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
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Metascore
77

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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