Game of Thrones

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Season 8
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 17, 2011
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. lilkillpappy
    May 18, 2019
    3
    The most contrived season so far. They jerked and mutated the characters around so much that they broke them. They seem to be shells of their former selves all to support a fast pace, big set pieces and lots of action. One major character made a big, story defining decision, that does not match their personality at all. Being such an important moment and having it contrived so much just toThe most contrived season so far. They jerked and mutated the characters around so much that they broke them. They seem to be shells of their former selves all to support a fast pace, big set pieces and lots of action. One major character made a big, story defining decision, that does not match their personality at all. Being such an important moment and having it contrived so much just to get the story beats they want has ultimately broken the show. This is not the end of Game of Thrones, this season is a joke and does not represent the actual ending of the show. That ending is something we will have to play out in our minds, and or wait for George RR Martin to fix it for us.… Expand
  2. sherbz
    May 22, 2019
    3
    The best thing that can be said of season 8 is that it made me longer care for the ending of the show - when initially i was fearing its end like the oncoming of a premature death. Its a bit like how a poker player has the best hand in history, but no one gets to see any cards because the directors folded all the other hands that were playable. Im not annoyed at the ending of theThe best thing that can be said of season 8 is that it made me longer care for the ending of the show - when initially i was fearing its end like the oncoming of a premature death. Its a bit like how a poker player has the best hand in history, but no one gets to see any cards because the directors folded all the other hands that were playable. Im not annoyed at the ending of the character arcs (apart from Jamie). But i am annoyed that 7 seasons worth of capital was squandered in such a blissfully ignorant and stupid way.… Expand
  3. Elucidate
    May 16, 2019
    3
    A laughably bad end to a show whose quality has been in decline for quite some time now. Others have already covered the specifics exhaustively. Looking back at the early seasons, it's sad to think that this is how it all ends. Fortunately, it's only just the show.
  4. SchnitzelPoof
    May 16, 2019
    3
    Visually impressive, yet utterly moronic. The characters are there, but they're all skin-deep, and some behave like different people. If you care for Game of Thrones, the fantasy genre, or even just like good stories, this season should leave you mortified.
  5. Cristy576
    May 20, 2019
    3
    Daenerys' character development destroyed in a mere episode of a rushed season (the worst season ever), again.. In the end for nothing. Jon Snow having been resurrected, finding out to be a Targaryen and true heir to the throne for nothing, Arya meeting the best mentors for nothing, Tyrion being dumbed out by the writers because of lack of imagination, all the prophecies and characterDaenerys' character development destroyed in a mere episode of a rushed season (the worst season ever), again.. In the end for nothing. Jon Snow having been resurrected, finding out to be a Targaryen and true heir to the throne for nothing, Arya meeting the best mentors for nothing, Tyrion being dumbed out by the writers because of lack of imagination, all the prophecies and character development and foreshadowing.. All for f-ing nothing. Dumb & Dumber managed to ruin one of the best show ever just before the finish line. All those prophecies and things that were developing in the end were for nothing as they were not even used for a purpose. It might have been salvageable if they waited for the books to be finished or dedicate the entire season to the night king battle, while at the same time depicting very slowly but surely Daenerys as a villain, as they wanted to, or simply pick another route. And then! Only then dedicate another season to end all of it properly... Dany doing all that is just out of character, after freeing so many people, breaker of chains, after liberating slaves she just snaps like that. What the actual f-? Episode 6: Easily one of the most disappointing episodes not only of this season but of the whole series. There is a petition to remake it all but I doubt it will happen (i'd really be glad if it did). Season starting sub-par, below average of every season only for it to get worse each time.. after episode 1 or 2 it was just a free fall without a parachute. I feel bad for all the actors, engineers, artists and crew members who worked really really hard to deliver an astonishing thing visually, audio wise, fx wise and acting wise but which were ultimately went down the **** hole because of some stupid writers. The crew and actors deserve an 11/10 all day everyday (which is why this is a 3/10 and not a 0/10)... the **** writers? (negative) -10/10. This show deserved sooo much more yet got so much less because of incompetent writers. Truly sad to see some dumb writers defecate on a masterpiece where people put their heart and soul into. Although the ending is the worst ever, and the night king having deserved a whole season dedicated to it, this still remains one of the best shows ever. We'll see the real ending when the books come out and not this rushed lackluster thing they call the ending season to a series that took almost one decade to make. Jon Snow, true heir and king to the Iron Throne, king in the north and king beyond the wall. That's how it should have ended. Either him on the throne or nobody.… Expand
  6. wilbhaas
    May 8, 2019
    3
    drakharis. not worth the writing of j.r.r. martin. rused and non sensical. drakharis.
  7. JerTheStampede
    May 20, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ONLY reason I have given this train wreck a 3 instead of 1 is some of the production value in terms of special effects.
    Writing, has been horrific, cliche, deus-ex-machina every episode to subvert the audiences expectations, attention to detail went out the window this was painfully manifest in every battle scene to the invisible pirate ships that decloaked like Klingon Birds of Prey after firing anti-dragon bolts that would make a modern Anti-Air battery blush all this done in the name of creating some great cinematic experience, here's a clue,,, it doesn't! it's cheap and undeserving of what has been for the most part an excellent television series.
    The decline that started somewhere around season 5 matured into a festering heap of dung by season 8.
    Having just watched the finale, I was so glad to see those end credits because it meant the torturous death of the great series was finally over.    … Expand
  8. bpcatchpole
    May 20, 2019
    3
    Everything about it was fine. A couple of great episodes but it went out with a whimper. Poor and uninteresting.
  9. night4
    May 8, 2019
    3
    The poor quality of writing this season makes my heart hurt. Everyone seems to agree that by not having the books to draw from, the show suffers, and that's becoming increasing obvious with each new episode.

    It's such an incredible shame because a show that nosedives in the final seasons isn't nearly as re-watchable as one that doesn't.
  10. visiblelight7
    Dec 28, 2019
    3
    The show was a masterpiece until season 8. Its like they decided to take a dump on the entire story. It was rushed and ruined. Biggest disapointment in cinema history imo
  11. Mahzinha
    Apr 15, 2019
    3
    Daenerys isn't a villain. Daenerys was sold, raped and betrayed, fought for what she wanted and won all obstacles, so can the writers treat her as the leader she is? Cause all we saw in the premiere was a weak and boring sidekick to Jon.
  12. hellpitt
    Apr 29, 2019
    3
    it is sad they wasted the White Walkers in 1 single episode ripping off Star Wars Episode 1 anticlimactic fight...what a waste of a plot pumped since season 1.
  13. Fistan
    May 21, 2019
    3
    Simply terrible writing throughout the season, no character is true to themselves, everyone is an idiot and teleportation is still a thing. W/e man, my suspension of disbelief is so broken that by the end somehow they managed to make me not believe nor care about anything anymore. I literally dont give a **** Its better if you think of Season 6 as the finale and not watch this **** to getSimply terrible writing throughout the season, no character is true to themselves, everyone is an idiot and teleportation is still a thing. W/e man, my suspension of disbelief is so broken that by the end somehow they managed to make me not believe nor care about anything anymore. I literally dont give a **** Its better if you think of Season 6 as the finale and not watch this **** to get your heart broken.… Expand
  14. JPK
    May 31, 2019
    3
    Shockingly Bad Ending GOT Season 8 is definitely the most disappointing ending to a show once considered one of the best ever.
  15. DrBlahBlah
    May 13, 2019
    3
    What a bunch of BS this season is. The first two episodes were okay. Tedious at times, but at least coherent. "The Long Night" on the other hand was a nonsensical disappointment, and "The Bells" was a complete storytelling catastrophe. I'm genuinely afraid to watch the finale.
  16. filipebernardo_
    Apr 27, 2019
    3
    Game of Thrones needs to be more alive! We all know all the character are in Winterfell to defeat the Night King and the army of the deads but the two first episodes were so boring... and boring is not a word we use talking about Game of Thrones!

    But I still have hope!
  17. GhigiRomero
    May 19, 2019
    3
    Final tan insípido, incoherente, aburrido... Nadie pedía un final feliz pero si un mejor desarrollo y cierre de personajes.
  18. Aryaman
    Apr 29, 2019
    3
    Why!! Just why!!! The show that defined our times became so bad in the past season and now this! it's just pathetic. There are absolutely no character beats in any of the characters except maybe Sansa and Arya but apart from that everyone and everything is just happening and the viewers couldn't give more of a **** The writers, I can't believe i'm saying this for freaking Game of thronesWhy!! Just why!!! The show that defined our times became so bad in the past season and now this! it's just pathetic. There are absolutely no character beats in any of the characters except maybe Sansa and Arya but apart from that everyone and everything is just happening and the viewers couldn't give more of a **** The writers, I can't believe i'm saying this for freaking Game of thrones but..., the writers who I thought were the best on TV have completely lost the story, the little moments that made the show great, the writing that made the characters spark and the dialogues spit-out like wildfire!! Where is all of that!! I need it back!!!!! I am giving myself the benefit of the doubt that they can at least not make a bad series finale. I would absolutely hate for Game of Thrones to have one of the worst series finale in TV history. Please don't do that, bring back the Game of Thrones I fell in love with, the TV juggernaut that knew how to tell a story that caught us by surprise!!!… Expand
  19. Papervoice
    May 17, 2019
    3
    What were they thinking? The first few seasons had great characters and dialogue, and an intriguing “winter is coming” theme. This season has nothing of quality. Bloated, murky, and ridiculous.
  20. hteonlyonecholo
    May 5, 2019
    3
    Well Game of thrones was good show for me until i read the books. Until this point i didnt realised how much was i missing. The show is not comparable with the book. The show is mostly mess. Writers and directors had so many ways to make this better. There is no deeper motives, the characters are shallow. There is no logic behind their actions. There were so many scenes that were totalWell Game of thrones was good show for me until i read the books. Until this point i didnt realised how much was i missing. The show is not comparable with the book. The show is mostly mess. Writers and directors had so many ways to make this better. There is no deeper motives, the characters are shallow. There is no logic behind their actions. There were so many scenes that were total BS, some characters get killed in seconds and some are almost invincible. There were terrible military tactics, they didnt use any oil like when they defended the wall against Mans. And i could continue with more BS. But if you loved it, thats ok. The last season for now didnt lived up for my expectations. They set bar high with first couple of seasons and now they cant keep with that. I loved that show because it was something different, now its just like every other tv show you could watch on tv or internet.… Expand
  21. k227
    May 20, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That crap was surreal!!!

    GoT The Broken!!!!!

    Thats all I have to say!!!

    !!!!!!    … Expand
  22. scurpiun77
    May 20, 2019
    3
    Winter is coming? No no summer is coming!!!
    Horrible end watch it!!! Really bad season with very bad ending
  23. javiermusic01
    Nov 4, 2019
    3
    Worst final season in TV history. I'm giving them a 3 for the inmense work of the actors and every single person who made it look as visually stunning as it always is.
    The writing tho was **** It was rushed, nonsensical, dumbified characters became a parody of themselves, they lacked motivation, every single one of them got ruined. D&D should be never be hired again after this.
  24. DavidFCorreia
    May 13, 2019
    3
    David Benioff and D. B. Weiss ruined one of the best shows ever in 5 episodes. I feel for George... Please, just don't give good reviews to those 2 horrible writters, they don't deserve get any opportunity to ruined another work from anyone.
  25. Berik
    Jul 14, 2019
    3
    Well... that happened. Never have i seen a show being build up so well for six seasons, and then go completely flat in the final 2 seasons. Lost was a big disappointment, but Season 8 of Game of Thrones makes the final episode of that show look like shakespeare.

    There's not enough space to fit everything in here, so to go by point: - Characters have gone borderline stupid and are    Well... that happened. Never have i seen a show being build up so well for six seasons, and then go completely flat in the final 2 seasons. Lost was a big disappointment, but Season 8 of Game of Thrones makes the final episode of that show look like shakespeare.

    There's not enough space to fit everything in here, so to go by point:
    - Characters have gone borderline stupid and are acting unlike themselves.
    - The plot has holes in it bigger than Drogon and Veserion combined.
    - Entire character arcs have been thrown out of the window, and are now anime fan fiction.
    - The characters have plot armor thicker than the box office of Avengers Endgame.
    - Most importantly: It is nothing more than a tv movie CGI garbage fest at this point.
    Are there positives? Well, no. But the production team behind making the sets, costumes, music and CGI is to be commended. The attention to these aspects is still very impressive.

    I am profoundly disappointed in David Benioff and D.B. Weiss who are responsible for this terrible season. Shame on you. I give this season a 3/10. It is a terrible.    … Expand
  26. Janyerick
    May 19, 2019
    3
    Desconstrução total e sem sentido de vários personagens, principalmente Daenerys.
  27. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 12, 2021
    3
    A far cry. A grave disappointment of rushed ideas in the penultimate season of a saga of dramatic growth. It plays like a shock exercise and spoils previous seasons. .
  28. FriendlyFoe
    May 9, 2019
    3
    This season is unceremoniously crumbling anticlimactically like so many ice zombies.
  29. rokasp
    Apr 19, 2019
    3
    This has turned into an anime. The acting has become as exciting as the antagonist goal. Non-existant. It has done what the Avengers: infinity wars did, diluted any form of complexity and just showed the archetypical characters.

    It insults your cognition left, right and centre. It's like: You are too stupid to figure it out so we will make it as obvious as we can. Then all of a sudden    This has turned into an anime. The acting has become as exciting as the antagonist goal. Non-existant. It has done what the Avengers: infinity wars did, diluted any form of complexity and just showed the archetypical characters.

    It insults your cognition left, right and centre. It's like: You are too stupid to figure it out so we will make it as obvious as we can. Then all of a sudden you have 1-dimensional character that are chartoon like, yet pretending to be serious.    … Expand
  30. AlevoNymerov
    Apr 28, 2019
    3
    The sad story of what started as a smart and promising show subverting fantasy trope and using consequences in both a clever and choking way. Unfortunately it then slowly but surely descended into the hellish depth of empty filler episodes, story convenience and plot armor so thicc Nicki Minaj will soon write a song about it.

    Don't get me wrong, the first 3 seasons are great, 4 and 5    The sad story of what started as a smart and promising show subverting fantasy trope and using consequences in both a clever and choking way. Unfortunately it then slowly but surely descended into the hellish depth of empty filler episodes, story convenience and plot armor so thicc Nicki Minaj will soon write a song about it.

    Don't get me wrong, the first 3 seasons are great, 4 and 5 are meh, but then be ready for 3 seasons of pure disappointment culminating in a morbid feast of blank dialogues, cheap jump scare, bad CGI and deus ex machina ad nauseam.

    It was almost great.    … Expand
  31. greatestlantern
    Apr 29, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible writing with lots of plot hole... how can they kill the night king in just one episode it's the stupidest idea i've ever watch. We've been building up things for years since season 1 episode 1, was all of this for ONLY FIVE SECONDS to kill night king? i'm really disappointed.… Expand
  32. FlyingCavetroll
    May 1, 2019
    3
    Imagine you are supposed to cook a wonderful dish to end a lovely gala night. But you lack time, creativity, talent and are not in the mood for this. Yet you have to bring out something to save your job and your next paycheck.

    So what do you do? Ask your colleagues for help? Use some of your own money to hire someone who is better than you for this night? Maybe just look up a recipe on    Imagine you are supposed to cook a wonderful dish to end a lovely gala night. But you lack time, creativity, talent and are not in the mood for this. Yet you have to bring out something to save your job and your next paycheck.

    So what do you do? Ask your colleagues for help? Use some of your own money to hire someone who is better than you for this night? Maybe just look up a recipe on the internet?

    Nope! Grab some leftovers from the previous dishes in the fridge, throw them in the blender, forget to close the lid and waste half of it on the surrounding walls, put the mixture in the microwave, forget basic seasonings and just dump everything on a plate. No decorations or presentation because that would cost time and effort. Voila! You have created a dish. Not something crafted with love care or any thought but at least you brought up something.

    The majority of the people "like" it. It is a product from a gala night so it has to be good right?

    That's season 8 in a nutshell. Forget common sense, forget basic battle tactics and carefully crafted plans. Throw away your most interesting villain, forget what made the previous seasons so great and instead resort to over the top use of plot armor.

    Congratulations. You have finished your series on a really, really bad note!    … Expand
  33. Ugbash
    May 6, 2019
    3
    It's like they write banter then skip the actual stuff they've spent a decade building up.
  34. KristinWoods
    May 6, 2019
    3
    I’m actually depressed after seeing what these morons have done to this show! Arya Jill’s night king!!! Nooooooooooo, it’s been dumbed down for awhile and i could have lived with that. But that was just a betrayal pure and simple. I hope the prequels actually deal with our questions with, i don’t know, answers?
  35. superhotchesse
    May 11, 2019
    3
    This is not game of thrones anymore when i stareted the show i didnt know what i was geting in to after i finished the first season i knew that this is something special but in the last two season felt like the magic was lost and i feel like the magic will never come back
  36. Adenosine
    May 21, 2019
    3
    At the last possible moment show abandons most of its plot lines, throws away character arcs and hurriedly sprints to the most cliche ending imaginable...

    Even the wonderful music, cinematography and acting can't salvage what is in essence poorly written fan-fiction, with so many plot holes its hard to believe its' a work of professional writers...
  37. one-pot
    May 14, 2019
    3
    "Subverting expectations" is a catch phrase used by dumb and dumber to divert your attention away from their garbage writing. GOT, a once intriguing and clever show has been reduced to an eye rolling shambles, complete with vacuous one-liners. Complex adult characters have been purposefully dumbed down, while one-dimensional teenage Arya has been promoted, probably because dumb and dumber"Subverting expectations" is a catch phrase used by dumb and dumber to divert your attention away from their garbage writing. GOT, a once intriguing and clever show has been reduced to an eye rolling shambles, complete with vacuous one-liners. Complex adult characters have been purposefully dumbed down, while one-dimensional teenage Arya has been promoted, probably because dumb and dumber figured she didn't require any intelligent nuanced dialogue, of which they have no hope of writing. Where once there was brilliant plot structure, there is now a sense of nothing making sense, which has nothing to do with subverting expectations and everything to do with dumb and dumber being totally out of their depth.… Expand
  38. Speedlulu
    May 16, 2019
    3
    Nice cinematography (except for the black screen that was most of episode 3), lots of action, god awful writing. The music was mostly great.
  39. LoudestOne
    May 16, 2019
    3
    When the material no longer came from George R.R. Martin it has truly became unwatchable or just laughable.
  40. Jess93
    May 20, 2019
    3
    Feels like a waste of 7 years investment in the show and characters. Could have done with atleast another season. All too rushed.
  41. CJDef
    May 20, 2019
    3
    The acting was amazing, the cast was perfect throughout. Unfortunately this season is disgustingly rushed backed up by abysmal writing. It is an absolute middle finger to the dedicated fan base.
  42. Figgo
    May 21, 2019
    3
    The visuals, sound design, vfx, score- it's all unlike anything we've ever seen before on television, and unfortunately it's the only thing holding me from giving it a 1 or 2 at best. I congratulate the cast and crew on creating one of the greatest tv shows I have ever seen, and my heart goes out to the actors whose beloved characters were butchered in this mess of a season. The writersThe visuals, sound design, vfx, score- it's all unlike anything we've ever seen before on television, and unfortunately it's the only thing holding me from giving it a 1 or 2 at best. I congratulate the cast and crew on creating one of the greatest tv shows I have ever seen, and my heart goes out to the actors whose beloved characters were butchered in this mess of a season. The writers D&D have let down millions of fans this weekend, and utterly destroyed whatever hype the show still had going for it. The plot contradicts itself, the pacing is sloppy, the plot armor is thick, and the development of the narrative was atrocious. I have been ranting about nearly every episode upon its release, and I gather it was justified. I am incredibly let down by this season.… Expand
  43. ixoratnt
    May 23, 2019
    3
    The decision to bring this show to a conclusion in two abbreviated seasons was not a wise one. The show was built on rich themes, complex characters, and competing ambitions. Compelling, insightful dialogue in the early seasons helped paint a rich story world and internal worlds for our heroes and villains alike. But in the last few seasons, those brilliant attributes have beenThe decision to bring this show to a conclusion in two abbreviated seasons was not a wise one. The show was built on rich themes, complex characters, and competing ambitions. Compelling, insightful dialogue in the early seasons helped paint a rich story world and internal worlds for our heroes and villains alike. But in the last few seasons, those brilliant attributes have been de-emphasised in favour of spectacle. Many of the show's other strengths — production design, the score, a lot of the acting, the visual effects, the cinematography, some of the directing — continue on formidably. But the interiority of these characters and their relationship to a complex and changing story world has been sorely neglected. It's staggering that a show with every luxury in terms of budget, time, and talent could choose with such hubris to spurn its origins. Daenerys is the hardest hit by this, presented in the end like a two-dimensional cardboard cutout rushed from complex protagonist to antagonist/villain in an episode and a half. Foreshadowing is not story or character development. Foreshadowing sows the seeds of character development, and with Daenerys, we needed to see the "good" seeds wither and the seeds of the "bad" flourishing before we could really see and understand her trajectory. Good tragedy can be tremendously cathartic and satisfying if we see the sheer inevitability of where people end up, as the product of their own decisions and those around them. Dany's arc could have been an epically tragic one, but that opportunity was squandered. We could be debating the choice to make this the end point — because choosing to have two "mad queens" consumed by power and greed while a bunch of men are presented as the moral compasses of the show, and the only ones worthy of wielding power, could be troublesome. But we can't even sufficiently do that because the exposition of that journey was so purely executed. That's to say nothing of all the interesting and profoundly relevant themes that the show has raised over the years, and which seasons seven and eight have treated with scant regard. We already knew war was hell. We knew people were flawed, often tragically. We knew this was not a happy ending story. So the only thing that makes the journey worthwhile (for those who still think story trumps spectacle) is seeing how those characters struggle with themselves, with each other, with their environments before they commit to the courses that lead them to their final destinations. Inadequate time was spent setting that up. That, unfortunately, will be the show's legacy. Doing full orders of seasons seven and eight at 10 episodes a season may have gone a long way to keeping the show coherent. But, unfortunately, it betrayed itself — and us.… Expand
  44. CapraRide
    Jun 1, 2019
    3
    Storytelling a distant memory.. What a mess. Rushed to the point of destruction
  45. screaner95
    Jun 4, 2019
    3
    In this show everyone could die.Characters did some mistakes and died but i thought this show's message was power corrupts and even if u are a strong good man(ned stark,rob stark) even u cannot solve people's problems.The absolute monarchy made all westeros slaughterhouse so there should be a regime change.I wanted to ask only one thing What is Changed what made Game of ThronesIn this show everyone could die.Characters did some mistakes and died but i thought this show's message was power corrupts and even if u are a strong good man(ned stark,rob stark) even u cannot solve people's problems.The absolute monarchy made all westeros slaughterhouse so there should be a regime change.I wanted to ask only one thing What is Changed what made Game of Thrones finished?Bran is king Sansa is Queen and?The monarchy system created the game of thrones all this blodshed all these meaningless wars because of the monarchy and feudal landlords' system.I think with this season 8 GoT's message is If u are three eyed raven u can do whatever u want.Ok GoT from now on im going to try become a three eyed raven, best!!!!… Expand
  46. Serenn
    Oct 25, 2022
    3
    The points I give it are for the acting skills. Definitely not for the story line and writing
  47. rRondo
    May 2, 2019
    2
    How it feels to ruine such a great TV show? How many people worked on script? If you are bad at writing, just open reddit and steal script from random thread, it will be ten times better, i promise. I had low expectations after season 6-7 and you managed to surprise me. Bravo!
  48. SyedZada
    Apr 29, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt like everyone got infected by the stupid bug, cavalry charging headfirst, catapults trebuchets ahead of the infantry, fighting a superior force outside the walls, no tar pits, no moats no fire usage. Archers where are my archers manning the wall? Why are we not using phalanx with shields and narrowing the battlefield? It did not stop there, even NK was infected, all he had to do was not show up and the battle was won and kill Bran when everyone else is dead. What was the original plan before Melisandre showed up by the way? Why was Jon Snow shouting at the dragon? Why was Direwolf charging with the cavalry, why nobody had a blade on them in the crypt. How did those old bones break walls when Wights couldn't. Why wasn't anyone wearing helmets and how did everyone come out a situation that had them pinned by dozen of the undead. What was the library scene about? Copied Last of us ? Wights are supposed to be agile and fast not slow moving zombies. To summarize it was plain stupid. I would not even go in the last scene of NK getting killed.… Expand
  49. the_geoffrey
    Nov 22, 2020
    2
    The most disastrous ending to one of the greatest stories of all time. David and Dan stink.
  50. Matius98
    May 13, 2019
    2
    The first two seasons make it hopeful for the viewer that the story will be finished satisfyingly, even though you can filll so much plot into just 4 more episodes. But those are lies. It just goes downhill from there and after already established, average season 7, the last one shows that you can hit the bottom - and very hard at that.
  51. artiomwoody
    May 20, 2019
    2
    Very poor writed, very bad screenplay. D&D very good writers kappa.
    The arcs ending couldnt be worse at any point.
  52. bulger_paul
    Jul 20, 2019
    2
    I'm kind of flabberghasted at just how bad this series managed to get in only two seasons, and trillions of words worth of internet ink will be spilled for decades as thousands of people more intelligent than me struggle to understand just how this series got so bad so fast.
  53. kpc
    May 16, 2019
    2
    Has all the hallmarks of out-of-touch writers who think they're now entitled to the adulation of their audience no matter how much of an increasingly steaming pile of **** they serve up weekly.

    2/10 for the epic action sequences. -8 for completely abandoning character arcs and plot in favor of "wrapping things up" so the writers can move on to Star Wars. If their efforts on that front    Has all the hallmarks of out-of-touch writers who think they're now entitled to the adulation of their audience no matter how much of an increasingly steaming pile of **** they serve up weekly.

    2/10 for the epic action sequences. -8 for completely abandoning character arcs and plot in favor of "wrapping things up" so the writers can move on to Star Wars.

    If their efforts on that front are anything like Season 8 GoT, they shouldn't be anywhere near that franchise either. But Disney is into ignoring fans and putting out hot garbage on a tight schedule that will make the most money for the least effort and talent spent, so these writers should fit right in.    … Expand
  54. Kel42
    May 21, 2019
    2
    I hope your expectations were subverted enough to ruin the show. Not worth the wait. An utter disappointment in all regards. This show was the best. Now it's trash.
  55. Etilias
    May 13, 2019
    2
    They destroyed the best Tv show ever. They raped the storylines of the best characters ever written. And I hate them for it. D&D (Dumb and Dumber) I hope you never get a job after this.
  56. ZackMurph
    May 16, 2019
    2
    Definitely my least favorite season and the show as a whole took a nosedive to the point of me just wanting to watch the highlights to get it over with.

    I'm fairly certain that without George R.R. Martins books to follow. That the directors and the shows writers were struggling to maintain just a glimpse of Mr. Martins marvelous story telling. Now the shows turning the incredible    Definitely my least favorite season and the show as a whole took a nosedive to the point of me just wanting to watch the highlights to get it over with.

    I'm fairly certain that without George R.R. Martins books to follow. That the directors and the shows writers were struggling to maintain just a glimpse of Mr. Martins marvelous story telling.

    Now the shows turning the incredible story into what one might call Hot Garbage. Leaving most fans annoyed and unsatisfied per the ending of what could have been a masterpiece series.    … Expand
  57. Mement0
    May 21, 2019
    2
    One if the worse final seasons to a TV series ever.

    More questions were created than answered. The writers D & D (Dumb & Dumber) obviously lost motivation in the writing department (and/or were exposed to not be that good since the source material ran out) and just started relying on CGI. How they thought all of this would be satisfactory stinks of complacency and arrogance. An    One if the worse final seasons to a TV series ever.

    More questions were created than answered.

    The writers D & D (Dumb & Dumber) obviously lost motivation in the writing department (and/or were exposed to not be that good since the source material ran out) and just started relying on CGI.

    How they thought all of this would be satisfactory stinks of complacency and arrogance.

    An absolute disservice to the material and the fan base..

    I would no longer recommend this series.    … Expand
  58. benefalcon
    May 1, 2019
    2
    First: I'm a fan from the start. This episode is barely watchable. Horrible lightning / plotholes everywhere. This is what happens if you want to finish a series really quick in 8 episodes. My hopes are with the books now for a decent ending of the main story...
  59. Dracoshi
    Nov 1, 2022
    2
    In terms of visuals, CGI, music, cinematography, budget, etc., this season is incredible. But the writing and storytelling is absolutely horrendous. I have never seen such an incredible show be butchered so shamelessly. For that reason I really cannot rank this season any higher than 2/10, because Game of Thrones was previously the pinnacle of incredible writing and storytelling.
  60. ximo
    Oct 30, 2019
    2
    Desastrosa desde el capítulo 2. Personajes con un argumento durante toda la temporada cambian de la noche a la mañana y sin sentido. Un final muy malo para una serie excelente
  61. Sv4roG
    May 20, 2019
    2
    Let's be honest. Season 8 is probably one of the 10 biggest screw ups in history of television. Almost nothing makes sense starting from episode 2 to the end of the season. It's like suddenly screenplay ended with season 7 and caught everyone off guard. They should have waited for Mr Martin to finish the dam book instead of ruining this great story for all of us. Cinematography is stillLet's be honest. Season 8 is probably one of the 10 biggest screw ups in history of television. Almost nothing makes sense starting from episode 2 to the end of the season. It's like suddenly screenplay ended with season 7 and caught everyone off guard. They should have waited for Mr Martin to finish the dam book instead of ruining this great story for all of us. Cinematography is still great. It's just empty frame with no substance.… Expand
  62. threeheadedmonk
    May 15, 2019
    2
    This season is utter nonsense. A big fan and 8 years down the drain. Perhaps Benioff and Weiss should focus on screen writing B-movies, it's more up their league.
  63. Rhaegar83
    May 22, 2019
    2
    The writers clearly checked out a few years ago and are too preoccupied thinking about star wars to give this show a proper ending. The signs were there since season 5, and the show only got progressively worse since then. Season 8 was an incoherent mess and I don't understand why they needed 2 years for that. Spent way too much time and money on big flashy battles (that we mostly couldn'tThe writers clearly checked out a few years ago and are too preoccupied thinking about star wars to give this show a proper ending. The signs were there since season 5, and the show only got progressively worse since then. Season 8 was an incoherent mess and I don't understand why they needed 2 years for that. Spent way too much time and money on big flashy battles (that we mostly couldn't see anyway) and completely neglected writing compelling dialogue and plot.… Expand
  64. Petjon
    May 1, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This newest episode was so horrible it hurt, it made no sense, plot armor that it would make superman blush.
    The didn't know how to kill night king so they decided "hey lets have arrya use instant transmission behind him and give him a slight cut"
    It makes me so sad.    … Expand
  65. egoBorder
    May 12, 2019
    2
    Two points for music and set design, some of the acting. As far as writing and directing, this is the worst the show has ever been
  66. geralt1
    May 20, 2019
    2
    One glaring truth that can be gleaned from the GOT ending season is that there is no substitute for greatness. The show's writers should have waited for George RR Martin to complete his books instead of doing what they did.
  67. Thumok
    Jun 3, 2019
    2
    They should have wrapped up the show on season 7. Season 8 feels like it belongs to a completely different show.
  68. DeplorableDude
    Apr 23, 2019
    2
    For those of you who are considering making the time investment to watch this show... The first few seasons were truly entertaining drama. There was conflict in nearly every scene, people were constantly negotiating, fighting, scheming, seducing etc. The multi-layered stories were constantly moving forward and there were often amazing twists and surprises. Key characters died. SomeFor those of you who are considering making the time investment to watch this show... The first few seasons were truly entertaining drama. There was conflict in nearly every scene, people were constantly negotiating, fighting, scheming, seducing etc. The multi-layered stories were constantly moving forward and there were often amazing twists and surprises. Key characters died. Some minor characters triumphed over major characters. Ultimately, it was about The Story. Now let's talk about this final Season 8. The show has descended into predictability, long silly speeches, and scenes with zero conflict / drama. Characters just explain the plot or tell us how they're feeling. Or crack so many stupid sarcastic comments. Worst of all, the show has been infected by the US political climate. How? In the first few seasons, women weren't portrayed as physically equal or superior to men in strength and combat skills, (and combat is absolutely central to the conflict in the stories). Yet, in the last few seasons, women are consistently physically superior to the best male warriors. Keep in mind there was no story event that altered physical realities of the world. But now, in Season 8, when a 5 foot tall skinny little girl announces she's going to engage in physical fight to the death with the most horrifying evil zombie warriors, we're supposed to just accept this. Ultimately, it feels like just another silly, sanctimonious SJW diatribe. Maybe it's more impotent rage about the 2016 election. In any case, the show has become a huge disappointment.… Expand
  69. Midgetelf0585
    May 12, 2019
    2
    Sigh... Lots of pretty stuff, but zero feeling or motivation behind any of it. All the lore, all the proficies are blown away in Dragon Fire for the sake of misplaced fan service.
  70. Dsros96
    Aug 5, 2019
    2
    The problem with this season isn't the ending but how rushed all events and actions are. This season could have had the same ending and be good if it wasn't rushed. Things just are lazy, twisted for impact value and out of logic. The cinematography is amazing.
  71. Poisonedblade
    May 2, 2019
    2
    Game of Thrones needs to stick to what it knows best. Incest and Midget Porn. They really dropped the ball on the massive battle in ep 3. No strategy from either side. It's as if the showrunners just said, "Hey, let's just make a really expensive fan service finale!" It was also really really dark and it was difficult to tell who the main characters were even though they didn't haveGame of Thrones needs to stick to what it knows best. Incest and Midget Porn. They really dropped the ball on the massive battle in ep 3. No strategy from either side. It's as if the showrunners just said, "Hey, let's just make a really expensive fan service finale!" It was also really really dark and it was difficult to tell who the main characters were even though they didn't have helmets. It's as if George RR Martin's notes ran out after Season 6 and HBO has just been winging it ever since.… Expand
  72. caratel101
    May 20, 2019
    2
    50$ for the last season. Very bad, it seems that the fans were deceived...Why?
  73. hoberMallow
    May 20, 2019
    2
    If I could rate this show purely on its technical merits, I'd give it full marks. Unfortunately, Game of Thrones has always purported to be less of a visual spectacle than an epic and brutally realistic saga. So in judging the final season on the terms it set for itself in earlier seasons, it's nothing short of a disaster.
  74. Mikeuk81
    May 9, 2019
    2
    Appalling writing and shoddy story telling, the final season has been phoned in.
  75. Jmars13
    May 13, 2019
    2
    It gets 2 points for visuals, minus one for trading characters personality for unnecessary shock twists. Minus 2 for piss poor writing and lack of a cohesive story.

    It seems modern directors need to stay away from writing. These guys make great looking shows but cant tell a coherent story to save their lives. They took an amazing story and just Ryan Johnsoned the hell out of it until it    It gets 2 points for visuals, minus one for trading characters personality for unnecessary shock twists. Minus 2 for piss poor writing and lack of a cohesive story.

    It seems modern directors need to stay away from writing.
    These guys make great looking shows but cant tell a coherent story to save their lives. They took an amazing story and just Ryan Johnsoned the hell out of it until it it is now a complete train wreck    … Expand
  76. unspacemonkey
    May 14, 2019
    2
    we have wait 8years for this sh..!! why the scenarist break all the trust we place on them?? for starwars trilogy??
  77. TLJstillsucks
    May 13, 2019
    2
    It’s obvious that HBO is paying off their reviewers. Why the Stark contrast in perceived quality, critics? It’s kind of funny, whenever critics rate something positively expect it to be **** and them to be paid off to write good reviews.
  78. TheDevilCorrect
    May 20, 2019
    2
    3 years doesn't mean much in Television. Think of all the things you could do in three years, education, jail time for a failed jewellery heist, meet a person get married, learnt a language...the list is never ending. These last 3 season weren't up to snuff; where each gets progressively worst til it all comes to a head in season 8. Where bad becomes a face plant. If you feel that as a fan3 years doesn't mean much in Television. Think of all the things you could do in three years, education, jail time for a failed jewellery heist, meet a person get married, learnt a language...the list is never ending. These last 3 season weren't up to snuff; where each gets progressively worst til it all comes to a head in season 8. Where bad becomes a face plant. If you feel that as a fan you were robbed, and taken for granted; you were. Take heed though because HBO is a about to feel the love in the form of cancelled subscriptions. Boy, people complained about The Sopranos ending; but that was more of an artistic criticism. Game of Throne criticism is a totally different animal-with no room to say, Hey it wasn't that bad, I haven't met that person yet. Just petitions to redo season 8; and I'm on board for that. As a series I guess its worth watching as a whole, but the disappointment is immense.… Expand
  79. Decoz
    May 10, 2019
    2
    Pretty bad. Even more than in his previous two seasons, this season is full of clichés and forces too many moments. It is simply not credible.
    Writers seem to NOT KNOW what to do with the characters. They decided to waste time in some visual effects, forced moments and in foolish and pointless moments in a show of 6 episodes that even try to move fast enough, like their previous season.    Pretty bad. Even more than in his previous two seasons, this season is full of clichés and forces too many moments. It is simply not credible.
    Writers seem to NOT KNOW what to do with the characters. They decided to waste time in some visual effects, forced moments and in foolish and pointless moments in a show of 6 episodes that even try to move fast enough, like their previous season. It still seems that they focus on pleasing their new audience first.... It is that or, they really never knew what to do without the books in the background, or maybe both. I do not know why I expected something this time.    … Expand
  80. Arkon
    May 16, 2019
    2
    It's okey guys, the show isn't bad it just got a change of genre... to comedy...
  81. BirdBrain
    Apr 29, 2019
    2
    They took a piece of art and turned it into a commodity. Its all Hollywood now and the essence of the show that initially captured me is long gone. They are just trying to sycophantically please people for the interest of profit and not do anything controversial at this point.
  82. AlphaandOmega
    Apr 30, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show died back in later seasons when RR Martim stop being the main writer. This season is the most predictable, "plot armored" anticlimactic and badly written that I have ever seen. We no longer care when a character dies because the odds are very unbalanced. For instance when Theon died I didn't care because there where other 3 or 4 main characters on the verge of dying and suddenly it's all fixed? I wouldn't say Aryia hasn't been prepared for this moment but it felt somewhat meaningless. Why did Melisandra take off her necklace? Did she have to?

    There is an overall lack of meaning and carefully crafted narrative direction that, if you see the first seasons, is missing now.    … Expand
  83. Krypto0815
    Apr 30, 2019
    2
    Good effects... bad script. Logically this became a struggle. Why do things have to be like this? I see the point to come to an end but why it became so fast and sloppy?
  84. YL333
    Apr 30, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first two episodes of the season managed to breathe life back into some of the characters.
    Yet Episode 3 not only undoes these moments it renders so many subplots developed over 8 years to be a complete waste of time. GoT has become intelectually and artistically insulting. Which stands in a stark and painful contrast to its scource material. I just feel bad for GRRM at this point.

    I used to love the show just as much as I loved the books. Now I despise it for it's unrespectul waste of potential. I think my watch has ended.

    George, we need your books and vision back.    … Expand
  85. AshleyNazare12
    May 3, 2019
    2
    David and Dan are idiots they literally ruined one of the greatest stories! It's so sad.... It had so much potential.
  86. Mercinarie
    May 8, 2019
    2
    Who is writing this now? did Disney sneak in and get the series?
    This is unbelievable I am actually so flabbergasted
  87. Capellino
    May 10, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's getting worse and worse.i bet I whould have made a better writing than those guys… Expand
  88. ysmf
    May 13, 2019
    2
    It took 5 episodes to confirm my fear of how bad D&D and HBO writers/vision are. Episode 2 and 4 are fillers that doesn't serve much to the story, with 3 being the most ridiculous one of killing off the biggest threat of the series with a totally unrelated character arc. Episode 5 shows how they don't even care of character building anymore and just U-turned on two character arcs. Not evenIt took 5 episodes to confirm my fear of how bad D&D and HBO writers/vision are. Episode 2 and 4 are fillers that doesn't serve much to the story, with 3 being the most ridiculous one of killing off the biggest threat of the series with a totally unrelated character arc. Episode 5 shows how they don't even care of character building anymore and just U-turned on two character arcs. Not even that interested in the finale anymore when all they'd rather do are fan services and crap writing. It was a good 8 years, whilst the last 2 seasons being mediocre, this finale has been horrendous. It's all spectacle and plot twists just for the sake of plot twists. This is not what GOT was. The cast performance are amazing though--sad it's all just a bad script.

    Edit: Yes, I created an account just to post this because I'm thoroughly disappointed at how the biggest final season of my favorite series that I've followed since 2012 has been such a letdown. Never trust strangers to take care of your baby. Look at Star Wars after Lucas sold... same case here with HBO's Game of Thrones. R. I. P.    … Expand
  89. Detsa
    May 13, 2019
    2
    Une saison 8 qui part en couille. 8 saisons pour construire un magnifique chateau de carte et tout detruire avec une pichnette, c'est le sentiment que j'ai.
  90. BlinksFave
    May 13, 2019
    2
    The way they tell the Mad Queen story is the worst part of this show. D&D **** up an franchise
  91. PiotrK
    May 14, 2019
    2
    To much hollywood not interested anymore. I am dissaponted like all my friends.
  92. WhatIsLoooove
    May 14, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 8 is a disaster, I was a fan of GOT until season 8, because it ruins all the work of the last 7 years, big incoherence, choice of the easy scenario, and a season incredibly but really incredibly rush, there is a gap between the S8 and the rest!

    Thanks to George RR Martin who did not have the courage (or strength?) to finish the novels since 2011 and leaves the fans in the most total confusion with this season 8 concluded and rush by someone else than him ... Thanks to D&D for having rushed and screwed up this season with your 73H limitations, its totally absurd!    … Expand
  93. Rico7260
    May 15, 2019
    2
    Superb cinematography, ruined by mediocre Seto ring and the true causality being character development and storytelling logic.
  94. Arun_honestly
    May 17, 2019
    2
    The directors cut, with them talking about their perspective actually tells a lot about the misplaced priorities. They speak at length about using the 'ground perspective' while shooting the episode 'Bells'. Really!! Does the perspective matter if your entire plotline has gone down the tube?

    With RR Martin's work being unavailable as a primary storyline, the series has gone completely    The directors cut, with them talking about their perspective actually tells a lot about the misplaced priorities. They speak at length about using the 'ground perspective' while shooting the episode 'Bells'. Really!! Does the perspective matter if your entire plotline has gone down the tube?

    With RR Martin's work being unavailable as a primary storyline, the series has gone completely awry in the hands of the Hollywood moguls.

    It's a pity to see this masterpiece end in such mediocrity.    … Expand
  95. Bonfire62
    May 19, 2019
    2
    Very mediocre writing. It's like GRRM gave them the major plot points and they slapped them into a script with as little thought as possible. Genuinely very sad for a great series to end this way.
  96. Beans62584
    May 20, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 8 had some bright spots, but it was mostly cloudy with a change of Dragon Fire. Positives: Acting by Peter Dinklage is wonderful. Apart from a few stupid moments, rearranging chairs, and one lines that fall flat...he does a great job of being Tyrian. Negatives: Dark, poor story line, quick pace, and writing. The show not what it used to be.

    Glad it's over, but still not sure how I feel about the way it played out.

    I hope George RR Martin finishes the books and we can get what we want out of the books. A precise, story that makes sense, creates emotion, and we beg for it not to end.    … Expand
  97. Jmccuskey10
    May 20, 2019
    2
    The series finale brings a disappointing and anti-climactic conclusion to a forever cherished television series. This season is both depressing and infuriating. A television show that took the world by storm goes out with a whimper.
  98. KelvenSkywalker
    May 20, 2019
    2
    Conseguiram cagar a melhor série de todos os tempos...que merda...qua final miserável!
    Teria sido melhor ver o filme do Pelé!
  99. Djhayat
    May 20, 2019
    2
    The winters in Sweden are worse then in game of thrones.

    All the hype for nothing.

    So sad that the writing this season is so bad. 10/10 to the actors and production team.

    0/10 to D&D

    Im glad they can’t destory Star Wars more then Disney has already done.
  100. Acg9
    May 20, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. D&D did a terrible job the last 2 seasons. awful rushed anticlimactic ending, piss poor is a understatement. This season could have been 10 episodes, but instead they rushed it to a soulless, emotionless conclusion. Kudos to the actors as they did their jobs as best as they could considering the circumstances.… Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Dec 3, 2019
    80
    The premiere pulled everyone and everything together; it was, for the most part, an almost nostalgic hour. ... It is the competing loyalties, the loves and enmities that enmesh the Lannisters, Starks, Targaryens and the rest, after all, and the questions Game of Thrones poses about conscience and corruption and the manifestations of power, that will propel us through to the end.
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  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Judy Berman
    Apr 15, 2019
    30
    As in season 7, the big problem with “Winterfell”—the reason it felt more like an unlucky videographer’s rendering of an exceptionally dysfunctional family reunion than like a carefully crafted story—was the pacing.
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  3. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 14, 2019
    100
    The show has stepped up its pacing. For the most part, that has been immensely satisfying, yielding crowd-pleasing moments that the and that the series generally avoided in the often-grim journey, especially for the Stark kids, which has led to this point.
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