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. pablobosa
    Apr 30, 2019
    5
    The show took a deep dive after it didn't have any more source material. The winterfell war was an unplanned anticlimatic mess.
  2. shoulderoforion
    Apr 16, 2019
    6
    So far, it's only ok, in the way the last 2 seasons have only been only ok, Game Of Thrones in it's first 5 seasons (with exceptions) was the greatest television show I had ever seen, I loved it, and physically needed more of it because of the way it wove it's story, built it's characters, laid out it's plot, and surprised us. After the third season I read every book in A Song of Ice andSo far, it's only ok, in the way the last 2 seasons have only been only ok, Game Of Thrones in it's first 5 seasons (with exceptions) was the greatest television show I had ever seen, I loved it, and physically needed more of it because of the way it wove it's story, built it's characters, laid out it's plot, and surprised us. After the third season I read every book in A Song of Ice and Fire, simply devoured them. Season 7 was an almost complete let down with plot holes/time shifts so consequential It took me right out of the narrative. Episode 1 of Season 8 continued Season 7's practice of depriving us all of the emotional resonance these character reunions should have had. Every character is getting the short shift, all the actors promise this season will "blow our minds", Maisie said "she loved the reunion scene with Jon", when all I saw was 3 minutes of meh. I only like Game Of Thrones tv show now, but I used to love it.… Expand
  3. kegboygsr23
    May 12, 2019
    4
    I’m not a critic but, same drama I see when I’m laying on the couch while playing hooky from work. Screw u GH, I’m crying right now. One step forward, three steps back.
  4. Johan701
    May 20, 2019
    4
    Episode 3 and 5 ruined the entire thing, not just this season, they ruined everything, the ending was decent, the story guidelines aren't bad, but it's extremely rushed, it's condensed to the point that all the decisions characters make look rushed and poorly reflect their history and everything they have been up to that moment, what should have been a slow descent into madness has been aEpisode 3 and 5 ruined the entire thing, not just this season, they ruined everything, the ending was decent, the story guidelines aren't bad, but it's extremely rushed, it's condensed to the point that all the decisions characters make look rushed and poorly reflect their history and everything they have been up to that moment, what should have been a slow descent into madness has been a laughable and completely anticlimatic instant madness-switch.

    I'm really sorry this happened and that the season didn't even remotely keep up with the standard set by the source material and by the previous seasons...

    Shame. Shame. Shame. Shame.....    … Expand
  5. Danil
    Apr 30, 2019
    4
    The night is dark and full of plot holes. So far we have got 2 filler episodes with no essence or story behind them whatsoever. Followed by an epic battle that is quite enjoyable even though you can barely see it. But in the end nothing has been added to the story-line we have been following for 7 seasons. It just cuts off abruptly. Come on, it is Game of Thrones. You would expect someThe night is dark and full of plot holes. So far we have got 2 filler episodes with no essence or story behind them whatsoever. Followed by an epic battle that is quite enjoyable even though you can barely see it. But in the end nothing has been added to the story-line we have been following for 7 seasons. It just cuts off abruptly. Come on, it is Game of Thrones. You would expect some sort of twist, a perspective into the Night King's mind and motives or who the Lord of Light is or something about Bran. Instead it is the good guys vs the bad guys cliché. The End. There is no point to continue watching as the main plot is over. Also, they missed the opportunity for Arya to disguise as Bran. She has been getting her ass whipped by 6 or so wights. Then suddenly she flies past a dozen of White Walkers and thousands of wights and kills their King. The heck?… Expand
  6. danghe
    May 7, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the show very much when they had the books behind as guidance. Both 7 and 8 seasons were a disappointment, especially the first episodes from the 8 season. The writers just can't keep up the standards from George Martin...The show is rushed to a conclusion having stupid decisions on the way and taking the life out of characters.
    Tyrion was one of the smartest characters in the show...Now..I can't even say he's average... Bad writing....

    Few examples of bad writing:
    1. One dragon dies in 7th season from a damn ice spear.
    2. Two dragons manage to live through the horrid battle with the Night King after fighting an undead dragon and getting stabbed hundreds of times. One of them dies while flying over the sea, easily killed by Euron... What the hell...These Dragons are one of the biggest disappointments in the show. 3. The way how the night king dies doesn't make a lot of sense.
    4. In the battle with the Night King the hide their women and children from the "dead" and from the night king that can literally raise the dead inside the Winterfell crypt.Come on...and Tyrion was supposed to be smart? :)) etc...

    It is excruciatingly obvious that the writers just can't keep up the standards ...    … Expand
  7. BeastJ18
    May 8, 2019
    5
    Game of Thrones season 1-4 were extraordinary seasons of television. We are now a long way from the source material and it has revealed the show's creators to be unfit to have taken the series on. It is still somewhat entertaining if you've invested yourself into the world and character, but every scene is lazily strung together, contradicting itself and forcing moments they think the fansGame of Thrones season 1-4 were extraordinary seasons of television. We are now a long way from the source material and it has revealed the show's creators to be unfit to have taken the series on. It is still somewhat entertaining if you've invested yourself into the world and character, but every scene is lazily strung together, contradicting itself and forcing moments they think the fans want to see. Clearly the high fantasy and in depth politics were just too grand for the show-runners to accomplish without a full guideline and story to adapt from the books. It's harsh to say, but they truly have wasted the potential of a great Game of Thrones adaption and have ruined most of the long awaited moments, especially the White Walker confrontation, as they clearly didn't have the talent or ability to pull off the grander prophecies and intricate structures, subtexts or foreshadowing that George Martin put so much time into, and which they even established in the early seasons. It is such a shame that so much work and build up has come to so many storyline conclusions that meant nothing and were unjustified. Dan and Dave continue to say in interviews that they make decisions because they want to shock us, but they constantly do this at the expense of all logical and satisfying storytelling. It has become amateurish and childish, wasting everything that long time fans were hoping for and have betrayed everything that the books stood for, being fantasy subversion. It is now a lifeless, illogical and vapid husk of what A Song of Ice and Fire started over 20 years ago.… Expand
  8. TheSentientPen
    May 6, 2019
    6
    Seasons 1-4 were fantastic and Seasons 5-7 were filled with great, memorable episodes that were of such high quality that it was enough to carry their respective seasons.

    However, this Season 8 abomination is just booty. I had much more typed up, but I think the word 'booty' perfectly describes it. Thanks for your time, The Sentient Pen
  9. Godsdesign
    May 13, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It feels like D&D (showrunners) wanted you to leave this season HATING Game of Thrones so they could just move on to other stuff. Read the other reviews. I’m not alone. This season has been SUCH a build up for disappointment. So, instead of being true to wrapping the story up for us, they torpedo it into oblivion. The writing has been lackluster, the pacing everywhere, extremely dark/hard to see episodes, character arcs pooed on, etc. All the show runners wanted was “shock and awe”. Folks have been flocking to leaks just to get “trigger warnings” to how bad the episode will be. I wish HBO would have had the guts to hire new show runners. We deserved a better season than this has been. This has been such a disappointment that you’ll just want to cancel your HBO subscription.… Expand
  10. lager96
    May 27, 2019
    6
    Game of Thrones did not nail the ending. The last three episodes of this season failed due to poor writing. The show hasn't been the same since the end of season four but always managed to be great and in some instances, best of the best. For example, the final two episodes of season six are two of the best episodes in the entire series. However, you must have great writing to end a seriesGame of Thrones did not nail the ending. The last three episodes of this season failed due to poor writing. The show hasn't been the same since the end of season four but always managed to be great and in some instances, best of the best. For example, the final two episodes of season six are two of the best episodes in the entire series. However, you must have great writing to end a series that started out with it. You can have the best directing, acting, cinematography, & lighting but it means nothing if the story cannot support it. Unfortunately, this is what happened. Everything besides the writing was great and it's almost as if D&D no longer cared and just wanted to end it. Character arcs were completely ruined and rushed. Almost every core character had a disappointing end and even some were completely forgotten or abandoned. Overall, the show is still great and on of the best every made. It's just a shame the ending is weak compared to what came before.… Expand
  11. Almas
    Apr 30, 2019
    5
    After being a dedicated fan of both the books and the tv-show for years, I have to say that it is the 3rd episode of the 8th season that made me doubt that the storyline of A Song of Ice and Fire would have a satisfactory culminating effect at all. It feels as if I have been reading an absolutely different story and that the tv-show is telling a completely different tale. I can only hopeAfter being a dedicated fan of both the books and the tv-show for years, I have to say that it is the 3rd episode of the 8th season that made me doubt that the storyline of A Song of Ice and Fire would have a satisfactory culminating effect at all. It feels as if I have been reading an absolutely different story and that the tv-show is telling a completely different tale. I can only hope that Mr. Martin would hold true to his word and that the tv-show would have a little in common with the last two books.… Expand
  12. StanCliffBroad
    Apr 22, 2019
    4
    The second episode is more boring than the first. It's all about plot setups and padding. You'll be safe in the crypt, O yes, very, very safe. Yawn...
  13. A7sus4
    May 8, 2019
    4
    Wow, the writing is terrible and so is this season so far. Uninspired, anticlimactic, out of character mess. The cast continue to do their best with the garbage they've been given.
  14. Souruin
    May 6, 2019
    6
    Worst season ever............................................................ thats enough
  15. Schraddel
    May 13, 2019
    4
    Good Cinematics but really dumb Story writing and the feelings Story Writers did not understand any of the Lore and forgot about George RR Martins masterpieces. SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME
  16. imthenoob
    May 1, 2019
    4
    After wasting the first two episodes of the season on essentially a recap with no plot development at all, We are treated to a fantastic battle scene in episode 3 that will without a doubt secure the show another best director win along with best drama series. However, as a fan, I am disappointed that they are sacrificing a more fleshed out story for a quick finish. These last 2 seasonsAfter wasting the first two episodes of the season on essentially a recap with no plot development at all, We are treated to a fantastic battle scene in episode 3 that will without a doubt secure the show another best director win along with best drama series. However, as a fan, I am disappointed that they are sacrificing a more fleshed out story for a quick finish. These last 2 seasons had to end so many storylines prematurely and the shortened seasons did more harm than good.… Expand
  17. ericcarl
    May 9, 2019
    6
    Episode 1 was meh
    Episode 2 was subtly good
    Episode 3 looked good but the ending was very disappointing and the plot armor was ridiculous! Episode 4 tested my intelligence. We're not that stupid!
  18. AxeT
    May 22, 2019
    4
    Agree with consensus it's the biggest best show of its time (despite HBO's typically lurid, salaciously depraved thumbprint further debasing the culture) with all seasons through the last rating between 9 and 10 here, but this final season is clearly a major disappointment missing the tremendous narrative craft so expertly executed previously. They blew it!
  19. ahand
    May 17, 2019
    4
    The downhill trend continues. A sad season to end the largest tv series ever produced. No amount of fantastic acting or effects could cover for a distinct drop in the show's writing, which leaves the impression that Benioff and Weiss no longer have the will to maintain the show's quality in a final mad sprint to the finish line.
  20. meinsouza
    May 5, 2019
    4
    Absolutely poorly written, stupid character decisions and development, a frustrating conclusion to what was once a great show
  21. ArKadeFire
    May 13, 2019
    4
    Breath-taking scenes, amazing actors, brutal action scenes, unbearable suspense and long, intense episodes! What could go wrong in the grand final? Well, basically, everything else. Probably, the worst writing ever done in any story ever. An endless uncoherent bullsh*t that will make you want to spoon out your own eyes before vomiting every usable brain cell. This conclusion to Game ofBreath-taking scenes, amazing actors, brutal action scenes, unbearable suspense and long, intense episodes! What could go wrong in the grand final? Well, basically, everything else. Probably, the worst writing ever done in any story ever. An endless uncoherent bullsh*t that will make you want to spoon out your own eyes before vomiting every usable brain cell. This conclusion to Game of Thrones goes in the continuity of the precedent season, where they basically send to the trash everything that they previously established. This is the most unsatisfying season ever. Should you wtach it? Well, it will depend if you are overall concerned by the plot or if you just want to see some action, plot twists and feel the suspense. In the first case, you should probably pass your way and wait for the book in the hope that those have a better end. In the second case, this show is probably made for you and as long as you don't mind the horribly weak plot, you'll probably completely fall in love.… Expand
  22. LatinCritic13
    May 19, 2019
    5
    The final season of Game of Thrones has managed to wrap up a melodic song of Ice and Fire in a way that remains “true” to the source material, and guess what? the endgame of this final season went full True Blood and it sucks! To sum this up without going into further detail, this season is just a freaking cash grab for viewership. And that’s why D.B Weiss and David Benioff decided toThe final season of Game of Thrones has managed to wrap up a melodic song of Ice and Fire in a way that remains “true” to the source material, and guess what? the endgame of this final season went full True Blood and it sucks! To sum this up without going into further detail, this season is just a freaking cash grab for viewership. And that’s why D.B Weiss and David Benioff decided to ignore quality from the source material and get quantity to rack up their paychecks by leaving bigger plotholes just to piss everyone off who sticks around the show’s final moments to get fulfilled or unfulfilled. The actors and crew members of the show tried their absolute best to save the final moments of this season, but the rushed incompetent writing by Dan and Dave ruins the final overall value in the Game of Thrones. The first half of the show wins, while the second half of the show dies and the ending of it is bittersweet – seven hells..… Expand
  23. musthyzz
    May 16, 2019
    4
    Abysmal, absolute ABYSMAL and atrocious writing! WTF were they thinking?! That's it? THAT'S WHAT WE GET? What a f#$%ing waste...
  24. Arek2909
    May 7, 2019
    6
    Except the boring second episode, season 8 really satisfies me. And still 2 episodes to go.
  25. Voodoo123
    May 20, 2019
    6
    Its a fascinating watch seeing a tv show go from a high cost yet modest production with an emphasis on theatre style actor performances and high quality screenplay (S1-5), to a tv show operating on a now inflated/effects bloated budget and production scale with a bias towards action sequences and grandiose moments at the expense of screenplay quality(S6-8). None-the-less from beginning toIts a fascinating watch seeing a tv show go from a high cost yet modest production with an emphasis on theatre style actor performances and high quality screenplay (S1-5), to a tv show operating on a now inflated/effects bloated budget and production scale with a bias towards action sequences and grandiose moments at the expense of screenplay quality(S6-8). None-the-less from beginning to end it was a captivating journey!… Expand
  26. meta_king
    May 13, 2019
    5
    Noooooooooooooooooot soooooooooooooooooooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!
  27. josecaio
    May 20, 2019
    5
    absolutamente deplorável. um verdadeiro escárnio com a obra original. esta última temporada foi uma verdadeira piada de mau gosto.
  28. talan
    May 20, 2019
    4
    Muito fraco !!! Último episódio sem emoção alguma , meio bagunçado, acho q se perderam no meio do caminho , poderiam ter feito algo épico , mas a meu ver , o fim ficou bem longe disso !
  29. The-Lucky-Lucas
    May 27, 2019
    5
    This show concluded in a really interesting way. After 7 seasons of great story telling and story arcs leading to one place many (like myself) thought this season would explore certain characters more. Instead we just got killing, war and backstabbing. This is expected from Game of Thrones however, after 7 season of it we were hoping for concluded story that tied up many of the plotThis show concluded in a really interesting way. After 7 seasons of great story telling and story arcs leading to one place many (like myself) thought this season would explore certain characters more. Instead we just got killing, war and backstabbing. This is expected from Game of Thrones however, after 7 season of it we were hoping for concluded story that tied up many of the plot holes. Many of these plot holes were still hanging once the credits rolled. Each episode I was hoping that the next was getting better. The hype of this show was difficult to live up too and the show didn't conclude in a satisfying this for the fans. If you have watched the other seasons it's worth watching, just don't expect it to conclude everything and leave you in a place of fulfillment. At least we still have the spin off shows to explore Westeros further...… Expand
  30. Esmaeil74
    May 13, 2019
    6
    واقعا این فصل خیلی خراب شده
    تمام داستان ها رو دارن گند میزنن
  31. bloodplz
    May 27, 2019
    4
    Though the acting and visual design are superb, a once promising epic conclusion is hindered by severe plot inconsistencies and a rushed story-line.
  32. drlowdon
    May 22, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There have arguably been worse final seasons to once great TV shows, but none have ever disappointed me as much as this. The acting and production values remain as good as ever but the writing, which has steadily declined in quality since the show outpaced the books, takes a bigger nosedive than I could ever have imagined possible. Rumour has it that lead writers Benioff and Weiss chose to wrap the series up with this six episode final season despite HBO essentially giving them free reign to keep the series on air for as long as they wanted. Whatever the motivation for this decision (and rumour is they wanted to move on and take a big money offer from Disney to write the next Star Wars movie(s)) the result is an incredibly rushed finale full of plot holes and terrible character decisions and the list of issues is virtually endless...

    The entire battle with the Night King for example, a threat that has been looming over the show since the pilot, lasts just one episode and we never find out anything new regarding his motivations. Daenerys suddenly goes from conqueror to committing genocide (for absolutely no reason), Jamie Lannister’s whole redemption arch is undone in the space of two minutes, Bran’s whole journey to become the Three Eyed Raven serves no purpose in any of the major battles... I could go on but you get the point!

    Let’s hope George RR Martin finally gets around to finishing the books and does a much better job of sticking the landing than this show managed.    … Expand
  33. deck
    May 21, 2019
    4
    The dimension of the story was already very narrow with season seven.
    Westeros is shrinking to two venues, Winterfell and Kings'Landing. The drama and battle for the Iron Throne does not find a well-, or intelligent climax in the last episode.
    In places, the stories of some characters are completed satisfactorily. Logical errors, incomprehensible actions of the characters and the    The dimension of the story was already very narrow with season seven.
    Westeros is shrinking to two venues, Winterfell and Kings'Landing. The drama and battle for the Iron Throne does not find a well-, or intelligent climax in the last episode.
    In places, the stories of some characters are completed satisfactorily. Logical errors, incomprehensible actions of the characters and the ignoring of Westeros as a whole but have a bitter aftertaste.
    Another or longer episode, which takes more time, would have been worthy of Game of Thrones. Here is really questionable why those responsible have finished the series quick like that.
    On the other hand, one can say about the end,it is good as it is.
    They could have made it worse.    … Expand
  34. chidime
    May 20, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a **** stupid ending. Before the last episode, the season stood at an 8, which is low for Game of Thrones (usually a 9 or 10) but that stupid ending killed it for me. What a bloody joke. Once Daenerys was stabbed, I actually burst out laughing, and when the DRAGON decided to ignore Jon and burn a throne he had never seen before, it became full-on hysteria. The rest of the episode just served as comic relief in varying degrees. Felt like I was watching a parody of Game of Thrones. Disgrace. Signing that petition doesn't sound so bad now. 5/10… Expand
  35. TheWitcher
    May 21, 2019
    5
    "We're late, let's stop here." That's what Benioff and Weiss must have thought writing the last few seasons. They've probably been working on something else for some time, or they wanted to go on vacation, but by contract they were forced to finish Got in some way.

    Watching this season, while the events follow each other quickly in a superficial way, without explanation, without    "We're late, let's stop here." That's what Benioff and Weiss must have thought writing the last few seasons. They've probably been working on something else for some time, or they wanted to go on vacation, but by contract they were forced to finish Got in some way.

    Watching this season, while the events follow each other quickly in a superficial way, without explanation, without in-depth analysis, and the characters turn into puppets moved by hands that are too hasty, we understand that whoever adapted Martin's story wanted to finish the job at all costs .

    It doesn't matter if Martin spent more than 30 years thinking and writing a story full of details. The television business has its times, and the quality is too expensive in this world, more than all the special effects and actors have cost.    … Expand
  36. eagleeyeviking
    May 20, 2019
    5
    While Season 8 of “Game of Thrones” ends on a satisfying note, it is much more loosely plotted than its previous seasons. This allows for some spectacular moments, but also leaves space open for inconsistent writing by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. By hiring a third writer, the season could have been more polished and impactful than the end product received.
  37. AntonioSanAlo99
    Jun 27, 2019
    4
    Game of Thrones would be remembered as the huge failure ending of a series ever with a lack of understanding of its characters and the writing quality of a bad fan-fiction. The weight of the success knocked down one of the biggest examples of epic on TV leaving a sensation of pointless after nine years expecting a great finale that never was.
  38. MattBrady99
    Sep 25, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “You are my queen. I don’t know what else I can say.”

    This sums up the length of dialogue written for Kit Harington.

    Now I’ve held off my thoughts for season 8 for awhile now because...well, if you heard the overall disappointment from fans, just so you know I was one of them. It’s sometimes hard to express disappointment for something you dedicated for six years.

    Game of Thrones: Season 8 was awful and a lackluster finale, which shouldn’t be the case right? In a perfect world this should’ve conclude in a satisfying way that fans should reflect back in a positive perspective. However, looking back from three seasons ago, the seeds were planted around season 5 for a beautiful disaster.

    I got to give the creative team credit where it’s due. The sets, costumes, score and the visual effects were all superb and beats any show by a mile. I can tell a lot of passion and effort went into making the show look as great as it dose. And just because a coffee cup and a plastic water bottle was left in the shot doesn’t mean that the team stopped trying, but it’s the film makers who scan the footage over and over again to bring into question. The effort is seen on screen, yet the passion is heard in the behind the scenes making of each episode and how much of an honor to been given this opportunity.

    The cast were fantastic this season despite the material given to them. I can see the cast putting sweat and tears into every episode.

    Peter Dinklage is excellent as usual and in this season it isn’t any different. The scene in episode six ‘The Iron Throne’, where Tyrion finds Jamie and Cersei under neath the rubble - I thought Peter was truly brilliant and his breakdown was so heartbreaking. Unfortunately the writing for his character took a massive nose drive after they ran out of material from George R.R. Martin books and it got so much worst. Tyrion, a once intelligent character that took his dwarfism away from people perspective to instead judge him on his character in terms of his wise wit in a barbaric world, but now it comes down to idiotic jokes like “I’Ve GOt bALLs aNd yOu dOnT lOl”, and makes plenty of dumb decsisons that feels endless. He’s entire plan to convince his psychotic sister Cersei, which by the way she wants him dead and has lied many times before to be trusted, and yet he still believes she can change he own ways. Also, I find it absolutely annoying when Tyrion gets the opportunity to suggest who should be king despite being a prisoner and Grey Worm telling him to hush at the start, but doesn’t say a single word during the discussion. I guess the writers kinda forgot about Tyrion’s intelligence.

    Lena Headey was great this season even through she spent the entire season staring out of window drinking wine, which by the way she got top billing. Cersei has been pregnant for quite awhile now and not for a second dose it show. I guess the writers kinda forgot about that.

    I feel sorry for Kit Harington, as this show and his character made him who he is today - he never saw it as work. So it’s sad the writers turned Jon into a one note buffon that vomits awful dialogue like “yOu aRe MY qUeEn”, and “ i dOn’T wAnT IT”, or “i lOvE yOu”. With Jon coming back from the dead by the lord of light for a greater purpose that basically goes nowhere. The whole Targaryen thing and Jon being the rightful heir to throne also goes nowhere. I guess everyone kinda forgot about that.

    Jamie's entire character arc was completely wasted. The powerful scene in season three where Nikolaj Coster-Waldau delivers such a raw and devastating performance of a man with the weight on his shoulders over a situation that saved millions of lives, including women and children, but was heavily shamed for killing his king. In season 1, me and everyone loathed Jamie. His cockness mix with his despicable acts left a mark through out the show. However, saying Jamie has changed is a massive understatement - he’s almost a completely different person. A new man that’s been re-born after not only redeeming himself, but accepts his past and does what he feels is right. Well all that is gone with one line and a decision that’s so out of left field it makes no sense. “To be honest, I never really cared much for them. Innocent or otherwise”, and returns to Cersei despite disowning her in the last season. I also find it funny when you break down everything Jamie does this season. He leaves Cersei, travels to Winterfell, sleeps with Brienne, doesn’t like it, goes back to Cersei, and dies. I guess the writers kinda forgot about his character arc.    … Expand
  39. Nestrio
    May 21, 2019
    5
    Alright, so, I previously rated this particular season a 3/10, and I think that I was being a little bit too harsh on it (I was ranting about it emotionally, so for that reason I rated it so low). So, here's my new review of the season.
    GOT: Season 8 is the weakest season of the show for sure, since it felt extremely rushed and at times nonsensical. The writing was at times horrendous,    Alright, so, I previously rated this particular season a 3/10, and I think that I was being a little bit too harsh on it (I was ranting about it emotionally, so for that reason I rated it so low). So, here's my new review of the season.
    GOT: Season 8 is the weakest season of the show for sure, since it felt extremely rushed and at times nonsensical. The writing was at times horrendous, even though there were a few moments that honestly were well-done. But, it mostly seemed rushed and all over the place, which is a shame. Some characters were well-developed, but others had such a poor character development that many times it seemed undeserved how their character turned out to become to. The plot armor was so absurd at many instances, diminishing the overall tension. This season definitely needed to have 10 episodes so the events could be explained more thoroughly and sensibly, because 6 episodes were not enough at all for this season. But the redeeming qualities of this season are the outstanding visuals, acting and direction, and all of these things made the season more tolerable than it would've been without them. I rated it so low previously probably because I was comparing this season with the other ones too much, and maybe that's kind of unfair. The season on its own isn't so awful, but it's still a huge disappointment. Although the ending was mediocre, I still accept it as it is. This ending was heart-breaking both in the sense that it was disappointing and that the show has finally ended, after all of that hardship and drama.    … Expand
  40. miccael
    May 21, 2019
    4
    As far the endings go, this is not the worst ending they could have made, but it was clearly rushed. Writers just said "f*** this, lets wrap it up and go make star wars trilogy". What a way to treat fans...
    I am just sad.... Season 1-6 were so good.
  41. WhiskeyStories
    Dec 1, 2019
    6
    The wheel might be broken, but Game of Thrones comes full circle in the end.
    You might call that conclusion unsatisfying, I'd say it's rushed.
    You might judge Benioff and Weiss to be bad writers, I'd argue they're just sloppy. Everyone and their mother could argue for eternity, and none of us would be right or wrong, besides a few things that are simply not up to debate - GoT has    The wheel might be broken, but Game of Thrones comes full circle in the end.
    You might call that conclusion unsatisfying, I'd say it's rushed.
    You might judge Benioff and Weiss to be bad writers, I'd argue they're just sloppy.

    Everyone and their mother could argue for eternity, and none of us would be right or wrong, besides a few things that are simply not up to debate - GoT has probably the best production of any piece of entertainment on TV ever, and it was brought to you by extremely talented people both in front and behind the camera - in the end what matters is whether you enjoyed it or not. That said, try to be a little bit objective and please refrain from acting as if you're entitled to anything more than what you've got. If you hated it, all I can say is that I'm sorry. I sincerely hope you find something that makes you care this much in the future.

    I personally consider the first 3 (maybe 4) seasons of this show gold. The rest doesn't really compare. I've been off the bandwagon for a while, but I did find each and every following season incredibly entertaining. The same with this finale. I enjoyed it. Season 8 had many low points, and quite a few soaring highs as well. Overall, what really bothers me is that these last few seasons shouldn't have become shorter, but longer. A 10 episode season with 90 minutes each might just have been the ticket. Alas, it is a shame. For whatever reason that just did not happen, and we have to accept that fact and move on.

    G.R.R. Martin was right. It is a bittersweet goodbye, but a fond farewell nonetheless.    … Expand
  42. cadasi
    Jun 1, 2019
    4
    Look, it's bad. There's no denying in that, even more if you love Game of Thrones. It's not about the ending, but about the journey there. This entire season was rushed, and so many loose points without an explanation. Game of Thrones was too good, so the ending that they gave to close the main plot of the series was unfair - Many things without the necessary development that the GoTLook, it's bad. There's no denying in that, even more if you love Game of Thrones. It's not about the ending, but about the journey there. This entire season was rushed, and so many loose points without an explanation. Game of Thrones was too good, so the ending that they gave to close the main plot of the series was unfair - Many things without the necessary development that the GoT deserved - that's the point.… Expand
  43. hitzestau
    May 21, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a disappointment! The first couple of seasons belong no doubt to television’s proudest achievements. I really loved GOT. But what the writers did with the storylines and the characters in the final two seasons is nothing but disappointing and a real shame. And in the end, they simply had no clue how to do justice to all the buildup from the previous seasons. One battle against the biggest threat from the north? Seriously, that was it? And Cersei dies in a cave without being confronted by her enemies directly? All the experiences that Jamie had to endure seem to be just a waste of time, he dies with his sister. And Dany turning into Hitler and going mad and aiming to become ruler of the world? I could go on and on, but this collection of plot-holes just spoils everything that used to make GOT one of the best series ever.… Expand
  44. Felindie
    Jul 16, 2019
    6
    What a disappointing ending for a great series, the whole season was average at best, but the final episode was trash.
  45. somemoviewatchi
    May 31, 2019
    4
    Anyone who gives this season a 10 or 100 is either bought or simple (finds the transformer series high quality). I just can't believe how hard they dropped the ball this season. Game of Thrones deserved better than a rushed season filled with plot holes and devoid of character development (the essence of GoT). The main plot points made no sense in particular the burning of kingslanding.Anyone who gives this season a 10 or 100 is either bought or simple (finds the transformer series high quality). I just can't believe how hard they dropped the ball this season. Game of Thrones deserved better than a rushed season filled with plot holes and devoid of character development (the essence of GoT). The main plot points made no sense in particular the burning of kingslanding. Yes I am spoiling it for you, its not worth it to have high expectations. GoT went basic summer blockbuster movie mode which completely goes against what is was about; no cliches, tropes, smart plots, story-before-action.… Expand
  46. Daermon
    May 20, 2019
    5
    The season is tooo fast, and have bad, very bad writing. Visual is very good. But... The writing destroy the season.
    Season pros:
    - Visual - Actors is realy good - Cleganebowl - Makeup and scenery Season cons: - The writing, bad, bad, lame. Very. - Many inconsistent thing... So many. - Dothraki and unsullied army RESPAWNING! OMG! - Lame battle tactics... oh... very very lame    The season is tooo fast, and have bad, very bad writing. Visual is very good. But... The writing destroy the season.
    Season pros:
    - Visual
    - Actors is realy good
    - Cleganebowl
    - Makeup and scenery

    Season cons:
    - The writing, bad, bad, lame. Very.
    - Many inconsistent thing... So many.
    - Dothraki and unsullied army RESPAWNING! OMG!
    - Lame battle tactics... oh... very very lame “tactics”.
    - Some characthers lame death (N.K. OMG this s*th)
    - Golden Company: OMG this s*th. Missing battle, missing possibility, forgotten 19900 solider.
    - Many character have plot armor
    - Missing logic..
    - Narrative is lame
    - Drogon fire powe -.-
    - Bad writing...
    - And bad writing... Yes. Bad.    … Expand
  47. lgapollo
    May 17, 2019
    4
    Perhaps the most visually beautiful season ever. Perhaps the most poorly written season ever.
  48. Darkerasu
    May 13, 2019
    5
    Infelizmente essa última temporada deixou a desejar. A história se passa muito rápido, o desenvolvimento final dos personagens é raso e a trama é completamente desordenada. Só não é inferior a cinco pois os efeitos continuam bons mesmo com episódios cheios de defeitos.
  49. rj2022
    May 18, 2019
    5
    Good:
    Visually spectacular at times
    Music and mood development is well done
    Acting is very good overall

    Bad:
    Character plot development literally fell off a cliff for most primary characters
    Story logic is just absent at times
    Clone technology appears to have invaded the 7 kingdoms when it comes to army refresh rates
  50. Fakira
    May 20, 2019
    4
    The acting was on point!Ijust cant bare with the writing this time oh my gosh
  51. JonSnow2049
    Sep 10, 2020
    6
    ame of Thrones did not nail the ending. The last three episodes of this season failed due to poor writing. The show hasn't been the same since the end of season four but always managed to be great and in some instances, best of the best. For example, the final two episodes of season six are two of the best episodes in the entire series. However, you must have great writing to end a seriesame of Thrones did not nail the ending. The last three episodes of this season failed due to poor writing. The show hasn't been the same since the end of season four but always managed to be great and in some instances, best of the best. For example, the final two episodes of season six are two of the best episodes in the entire series. However, you must have great writing to end a series that started out with it. You can have the best directing, acting, cinematography, & lighting but it means nothing if the story cannot support it. Unfortunately, this is what happened. Everything besides the writing was great and it's almost as if D&D no longer cared and just wanted to end it. Character arcs were completely ruined and rushed. Almost every core character had a disappointing end and even some were completely forgotten or abandoned. Overall, the show is still great and on of the best every made. It's just a shame the ending is weak compared to what came before. Its could be much better.… Expand
  52. BM85
    Aug 27, 2019
    5
    PROS: high quality production and actors performances, as always; John and Dany flying their dragons in the first episode; a few touching moments during the night before the battle against the Army of the Dead; "Not Today".
    CONS: without a doubt the worst season of this show, with an absurd plot arc, anti-climatic conflict resolutions and a forgettable ending.
  53. Mirianatp
    Sep 9, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi ha un po deluso, forse le aspettative erano troppo alte. La trama un po deludente soprattutto la morte di personaggi molto arronzata.… Expand
  54. Bruterake
    Mar 19, 2022
    6
    Olha.... Até o episódio 3 tava bom, tava divertido e tal, só que depois dele nada faz sentido é estranho ninguém age como normalmente ia agir sl tudo errado mas ainda achei ok deu pra se divertir e entendo a correria pra acabar a série.
  55. Onlyclassicvg1
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    So basically my other account, which had this video on it, got banned or whatever you call it. I was very upset. But despite this fact, I'm re-uploading this video for Joonas Hahmo becau
  56. Ahendy
    Dec 26, 2020
    4
    Terrible ending. A few good episodes but I just can’t accept this as canon.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best TV Season of 2019
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#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

Critic Reviews

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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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