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. Rico7260
    May 15, 2019
    2
    Superb cinematography, ruined by mediocre Seto ring and the true causality being character development and storytelling logic.
  2. 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.
  3. rs10c
    May 19, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. About as bad as it could get. Objectively speaking this is some of the worst storytelling I have ever watched. Bran as king? Wasn't it not even a few episodes ago he refused winterfell because he was no longer brandon stark? Jon easily could have married Dany instead of murdering her.

    Is this bittersweet enough for you? Or just plain old **** I hope the writers enjoyed butchering one of shows of all time.

    Thank god its over.    … Expand
  4. feraple
    May 20, 2019
    0
    Me: Who wrote this script?
    THE Writer: It is I the famous writer!
    Me: Dracarys!!!!!
  5. Fedaccia
    May 20, 2019
    0
    This is a vote for protest. Cause they had the budget and the material to do something great yet they chose the way of lazy writing and hurry. The writers should never work again on such big production. And Martin should be really pissed of seeing how they butchered his work. I will wait for the books!
  6. theking78
    Apr 29, 2019
    0
    I loved the chapter too much, I suffered a lot because of the loss of characters, but outside of that it was an excellent chapter
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. vladk
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Last season 100% garbage. Most of the time bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla Drakarys bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla Killed somebody bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla BOOM BOOM bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla
  10. OlivierPiel
    Apr 20, 2019
    1
    Soap opera with swords, gore, vaginas, penises, dragons and zombies. That it garners so much critical acclaim is a sign of the cowardice and hypocrisy of the times....Watched ep 1 this season and was bored out of my mind.
    The first dialog, the one between the dwarf and the eunuch is so atrocious, I imagine Peter Dinklage had to remind himself of the money is making to forget his    Soap opera with swords, gore, vaginas, penises, dragons and zombies. That it garners so much critical acclaim is a sign of the cowardice and hypocrisy of the times....Watched ep 1 this season and was bored out of my mind.
    The first dialog, the one between the dwarf and the eunuch is so atrocious, I imagine Peter Dinklage had to remind himself of the money is making to forget his self-contempt.
    The opening credit scene is the most captivating thing about this show. +1 point    … Expand
  11. Ajenjo33
    Apr 30, 2019
    0
    Leaving the most disgusting and not interesting characters, such as John Snow - a f*king unkillable and tireless terminator; Arya - Maisie Williams not actress, she just a pathetic poser like Kit Harington and Sophie Turner; Sansa - Sophie Turner is also one misunderstanding, a useless and not interesting character, coupled with the complete absence of acting, like Kit Harington and MacyLeaving the most disgusting and not interesting characters, such as John Snow - a f*king unkillable and tireless terminator; Arya - Maisie Williams not actress, she just a pathetic poser like Kit Harington and Sophie Turner; Sansa - Sophie Turner is also one misunderstanding, a useless and not interesting character, coupled with the complete absence of acting, like Kit Harington and Macy Williams, instead of Sophie Turner, role of Sansa had to play Sarah Gadon. The Dragon of the Night King easily destroys the thick stone walls, but the f**king John Snow is hiding behind a bunch of trash and survive - a f**king nonsense. Arya, for what these hide and seek ? it was clear to everyone that Benioff&Weiss will not kill any of the Starks, so as not to upset degenerates. But you killed: Theon, Jorah Mormont, the Night King and a huge number of another interesting characters, which you killed in 6 and 7 seasons. And most importantly for what ? For nothing. The Night King stands surrounded by White Walkers and a large number of Wights, where did this bi*ch Arya jumped out ? Arya must be killed back then, in season 6. However, you still had a chance to fix everything, if the Night King would break Ariya’s neck. But you, Benioff & Weiss are two worthless cowards who fear reaction of various degenerates. Now it doesn't matter what you are going to do with the remaining 3 series.… Expand
  12. ninjamammoth
    May 14, 2019
    0
    What a pity to see how game of thrones has deteriorated by the season after 5. The writing behind season 8 has been atrocious. The writers D&D aught to be shot for their poor planning and writing. Jaime's story ark has come crumbling down. Danny went berserk and started burning civilians for no reason. FAIL!
  13. SIXAXIS06
    Apr 15, 2019
    0
    Game of Thrones returns with a strong gust, but not a bang. Not that it's needed, however, the job of this episode was to set up events and prime certain characters for new and continued interactions in episodes to come. In this regard, it performed well. The script by Dave Hill was well written, and was executed with high finesse by director David Nutter, the latter drawing out the bestGame of Thrones returns with a strong gust, but not a bang. Not that it's needed, however, the job of this episode was to set up events and prime certain characters for new and continued interactions in episodes to come. In this regard, it performed well. The script by Dave Hill was well written, and was executed with high finesse by director David Nutter, the latter drawing out the best he could of even some of the more lackluster actors. In total, provided that episode 2 and 4 can follow suit with suitable bookends, and satisfying conclusions to long-awaited character arcs, at least one major part of Thrones will recieve a commendable conclusion.… Expand
  14. JQLeitch
    May 19, 2019
    0
    Dreck, worse than Dexter's send off

    Dreck, worse than Dexter's send off Dreck, worse than Dexter's send off
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. andisart
    May 20, 2019
    1
    Rushed and clearly only with time to get to the finish line, unfathomable how the showmakers D&D turned this once intelligent show and their well-developed characters into this unconvincing end that leaves you emotionless. And they could have had the money and time to finish it properly: HBO wanted more seasons, D&D didn't and demanded a short season 7 & 8. Shame on them for ruining aRushed and clearly only with time to get to the finish line, unfathomable how the showmakers D&D turned this once intelligent show and their well-developed characters into this unconvincing end that leaves you emotionless. And they could have had the money and time to finish it properly: HBO wanted more seasons, D&D didn't and demanded a short season 7 & 8. Shame on them for ruining a cultural phenomenon!… Expand
  18. Codex
    May 16, 2019
    1
    This is just awful, I can't believe the show has become such a disappointment. The writers should be ashamed of destroying something so great
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. Leonando_souza
    May 20, 2019
    1
    This season is pretty much week, D&D lost the minium good sense and everything just without any signal of reason. All made to simply shock
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. Narson
    May 20, 2019
    1
    Thats the worst season of them all. Rushed, shallow, incoherent. They destroyed the whole series with bad writing, predictability, cheesiness... Im dissapointed
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. LordGhillie
    May 19, 2019
    1
    Truly woeful. Feels like fanfiction. 0/10 do not recommend. Gave me cancer.
  29. Glasso
    May 21, 2019
    1
    Season 8's writing was so criminally bad in all respects.
    Will go down as a completely botched effort of a final season.
  30. Frit
    May 20, 2019
    1
    8th Season is waste of time. Most thoughtless script ever. Previous 6 seasons from the first were full of tricks and plot (7th were good too). But 8th... I have no words. How could they spend 2 years on this?
  31. 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
  32. imanzbrjd
    May 21, 2019
    1
    It's totally DISAPPOINTING!!
    All those great memories in 6 seasons and a bit of 7th season, now this garbage.

    OUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
    R.I.P Game of Thrones.
  33. GhigiRomero
    May 19, 2019
    3
    Final tan insípido, incoherente, aburrido... Nadie pedía un final feliz pero si un mejor desarrollo y cierre de personajes.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. Ikarian123
    May 19, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I was among few who defended for long time 8th season. I was not among "haters" and tried to support it. There were few bright moments and few understanable flaws and plotarmors, but with ending, with last episode... I do not have words. And I mean it honestly. I really can not find words to review it, especially for last third episodes. Will wrote more in last episode review.… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. Janyerick
    May 19, 2019
    3
    Desconstrução total e sem sentido de vários personagens, principalmente Daenerys.
  39. Godfather_32
    May 20, 2019
    1
    don't bother yourself complete waste of time total crap tnx to writers show died at episode 3 there was no hope for fixing it
  40. caratel101
    May 20, 2019
    2
    50$ for the last season. Very bad, it seems that the fans were deceived...Why?
  41. 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.
  42. JerryW
    May 21, 2019
    1
    Compared to previous seasons, this was just done in a hurry. You could tell the writers did not want to spend any more time with it. Many seasons spent on the slow growth of characters and theirs stories was just sent to the trash with an extreme makeover of almost everyone and everything. The worst kind of ending that is possible.
  43. 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
  44. 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...
  45. Niallism
    May 16, 2019
    1
    This season would have been better if they gave us nothing at all. “Abysmal” doesn’t even touch it.
  46. 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.
  47. LoudestOne
    May 16, 2019
    3
    When the material no longer came from George R.R. Martin it has truly became unwatchable or just laughable.
  48. OrenDenis
    May 16, 2019
    1
    6 episode wont be good because previous were so stupid and unlogical, Wise and Benioff are super dump persons so ruined such masterpiece
  49. 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
  50. Xanderstoute
    May 18, 2019
    1
    Terrible storytelling and lack of complexity. Clearly can't write without having a book to base your story off of.
  51. quanquanvn
    May 19, 2019
    1
    The worst season ever. Thanks god it’s final season, we’re leaving this show anyway. Reckless treatmen from writers . A lot of plot holes. They ruined the show.
  52. rogue773
    May 19, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never have I ever had so much belief in something, only to be let down faster than bran stark's fall in episode one, emotionally crippling me and destroying one of the best shows ever made. What garbage.… Expand
  53. Devi1Br0
    May 19, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. D. Benioff & D.B Wise, you worst screenwrites ever. You poured into the toilet all the lines of characters that have gone as far as 1 season. This is the worst final story I've ever seen, I wish you an industrial hell with a new Star Wars trilogy, bastards… Expand
  54. angcastaneda
    May 19, 2019
    1
    Terrible. Terrible. Terrible. A waist of time. The last episode is beyond disappointing.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. Marko26
    May 20, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know why, but they did a horrible job with this season. If you look at season 4 and earlier seasons, GoT was a great TV show and from that point it got just worse and worse. It had so much potential, but they screwed it up.… Expand
  58. papi1993
    May 20, 2019
    1
    What a seasonal **** without a gram of coherence, just missing Drogon falling in love with a donkey, as in Sherk
  59. klebsonsoares
    May 20, 2019
    1
    It is terrible to imagine that the one that was once the biggest TV series, ended in a ridiculous way with the final story full of holes, ignoring their own plot and disrespecting whoever accompanied it for eight years
  60. Reallllly
    May 20, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unfortunately I’m constrained by a desire for plot to make logical sense. So many plot holes...

    Ex: Dany’s army was the last standing army. And they just sail somewhere else for no stated reason? Why?    … Expand
  61. 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!
  62. lmxtd4
    May 20, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A boring conclusion to possibly the biggest letdown of a season in TV history.… Expand
  63. 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.
  64. nmarcus
    May 20, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disappointing. First two episodes went so slow, then they defeated a villain who has been hyped up for 7 seasons in one episode. This season was rushed and contained many plot holes such as several prophecies from the books that made it into the show were suddenly ignored in season 8. Episode 5 "The Bells" was the worst episode of GOT I have ever witnessed. They spent years showing how Dany was compassionate (D&D even in an analysis of one GOT episode that Dany wasn't her father) just to make her ruthless and brutal in the last two episodes so they could off her and have an 'edgy' show ending. Complete opposite of her character arc. Also with character development, they developed Jon Snow to be this honorable noble guy, who then kills his lover? Jon wouldn't do that let's be honest. Seemed like a crap way to fulfill the azor ahai prophecy (which was CLEARLY about the white walkers). The literal least likely to get the iron throne, was bloody Bran. WTF. He himself said he isn't even human anymore. Ending was rushed and made no sense, seemed likely they didn't care and wanted to move on.… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. AbbasSpace
    May 21, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash ass season. Character development went out the window. Everything seemed rushed. The ending was **** Arya killing the night king made no sense. Jon’s whole storyline was soooo pointless lmao. Cerci’s death was **** Danny’s death was **** Jamie got stabbed twice and still nearly managed to save cerci... Danny got stabbed once and didn’t say a single word lmao.… Expand
  68. Stannis1234
    May 21, 2019
    1
    This Season is the worst season of Got ever.
    Nothing makes sense.
    The pacing is bad.
    character arcs lead to nowhere and much more.
  69. Loadsavino
    May 21, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 8 was vastly disappointing and by far the worst season of them all. What made the series so good for me was because you always had expect the unexpected, so I guess in a way the final episode did just that. There was far to many episodes in this series that let it down. The end of the war with the white walkers was done in one episode so far to quick. It was a clearly one sided battle to the extent that it was embarrassing and unbelievable! A similar rant could be aimed at episode 7 which had similar characteristics. The deaths of the two hated Lanisters ended with them both being crushed to death under a pile of rubble when the whole world were guessing which main character would put them to the sword. In the end we were left with most of the main cast still standing after most of the world was wondering how many would be left.
    Do I feel cheated? I would have to say a big fat yes!    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. ddomonkos
    May 21, 2019
    1
    Incompetent writing, dissapointing battles, even worse than season 7, no need to say more
  72. Gobernador
    May 21, 2019
    2
    Incongruences with the rest of the seasons, careless arguments and scenarios, and a notorious rush to finish without justification, a horrible ending to one of the most beloved series of world televisión... Dracarys....
  73. Foivos
    May 21, 2019
    1
    Terrible generic and completely unrealistic. Dumb and dumber (dnd) are awful writers. They shouldve gone for 10 seasons , without plot armor , stupid episode 3 tactics , subverting expectations for the sake of it and care more about characters and story instead of good camera angles.. this aint xmen .. its game of thrones.. now it became just another generic awfull americanised movie likeTerrible generic and completely unrealistic. Dumb and dumber (dnd) are awful writers. They shouldve gone for 10 seasons , without plot armor , stupid episode 3 tactics , subverting expectations for the sake of it and care more about characters and story instead of good camera angles.. this aint xmen .. its game of thrones.. now it became just another generic awfull americanised movie like the rest of the crap..… Expand
  74. thesaxmaniac
    Apr 26, 2020
    0
    Imagine waiting 10 years to have someone give you a Ferrari and instead they poop on your face.
  75. 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
  76. the_geoffrey
    Nov 22, 2020
    2
    The most disastrous ending to one of the greatest stories of all time. David and Dan stink.
  77. FranzHcritic
    Dec 20, 2019
    0
    How can you effectively analyze the biggest "what the f**k" in television. I didn't even feel like reviewing but I still have a conscience. This is the biggest middle finger, slap in the face, kick in the nuts, stab in the back, shot to the head Benioff and Weiss could have done. It squashes two seasons into six episodes and flushes seven seasons worth of character arcs down the toilet toHow can you effectively analyze the biggest "what the f**k" in television. I didn't even feel like reviewing but I still have a conscience. This is the biggest middle finger, slap in the face, kick in the nuts, stab in the back, shot to the head Benioff and Weiss could have done. It squashes two seasons into six episodes and flushes seven seasons worth of character arcs down the toilet to join the cesspool of jump the shark shows. The Emmy's reputation in my eyes is about as intact as the Titanic is today lying on the bottom of the ocean. F**k Benioff, f**k Weiss, f**k the Emmy's and HBO, and f**k me for even getting invested into this show.… Expand
  78. GamerMx
    May 30, 2019
    1
    Simplemente no se siente como got, no hay en toda la temporada algo que me dejara como en las primeras temporadas, pareciera que la hizo televisa, que triste situacion.
  79. Soulshocker
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    I'll always be DISGUSTED and appalled by the creators of the show, for what they did to Daenerys. They took a decade-long story of freedom, strength, and hope, and transformed it into a grotesque descent into madness and despair. This is only a TV show, but it affects the psyche and ideas of people. Shame on them. Where are the stories of hope and positive messages these days? I truly feelI'll always be DISGUSTED and appalled by the creators of the show, for what they did to Daenerys. They took a decade-long story of freedom, strength, and hope, and transformed it into a grotesque descent into madness and despair. This is only a TV show, but it affects the psyche and ideas of people. Shame on them. Where are the stories of hope and positive messages these days? I truly feel this was done just to break the spirits of people.… Expand
  80. Rebel_Panda
    Feb 24, 2021
    0
    Awful! I hated this season. It was by far the worst one. Game of Thrones will go down in history as the greatest decline in writing quality of all time.

    I used to love this show, the story, characters, the sprawling setting. It's one of the first series that really made me care and root for the characters. Even the irredeemably evil ones were still exciting to watch. But that all changed    Awful! I hated this season. It was by far the worst one. Game of Thrones will go down in history as the greatest decline in writing quality of all time.

    I used to love this show, the story, characters, the sprawling setting. It's one of the first series that really made me care and root for the characters. Even the irredeemably evil ones were still exciting to watch.

    But that all changed with the final season. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, its commonly known that George RR Martin has not released his final book of the franchise. The final two seasons were all HBO original content, and they could maintain the story in passable quality during the seventh season. However, when it came to ending the story it is rushed, anticlimactic, and immeasurably disappointing.

    Characters started acting stupid, or just entirely unlike themselves. Loved heroes become confusingly insane, they lost all semblance of motivations from past seasons and suddenly became totally different people. The writer's excuse? A new motivation from past seasons is written in to skip development, in other words, retcons galore.

    The dialogue became inanely simplistic or just repetitive and boring. So little of importance is ever said. Characters just stare off in the distance vacantly, then occasionally they make the most observances that anyone could have inferred on their own. What happened to the complex script full of setups, payoffs, and humanly written characters?

    The only thing left to do now is scrub the awful ending out of my head by rewatching the past six seasons. Then I'll wait for George RR Martin to release the true ending because this is an absolute disgrace. D&D spit in the faces of millions of GOT fans. The best recommendation I can give this show is to watch the first six seasons (and the seventh if you want to test your patience) then forget about season eight.    … Expand
  81. nburke91
    Jun 15, 2020
    1
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  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. JHarris
    May 26, 2019
    1
    Benioff and Weiss were always mediocre writers, but for the final season of a tv show based on the greatest books ever written, it was obvious they weren't even going to try any more. This entire season felt like it had been written in an afternoon and throwing money at effects doesn't change that.
  91. calcal2019
    Jun 18, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible terrible Terrible terrible Terrible Terrible terrible Terrible terrible Terrible Terrible terrible Terrible terrible Terrible Terrible terrible Terrible terrible TerribleTerrible terrible Terrible terrible Terrible terrible terrible… Expand
  92. 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. .
  93. Katamai
    May 22, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is this even the same show we watched for 8 years? Season 8 itself wouldn't be as bad if it lasted twice as long and actually explained some of its character's motivations.… Expand
  94. DiversityHire
    May 22, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not sure what to say that hasn't already been stated a hundred times over

    An absolute travesty with no coherent story, a tremendous amount of plot points that are just forgotten and discarded.

    I gave it a one since at least ghost got some pats.    … Expand
  95. Letmethink
    May 23, 2019
    1
    Money lost can be earnt back. Time spent watching Game of Thrones, following the characters, their storyline, reading reviews, watching clips on YouTube related to GOT, discussing episodes with friends and colleagues are all efforts wasted that you can never get back.
  96. 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
  97. Josenazario
    Jun 1, 2019
    1
    Wasted many years of my life !!!So much buildup for nothing, makes me feel that I wasted so many years of my life and money. I loved the surprices, but everything was rushed , I hated John's first dragon flight ( was not funny).
  98. CapraRide
    Jun 1, 2019
    3
    Storytelling a distant memory.. What a mess. Rushed to the point of destruction
  99. 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
  100. BonBonSlick
    Oct 15, 2019
    0
    The end season is "disrespectful" and “insulting” to viewers. Watching this crap is just a huge waste of time.
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#61 Best TV Season of 2019
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#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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Metascore
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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