示“我就是牛逼”，你爱说啥是啥。

    鬣狗与无旗兄弟会到了长城外，开启甜蜜斗嘴模式，鬣狗表示我一怕火的和你们这帮火堆爱好者在一起也不知是什么孽缘……兄弟会说你往我这火堆看一眼就知道我们为什么敬畏火中的光之神。于是鬣狗看到了布兰作为先知能看到的一切！衣柜军团成群结队袭来哟。

    山姆在学城那段鬼畜剪辑不要太好啊！他在猪狗不如的打杂生活中发现了大量龙晶的埋葬之处——龙石岛。给牢狱中人送饭时，送饭小窗口突然伸出一只手，问到龙妈近况，虽然画面黑黢黢，但按手臂鳞状大胆猜测这个家伙应该就是龙妈死忠粉，乔拉·莫尔蒙爵士。

    龙妈、小恶魔、八爪蜘蛛在海上长途跋涉终于上岸，到达史坦尼斯的城堡，城堡空无一人，极度苍凉。几位大咖一句台词没有，此时无声胜有声。    … Expand
  55. luis_matador_1
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    I always say that perfect don´t exist, and i mean it, but Game of Thrones is near perfect...oh man, in comparation with the others series, is perfect. Really...the characters, the story...its all awesome and very well done. And the Dragons? Oh my gosh! I see them and looks so real! Perfectly well designed. The pace is awesome, with great moments, action and a fantastic way to tell aI always say that perfect don´t exist, and i mean it, but Game of Thrones is near perfect...oh man, in comparation with the others series, is perfect. Really...the characters, the story...its all awesome and very well done. And the Dragons? Oh my gosh! I see them and looks so real! Perfectly well designed. The pace is awesome, with great moments, action and a fantastic way to tell a complex, beautiful and a very well done story. Its a 10/10.… Expand
  56. FeerFrikazus
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    Simplemente increíble, la historia es fantástica, los personajes muy buenos (buenos y malos), la producción de la serie se nota que esta muy trabajada, sinceramente la mejor serie que vi, la recomiendo totalmente.
  57. Raven25
    Jul 17, 2017
    6
    Ok opener. If they spent less time on giving nods to the femo-lefty-multi-culties and more time on telling the story, it would've been better. No matter, this too shall pass.
  58. KayVen17
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 97/100
    Mein User Score = 10/10    … Expand
  59. smokinhotdaisy
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Still outstanding and the best. Good job to the writers for satisfying the viewers. Awesome job. The last episode last Sunday was tear jerker, too bad Viserion is dead and it is now owned by the Night King. Ughhhh..… Expand
  60. drlowdon
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    For shear spectacle Game of Thrones seventh season is arguably the best yet. Many of the battle scenes are spectacular even by Game of Thrones standards and, after years of pieces being put in place, it’s great to see everything finally coming to a head. As has increasingly been the case since events overtook the books however the show has been guilty of some sloppy writing on occasions,For shear spectacle Game of Thrones seventh season is arguably the best yet. Many of the battle scenes are spectacular even by Game of Thrones standards and, after years of pieces being put in place, it’s great to see everything finally coming to a head. As has increasingly been the case since events overtook the books however the show has been guilty of some sloppy writing on occasions, and that is particularly evident during these seven episodes.

    One particularly noticeable example, which has been discussed at length on the web, was Daenerys rescue of Jon Snow and his gang from beyond the wall. The scene itself was undeniably edge of your seat stuff but the time scale required for her to reach them in the time just made no logical sense and could easily have been cleaned up with just a couple of minor changes. Yes, this is a fantasy show, but you have to remain consistent to the rules of the world you’ve created if you want to keep your viewers absorbed in proceedings.

    I’ll admit I still look forward to watching a new episode of Game of Thrones more than virtually any other TV show I can think off but it no longer has the narrative consistency that made earlier seasons so unique.    … Expand
  61. Robobob
    Oct 8, 2017
    7
    The weakest season of Game of Thrones so far though still one of the best shows currently on TV. Its truncated season really hurt the pacing of the series. Remember when it took Arya and The Hound an entire season to reach the Eryie? Now characters travel to multiple occasions across the continent in a single episode. Remember when the show had some of the best dialog and characterThe weakest season of Game of Thrones so far though still one of the best shows currently on TV. Its truncated season really hurt the pacing of the series. Remember when it took Arya and The Hound an entire season to reach the Eryie? Now characters travel to multiple occasions across the continent in a single episode. Remember when the show had some of the best dialog and character development and interactions of any show of all the shows? Now only the bare bones dialog is needed to propel the main story. Little time is given to any of the secondary characters. This whole season there was only really one major side story aside from the main one. Now that it is resolved I fear the next season will seem even more simplified. I loved Game of Thrones for it's complexity.
    Good, but not the perfect 10 that I would give the previous 6 seasons of GoT.    … Expand
  62. LatinCritic13
    Aug 28, 2017
    9
    After the events in season 6 of Game of Thrones, season 7 felt more enjoyable to watch than the previous season. Since the latest season runs short on just releasing 7 episodes, most of the episodes of this season overall really packed a good punch to it. Of course, there are twists and turns throughout the story, but everything in this season was worth waiting for and it’s bloody fantastic!
  63. ckeitel
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    Game of Throne fans again can expect nothing but the best in season 7. This season finally has brought it all together and answered so many of questions that we had through the first 6 seasons of GOT. The story continues to draw the viewers in and never leaves us disappointed. I like how they split season 7 into basically 2 seasons. Winter has finally come and when part two of season 7Game of Throne fans again can expect nothing but the best in season 7. This season finally has brought it all together and answered so many of questions that we had through the first 6 seasons of GOT. The story continues to draw the viewers in and never leaves us disappointed. I like how they split season 7 into basically 2 seasons. Winter has finally come and when part two of season 7 comes out in the spring of 19' I cannot wait to see where the story goes. We were left with so much at the end of part 1 of season 7. I will be excited to see which characters prevail and which ones journeys will end. Looking forward to part two come this spring!… Expand
  64. ViniciusBrito
    Aug 14, 2018
    7
    When Daenerys finally arrives in westeros, she will try to take the throne from the lannisters, but at the same time in the north, something really big is happening and Jon Snow will do whatever it takes to defend the land. This season is pretty much about that, Daenerys trying to take the throne, Cersei defending the throne and Jon Snow convincing the rest of westeros that a bigger dangerWhen Daenerys finally arrives in westeros, she will try to take the throne from the lannisters, but at the same time in the north, something really big is happening and Jon Snow will do whatever it takes to defend the land. This season is pretty much about that, Daenerys trying to take the throne, Cersei defending the throne and Jon Snow convincing the rest of westeros that a bigger danger is coming from beyond the wall.
    This season had a major problem, wich is that it made me stop being afraid of the main characters to die, Jon Snow goes through really dangerous situations and i never believed that he could die, he became like the hero of the story and this is a really big problem, in previous seasons i was always afraid of the characters to die, i knew that no one was never safe, but now, there Deus ex maquina situations that won't let the main characters die, that is a big problem in this season.
    There are really few political moments in this season, and those aren't complicated to understand like it was in other seasons. The stories told in this season are way more direct, and some of them aren't really well solved, like somethings really felt that were out of place. A thing that really bothered me was the conveniences and the senseless moments, there is somethings that happens that was just meant to be cool and didn't really made the story flow in a way that had sense, the timelapse in this season was relly wrong, it is better just to forget about it. But in other hand, it wasn't totally bad, it did had some nice political and story moments, mainly between Cersei and Tyrion, these two had the best story moments in the season, one fighting the other with strategy and words, that was very good, the season had some really interesting dialogues among some characters, that is geat, because it gave more structure for them.. There is a lot of fan service in this season, and some of them felt out of place, and the coherence in the narrative was a bit let on side, but it wasn't that bad.
    The action in this season was in other level, it got really beyond anything that we have ever had in a television, HBO is in a completely other level. The coreography here in fights are really involving, it isn't unique, but is pretty damn cool, the dragons during the battles are so dope, they just come and they killed it, they are so dope.
    The season was exciting, it was kind of a payoff of what we had before, it is finally everything flowering.
    The Winterfell nucleo is not the best, it is nice to see what is going on there after so many time, but what happens there feels to much innocent, i got strange with those parts.
    The character of Brandon Stark is horrible now, we just don't understand what he is doing, what functional he have, and he also is a jerk now, that is so bad, his journey in this season is that bad.
    This seasons got some conclusions that are completely Deux ex maquina, it is in a level like some character comes out of nowhere and gave some easy solution, this happens more than one time, it is lazy.
    One good thing about this season is that the winter has finally come, and how they they deal with it was very nice, all the suits are changed, of everyone, even the soldiers, it had a good detail job here. When it finally got there it have a beautiful sequence, done with major and a great song in the background.
    The acting was interesting, Aidan Gillen as Littlefinger did a very good job during the whole series, maybe he was a bit to much caricature, with a deep voice and saying that he wants everything, but still, i totally believed that he knew what he was doing and felt completely safe and having a plan for everything. Maisie Williams in this season had a different behavior, she was like the waif in other seasons, i'm not sure about that, if that was a good idea, i feel that is a totally different character in not the best way, i don't Arya to become a T-1000.
    Emilia Clarke wasn't all that good, her interpretation in some moments wasn't enough for me to believe in some emotions.
    This seasons wasn't perfect, but even with that it never felt boring, the plot runned, somethings was really dumb, but i liked the most part of it.    … Expand
  65. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    OMG it's so hard to me to rate an 8 for GoT, but that's the truth, S7 is "The less Incredible" of all seasons, but doesn't means is horrible, the direction is the best thing of this season (the characters and the season finale are also terrific). About the script... theb 5th and the 6th episode is very annoying, although the 1st-4th episode is incredible, the second and the next latestOMG it's so hard to me to rate an 8 for GoT, but that's the truth, S7 is "The less Incredible" of all seasons, but doesn't means is horrible, the direction is the best thing of this season (the characters and the season finale are also terrific). About the script... theb 5th and the 6th episode is very annoying, although the 1st-4th episode is incredible, the second and the next latest chapters breaks the charm all that was being built, and, even though the last was a "near to perfect" chapter, the seventh season has few (but VERY MUCH to the Game of Thrones/HBO Standards) negative points and failed to keep up the brightness of last season, is a memorable season of the best show, YES!… Expand
  66. calebconaway
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 7 seasons, Game of Thrones is still arguably the best thing that's ever happened to television. However, it's becoming abundantly clear that the show runners are ready for this show to end, and it's impacting the quality of storytelling quite a bit. The writing this season was quite sloppy compared to previous. Plot holes and ridiculously absurd story lines were sprinkled all throughout the story. Specifically, the Winterfell storyline and the mission beyond the Wall. The writers are doing a disservice to Arya's character and have been doing so since the middle of season 6. It's quite obvious at this point that the reason that D&D were such great writers and showrunners was because of GRRM's material. Now that they are past the book material, they are no where near the writers they once were. They seem to have abandoned logic and effective story telling and replaced it with spectacle. Don't get me wrong, season 7 was an incredible season. But, it seems the show has all but lost the little moments of dialogue, political intrigue, and character developments that made the first 4 seasons what I would consider the 4 best seasons of television ever. Additionally, they've lost the sense of intensity and anxiety that was so prevalent in the first few seasons. We never knew who was going to die next. Nobody seemed safe. They have lost that; it appears that actions no longer demand appropriate consequences like they did in the first few seasons. I just hope that the showrunners are able to deliver a final season that both we as fans and the show truly deserves.… Expand
  67. JonSnowy
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    Simply the best tv show this year. . Finally all that was built up in the first 6 seasons is happening and that makes me so satisfied and so proud for being a fan of the show. Another must-see season of Game of Thrones.
  68. TheonGayjoy
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    3 episodes in, and I am quite impressed. The first two episodes (especially the premiere) focused on setting up the plot lines and character arcs of the season. The third episode also had a considerable amount of set-up, but it also moved at a faster pace and brought quite a few surprises. This is shaping up to be the best season yet. The writing is still stellar, the acting top notch, and3 episodes in, and I am quite impressed. The first two episodes (especially the premiere) focused on setting up the plot lines and character arcs of the season. The third episode also had a considerable amount of set-up, but it also moved at a faster pace and brought quite a few surprises. This is shaping up to be the best season yet. The writing is still stellar, the acting top notch, and the production values better than ever. I can't wait for the rest of this season!… Expand
  69. ErikTheCritic
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    With only seven episodes in this season, this is definitely the most fast-paced season in the series thus far. Season 7 continues to pump out a batch of outstanding episodes, with the buildup of the previous 6 seasons paying off tremendously.
  70. RobertWang
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. S7 has some plotholes, but its main problem has to do with the main villain, Game Of Thrones is a show that doesn't give you the typical good guy/bad guy story, all the main characters have flaws and virtues. But here we are in S7 and the Night King / White Walkers are nothing more than our typical villain who are evil without any reason.
    Even with all that, Game Of Thrones S7 still does a great job developing its main characters arcs to set everything up for what hopefully is gonna be an epic final season next year.    … Expand
  71. RuyWang
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    S7 has some plotholes, but its main issue has to do with the villain, Game Of Thrones is a show that doesn't give you the typical good guy/bad guy story, all the main characters have flaws and virtues. But the Night King / White Walkers look like nothing more than our typical villain who are evil without any reason. They don't have nearly as much character development as all the otherS7 has some plotholes, but its main issue has to do with the villain, Game Of Thrones is a show that doesn't give you the typical good guy/bad guy story, all the main characters have flaws and virtues. But the Night King / White Walkers look like nothing more than our typical villain who are evil without any reason. They don't have nearly as much character development as all the other characters. Even with all that, Game Of Thrones S7 still does a great job continuing its main characters' arcs to set everything up for what hopefully is gonna be an epic final season next year.… Expand
  72. Scraper
    Jul 20, 2017
    0
    You ever notice that every character is the same? From simply a dialogue perspective, nearly every character is an overly-confident blockhead - men, women and children alike. I suppose if women were portrayed as totally subjugated as they would've been in that era, HBO would've lost half of the viewership pie. The scenes are chopped into all these shots, trying to capture artful anglesYou ever notice that every character is the same? From simply a dialogue perspective, nearly every character is an overly-confident blockhead - men, women and children alike. I suppose if women were portrayed as totally subjugated as they would've been in that era, HBO would've lost half of the viewership pie. The scenes are chopped into all these shots, trying to capture artful angles that I found irritating like someone was trying too hard. Gray skies and gloomy moods for hours on end. How do you guys stand it?… Expand
  73. wantedtolikebut
    Jul 20, 2017
    8
    The first scene ... with the 'Mission Impossible' mask removal... was HORRIBLE. Jump the shark horrible. But then the rest of the show was excellent. So I'm happy that the show recovered. But a bunch of us watching audibly gasped/laughed out loud/screamed at the TV at the end of scene 1. Writers: was that even necessary!!!??? The show would have been better without it, imho.
  74. temptershell
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    GAME OF THRONES is an unprecedented spectacle. The next season showed that even in a very short time creators can move the story forward without beating around the bush. Spectacular scenes great CGI and lots of action.
  75. ozymandias79
    Sep 5, 2017
    8
    This is the first season of GOT in a long time that wasn't mostly filler. Seven episodes in a season is a good number, and HBO should have ordered seven per season after season three. Looking at the ratings, seems like fans appreciated the tighter story line and no nonsense.
  76. TheFilmFanatic
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This season of Game of Thrones is full of non-stop tension, terrific action sequences and story moments that help fill in the bigger pieces to an almost complete puzzle. While the season is shorter, this show proves why it’s one of the biggest and best in the world.
  77. eva3si0n
    Aug 31, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of Thrones any more not that. The 6th season was still more or less contrast with previous, but 7 is too beaten out from the general history. All because the scenario isn't guided by the book any more. History became fragmentary and not coherent. Littlefinger death - bright to that confirmation. It isn't clear at all why to divide the last season on two. If at the level are made of 7 series 3, and are important really for a plot only 2. And in general the series begin to become boring and the level of series falls because of delay in actions (thanks to screenwriters who so preserve the fateful queen of Cersei).… Expand
  78. MovieFighter
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    The seventh season of "Game of Thrones" is basically the calm before the storm. The characters break free from anything that has been holding them back as they have to prepare for war. Meetings, team-ups and alliances that we had or had not expected are finally happening. Winter has arrived. It's probably the fastest, most epic and most beautiful looking season of the show yet.
  79. Estoniantoad
    Jul 31, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game Of Revenge is starting to reveal it´s only rule - kill or be killed, there is nothing deep in it, the only interesting part is the way to be killed, unfortunately the most pity way to die came from the most interesting character Lady Olenna - why kill herself, when there is always hope. The most important question - who is the ultimate killer and stands the last - the person who has been killed already I guess.… Expand
  80. JessTurner
    Feb 13, 2018
    7
    Deteriorating as the show people take over completely. In the early seasons all the changes they made were terrible and showed they didn't understand the source material, but they were relatively small changes. Now it slips into vacuousness.
  81. darksoulw
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    probably a little optimistic season but still excellent, they really need to start closing circles. they decided the optimistic path, Knowing George RR Martin, he would have killed another two Starks already, still give Tyrion an important role(my theory is that Tyrion is George RR Martin alter Ego)
  82. nestoryavith
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    omg.. omg.. OMG omg.. That was awesome.. that was amazing.. and to think the long wait for the season was too long... well It was worth it every second and now I'm even more willing to wait for the last. Game of thrones is literally my number one series of all time now. 10. May it continue to rule the games of tv shows. btw best ending ever
  83. pastbutnotfutur
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    Good Episodes, Bad Season.
    If you summarize this season in just few words, that would me my take on the season. Definitely not the best GOT season, but also not the worst. I'll put it 5th best or 6th, depending on how you look at it.
    THE GOOD The performance by the actors were as great as ever, with some old characters coming back. We FINALLY get to see some important moments where    Good Episodes, Bad Season.
    If you summarize this season in just few words, that would me my take on the season. Definitely not the best GOT season, but also not the worst. I'll put it 5th best or 6th, depending on how you look at it.

    THE GOOD
    The performance by the actors were as great as ever, with some old characters coming back.
    We FINALLY get to see some important moments where we've been anticipating for years.
    First few episodes are AWESOME (can't say much cuz spoilers)
    The last two episodes are EPIC. It really does live up to its name.
    The season end with the greatest cliffhanger of all season.

    THE BAD
    Most of the plots which cross episodes doesn't really make sense outside of the episode and does feel like it is there to create show and drama for the audience.
    Many characters die in this season but only handful of death feels natural
    There are significant correlation to who is fan favorite and who is surviving .
    CGI of the dragons still feel too CGI

    OVERALL
    I say 7/10 a generous score. I might have given 8/10 if it didn't kill off my favorite characters, but hey, that's Game of Thrones.
    This been said, this season did have a great leap of faith from a political drama based show, to brute force based show. The beauty of The Game of Thrones was the fact that there wasn't a clear good and evil, but the show is becoming more and more towards it.

    This been said, the show still have great potential and they still have a lot to meddle around + they still have a whole season to finish it. So, I'm Hyped up for season 8!    … Expand
  84. Tiger_X
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Legendary TV.

    I for one was waiting for GoT to include more fantastic elements. From Battle of Bastards in season six, through the end of season seven it exceeded my expectations. Surpassing every movie and show ever made in both grit & fantasy - there is nothing in the same league with GoT. Bottom line: Highest production value on television ever. Jaw dropping to watch and highly    Legendary TV.

    I for one was waiting for GoT to include more fantastic elements. From Battle of Bastards in season six, through the end of season seven it exceeded my expectations. Surpassing every movie and show ever made in both grit & fantasy - there is nothing in the same league with GoT.

    Bottom line: Highest production value on television ever. Jaw dropping to watch and highly unpredictable.    … Expand
  85. avr50
    Aug 27, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Game of thrones, it has become one of my favorite shows. But, i must be honest, this is not better than the other six seasons. In the trailers, interviews and all of that stuff they promise us a lot of war, difficulties and drama. We got that, but not quite as promise. This would not be a problem if at least something would have improved, but it doesn´t. The acting continues been good, the cinematography, the visual effects are also great, but, at least to me, that doesn´t improve the lack of memorable moments. The only episode that i think is really good, is the last one. Some will say that i´m crazy because i forgot the battle at the end of episode 4, and the episode 6 with the white walkers, but, in those episodes, there´s only a scene that is good, and is the one with the battles, not the rest of the episodes. This season is not bad, but, compare to the other six seasons, this would not be considered as a successful season. The fact that George RR Martin words are not longer part of this season, is remarkable.… Expand
  86. rgiublin
    May 7, 2019
    4
    A huge downfall for one of the best series ever made. It was great until season 5, and acceptable until season 7. Then it started to get stupid and senseless like a hollywood action movie from the 90s.
  87. imthenoob
    Apr 22, 2019
    5
    The only real highlight of this season is Beyond The Wall. Aside from that, It was an obvious rush job. They essentially crammed 2 seasons worth of content into a shortened 7 episode season in order to race to the finish for next season. Not to say that some parts of this season weren't enjoyable but it was rather predictable at times and nowhere near as good as it could have been.
  88. Codex
    May 23, 2019
    1
    This a show has gone so down hill. The writing is just awful that it drags everything down. They should be ashamed of themselves.
  89. IamEVIL
    Apr 9, 2020
    7
    This was the first piece of a mess that happened. I felt very disappointed that this season became what it did and thank god that there are still a few qualities... But this wasn't Game of Thrones anymore.
  90. jackaz15
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Game of Thrones returns to form with high stakes tension and visually splendid thrills as meticulous power plays help its disparate plot threads coalesce, resulting in long term payoffs for its lovable characters -- particularly the female ones -- in the show's best stretch of episodes.
  91. AliceofX
    Jun 12, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't finish watching the entire season. After the sixth episode I just couldn't take it anymore. It was always a show where actions had consequences and no one was saved at the last minute. In the sixth episode just as you think Jon will die (again) Daenerys flies in with her dragons. Then when Jon is left behind his uncle comes along and saves him. How did he even know Jon was there? Then the stupid fight between Sansa and Arya which just made me realize how useless of a character Arya has become.… Expand
  92. MattBrady99
    Apr 10, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Death is the enemy. The first enemy, and the last."

    Game of Thrones season 7 is enthralling and sweeping with excitement that every episode leaves you anticipating the next. Everything on a technical and acting standpoint is incredible, but everything else in terms of writing and story narrative feels rushed, unfortunately. With the show going off from George R. R. Martin books, it becomes more transparent that the details in characters and pacing is lacking. It’s not a bad season, just messy compared to previous seasons.

    Let's start with the positives: The biggest praise I can give for a show like this is making TV cinematic, especially with episodes like “The Spoils of War” that is a treat for the eyes. This is the first time we’ve seen these dragons attack on this grand of a scale. There’s only small incidents where I can recall feeling tense while watching something, but episodes like this proves the excellence of TV - same thing applies with “Beyond the Wall”, in spite of the flaws.

    The first interaction between Jon and Daenerys is great. I liked how they couldn’t stand each other at first with Jon refusing to knee before her and bursting Daenerys ego. I mean, we got two powerful leaders with legendary status clashing with each other. It’s until later when they relationship becomes more tender and open, which would be rush in any other show, but it takes good actors to make it believable in a small amount of time.

    Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke and everyone else is fantastic as usual. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, on the other hand, I thought is really excellent this season, and in previous seasons as well. Beautifully portraying a conflicted Jaime who will make the toughest decisions in the upcoming season finale, as I’m predicting. His facial expressions says it all and I’m glad the actor is finally getting credit - long overdue.

    Viserion death (Daenerys dragon) was heartbreaking and made The Night King a threatening presence. You soon realize that Jon’s bravery is sometimes his flaw, and the whole mission to capture a white walker to show the Lannister's who’s the real enemy wasn’t anything heroic, just suicide. Even when the characters reflect on their foolish decisions, it’s almost similar to when Gandalf from ‘Lord of the Rings’ questions if the whole eagle plan was even a good strategy.

    The visual effects are nearly photo realistic at times, sometimes better than most blockbusters we’re getting recently. The score is breathtaking and Ramin Djawadi doesn't disappoint. The cinematography with the mixture of cold blues and striking landscapes is impeccable. As I said before, everything on a technical standpoint is flawless, but what about the rest?

    Now for my issues:

    I honestly think cutting the episodes down to 7 probably wasn’t the best idea, because with characters zigzagging to different locations with a certain urgency, but not once did I feel there was a pasting of time, as the whole thing felt like it took place in one day. I’m guessing characters can teleport now (not literally), but in the world of ‘Game of Thrones’ it doesn’t sound too far fetched.

    Also, the whole Sansa and Arya subplot is one of the most pointless things ever. It’s only purpose is tricking the audiences into thinking Arya is going to kill her own sister for some sort of revenge, which by the way, her reasoning makes no sense whatsoever. At the end it’s just a trap for Littlefinger, even though there are plenty of scenes when he wasn’t in the room or nearby to eavesdrop - so again, WHO ARE YOU TRYING TO TRICK BESIDES LITTLEFINGER? I didn’t like how Lord Baelish 'Littlefinger' existed the show as I don’t believe the sneaky and collective slimeball would’ve at least went out with a fight. Trial by combat wasn’t an option?

    I’m starting to think the show itself is embracing the fandom a little, because while winter is closing in and tension is rising, the danger for the main characters feels safe with the endless amount of fake outs and convenient rescues. The bamboozle starts whenever a beloved character is facing danger up close and you think the worst will happen, but at the last minute is saved and you sigh with relief. The entire season feels like that and takes away any sort of danger in these type of situations. It’s becoming fan fiction at this point.

    Overall rating: Despite my mixed feelings - I’m still excited for season 8. I mean, I’ve been watching this show from the very beginning so it wouldn’t make sense for me not to be. Again, this is nowhere near a bad season, just wasn’t as strong as the previous ones, mainly on re-watch.    … Expand
  93. meinsouza
    May 5, 2019
    3
    Rushed development and ultimate fan service killed this season, without guidance from the books the became just your average mind numbing pass time
  94. PrettyGood
    Sep 13, 2017
    6
    The cinematography, the direction, the acting and the visual effects are spectacular as always, but not the writing. The season took a downfall with poor stories, undeveloped storylines and lack of logic. Instead of taking advantage of the smaller amount of episodes and having more quality, the writers are rushing to finish the final two seasons, satisfying only the so-called "shippers".
  95. StaticShoot
    Sep 23, 2017
    4
    poorly written dialogue and the characters no longer suffer consequences from their actions, this show has lost his sorce and its clear that the producers can match the masterpierce that george rr martin wrote
  96. manningn15
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though this season wasn't as good as previous seasons it was still another A+ to me. Lead acting this season was outstanding especially from Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Pilou Asbæk, Gwendoline Christie, Jerome Flynn, John Bradley, and Kristofer Hivju. Supporting acting the season was excellent especially from Diana Rigg, Rory McCann, Iain Glen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Aidan Gillen, Liam Cunningham, Alfie Allen, and Bella Ramsey. This season the battles and fights were phenomenal especially the battle between the Lannister army against Daenerys, Drogon, and the Dothraki, the battle between Jon Snow, Tormund Giantsbane, The Hound, The Brotherhood, Daenerys, Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion against the undead wights, and the fight training between Brienne and Arya. This season the visual effects were remarkable especially undead Viserion wight, undead Snow Bear, Drogon, and Daenerys riding on Drogon. The costumes this season were terrific especially Lena Headey's costumes, Emilia Clarke's costumes, and Kit Harington's costumes. The storytelling and writing were wonderful this season. The makeup effects were great this season especially on the undead Giant wight and Jorah's Greyscales. The music was great in this season. Also the last scene was really cool. Game of Thrones is still my 2nd favorite tv show of all time.… Expand
  97. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    8
    On season eight 'Game of Thrones' recovers some of the plot, far from the quality of the first seasons, it is still one the most important tv shows.
  98. Haandy
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Aqui eu tenho um certo ódio da Daenerys por ela dar mais atenção ao Jon do que ao dragão que morreu
  99. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 11, 2021
    6
    Fewer strong episodes. A season that should be rewarding on paper as everything that has been set comes into fruition instead feels vacant and frustrating. You are no longer afraid for what could to yiyr character's as everyone gets away easily. This is a very disappointing installment that no matter of the unpredictable but instead the convenient.
  100. Samir17Sehgal
    May 4, 2019
    4
    Ignoring all the tropes which separated GOT from other fantasy and embracing ridiculous nonsense based in public, popular, demand, ignoring the fact that the writers are not subject to the whims of the audience, Season 7 truly is the worst season of GOT, and it goes to show that without GRRM's books for guidance, Dan and David are really struggling to capture Thrones essence.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Jul 17, 2017
    80
    The crisp editing of the Arya sequence, exploiting dramatic irony right up to the breaking point, was one among numerous scenes that seemed to indicate Thrones isn't just keeping up to its old standards but actually learning new tricks. Another was the introduction of Samwell Tarly's life in Old Town--who knew this show, which has mastered wartime action but had never produced a quickfire sequence quite like this one, with its repetitive chamber pots to be emptied, could be quite this sharp?
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Jul 17, 2017
    80
    As per every premiere episode of Game of Thrones, the pace is slow. Setting up each new carefully constructed season--the complex weave of story lines, the huge cast, the breathtaking locations--takes time. But Benioff and Weiss have pulled it off once again, if not with a bit more humor than in previous seasons.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Robert Rorke
    Jul 17, 2017
    70
    Scenes in the middle of the show with Samwell Tarly (John Bradley) cleaning bedpans and serving soup at the Citadel dragged. ... The show thrills when concentrating on its formidable female characters.
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