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. Jortigo
    May 17, 2019
    0
    After six seasons of wonderful scripts and well-developed characters.
    The seasons 7 and 8 arrived, which is the worst thing that happened to the fans.
    The writers of these last two seasons deserve a DRACARYS.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. lgapollo
    May 17, 2019
    4
    Perhaps the most visually beautiful season ever. Perhaps the most poorly written season ever.
  5. 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.
  6. Gunther123
    May 16, 2019
    0
    Rushed beyond belief. The writers are trying to wrap up the story way too fast. None of the battle tactics make any sense. Character arcs that have been established since the first season are ruined. Plot armor is thicker than ever before. And expectations are being subverted at every turn. This is an absolute travesty for a show to go from one of the best, to having possibly the mostRushed beyond belief. The writers are trying to wrap up the story way too fast. None of the battle tactics make any sense. Character arcs that have been established since the first season are ruined. Plot armor is thicker than ever before. And expectations are being subverted at every turn. This is an absolute travesty for a show to go from one of the best, to having possibly the most disappointing final seasons in television history. If the writers could of gave it more time in the oven, it might not have been that bad. This however is truly awful.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. kpc
    May 16, 2019
    2
    Has all the hallmarks of out-of-touch writers who think they're now entitled to the adulation of their audience no matter how much of an increasingly steaming pile of **** they serve up weekly.

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

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

    If their efforts on that front are anything like Season 8 GoT, they shouldn't be anywhere near that franchise either. But Disney is into ignoring fans and putting out hot garbage on a tight schedule that will make the most money for the least effort and talent spent, so these writers should fit right in.    … Expand
  10. Elucidate
    May 16, 2019
    3
    A laughably bad end to a show whose quality has been in decline for quite some time now. Others have already covered the specifics exhaustively. Looking back at the early seasons, it's sad to think that this is how it all ends. Fortunately, it's only just the show.
  11. Arkon
    May 16, 2019
    2
    It's okey guys, the show isn't bad it just got a change of genre... to comedy...
  12. LoudestOne
    May 16, 2019
    3
    When the material no longer came from George R.R. Martin it has truly became unwatchable or just laughable.
  13. 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.
  14. Iracundus
    May 16, 2019
    0
    George Martin claimed the ending would be "bittersweet"but right now it just seems straight bitter with no sweetness at all. All of the character growth and internal struggles of the past seems to have been thrown away in favor of basically genetic predestination with Jaime and Daenerys. The touted threat of the White Walkers ends with a whimper. All those prophecies? Thrown out theGeorge Martin claimed the ending would be "bittersweet"but right now it just seems straight bitter with no sweetness at all. All of the character growth and internal struggles of the past seems to have been thrown away in favor of basically genetic predestination with Jaime and Daenerys. The touted threat of the White Walkers ends with a whimper. All those prophecies? Thrown out the window with no payoff. There is "subverting expectations" and there is just tearing things down for the sake of it to jerk with the audience.

    Nor does the supposedly leaked ending bring any comfort or sense of closure. Game of Thrones was based on the War of the Roses, and that ultimately only ended with someone taking the throne that had links to both of the major sides. Similarly, I do not see any ending with a Stark on the throne as giving closure because such a choice would be unacceptable to the other 7 Kingdoms, who would rightly suspect any such ruler of favoritism towards the North. The Targaryens were able to weld the petty kingdoms into one through being outsiders and through the actions of their dragons. Any Stark on the throne would face what the Lannisters would also have faced, namely an endless sequence of rebellions or even secession. That rules out Sansa. It is not believable that they would follow Bran, because he has no charisma or talent for ruling, and his mystic mumbo-jumbo would not be believed by most people. Finally there would again be the suspicion that he would be a puppet of Sansa or show favoritism even if he claims otherwise. Any Stark on the throne will be seen as a base of power centered on Winterfell and that would be unacceptable to the surviving lords of the 7 Kingdoms.

    Jon in terms of bloodline would offer the right mix of Targaryen and Stark, but let's face it, he's a horrible leader. He might have charisma and be a good fighter, but his political and command decisions are just awful. He is another Ned Stark in that his inflexibility and personal moral code ends up costing everyone.

    The original hints of a dual monarchy with Jon & Daenerys thematically would complete the Song of Ice and Fire. While modern viewers might feel uncomfortable with the idea of incest, they have handled even closer incest between Jaime and Cersei. Jon and Daenerys would temper each other's faults. A blasted devastated kingdom after defeating the White Walkers but with the promise of rebuilding. A true "Dream of Spring"

    Right now all we seem to be having is a blasted wasteland, the main characters mad, dead, or going into exile, and a kingdom on the cusp of tearing itself apart again.

    Martin has used the example of Aragorn from LoTR and how Aragorn's rule would have had consequences for all. Sure, explore those consequences, and sure have some nuances to Aragorn. But doing a 180 and turning Aragorn into a new tyrant is not some deep "subverting expectations" move. Such moves are simply for shock value and trolling and sadly it seems that is what GoT has turned into.

    Ironically George Martin, having written for TV before, was aware of and feared bad quality endings to TV series. Sadly that is precisely what he is getting.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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...
  17. Niallism
    May 16, 2019
    1
    This season would have been better if they gave us nothing at all. “Abysmal” doesn’t even touch it.
  18. 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.
  19. Rico7260
    May 15, 2019
    2
    Superb cinematography, ruined by mediocre Seto ring and the true causality being character development and storytelling logic.
  20. paukgavnyck
    May 15, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Неумелый фанфик по мотивам с прекрасным графеном, хорошей актерской игрой, и слитыми ходоками… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. TruthBearer
    May 15, 2019
    1
    Worst season ever! Most scenes doesn't make any sense. I thought episode 3 was bad, boy was I wrong; by comparison, episode 5 made episode 3 oscar worthy. Not hoping much for ep 6.
  23. Ghoster
    May 15, 2019
    0
    This season looks like screenplay writers didn't watch previous seasons at all! Nothing apply what was this show preparing for climax. None of prophecies ... Nothing. Jon Snow suddenly become weak and useless. Hope Martin would write real ending of this...
  24. Maag123
    May 14, 2019
    0
    Just a disgrace. The writers are absolutely terrible. There was no consistency and absolutely no logic to their actions. They just tried so hard to amaze us that they stopped thinking if the events they put in sequence made sense. They made the best show into a total waste of time.
  25. sourabh7
    May 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the people who think, plot for episode 5 was bad, just think about it one more time,
    Dany has lost her 2 dragons, of which one dragon was very recently killed by Cersei’s navy, she lost her dothraki army, she lost her lover, jorah, missandei was killed in front of her, and she couldn’t do anything about it, even after all these, she was betrayed by varys, jon, tyrion, she became possessive about her claim to the iron throne, her dream, her everything was under danger for her.
    Not to forget about the hatred she received from sansa, even after she had fought in the Great War, her under appreciation, she couldn’t get any love in the seven kingdoms.
    She was already short-tempered, and after all that anger and all that rage, she couldn’t control it, and lost control over her feelings, and she destroyed everything.
    Everything was perfectly plotted in the episode.
    Writers can’t make Arya look bad, because if she had killed cersei, then she would have to kill Cersei’s unborn child also, and that would have made Arya look cruel

    About Jaime leaving Brianne for cersei,
    Jaime loved both of them, but loved cersei more, so he had to make lies to make both Brianne and tyrion hate him, so that it would have been easier for them to forget Jaime.    … Expand
  26. ansab
    May 14, 2019
    1
    devastating writing and script , the best show and the writers totally ruined it
  27. one-pot
    May 14, 2019
    3
    "Subverting expectations" is a catch phrase used by dumb and dumber to divert your attention away from their garbage writing. GOT, a once intriguing and clever show has been reduced to an eye rolling shambles, complete with vacuous one-liners. Complex adult characters have been purposefully dumbed down, while one-dimensional teenage Arya has been promoted, probably because dumb and dumber"Subverting expectations" is a catch phrase used by dumb and dumber to divert your attention away from their garbage writing. GOT, a once intriguing and clever show has been reduced to an eye rolling shambles, complete with vacuous one-liners. Complex adult characters have been purposefully dumbed down, while one-dimensional teenage Arya has been promoted, probably because dumb and dumber figured she didn't require any intelligent nuanced dialogue, of which they have no hope of writing. Where once there was brilliant plot structure, there is now a sense of nothing making sense, which has nothing to do with subverting expectations and everything to do with dumb and dumber being totally out of their depth.… Expand
  28. Strahdcrown
    May 14, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seriously! WTF these guys were thinking??? The ultimate evil that was supposed to be beaten at the lest episode dies at episode 3 by the hands of Aria??? No epic fight with Jon? And then ... they turn Kaleesi in a mad queen??? WTF guys???? The hole season is a total mess after episode 3!… Expand
  29. WhatIsLoooove
    May 14, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 8 is a disaster, I was a fan of GOT until season 8, because it ruins all the work of the last 7 years, big incoherence, choice of the easy scenario, and a season incredibly but really incredibly rush, there is a gap between the S8 and the rest!

    Thanks to George RR Martin who did not have the courage (or strength?) to finish the novels since 2011 and leaves the fans in the most total confusion with this season 8 concluded and rush by someone else than him ... Thanks to D&D for having rushed and screwed up this season with your 73H limitations, its totally absurd!    … Expand
  30. ScriptError404
    May 14, 2019
    0
    Season 8 is actually the worst episodes I have seen from all seasons combined. Episode 1 and 2 were ok but then it got worse and worse.
  31. eliedmll
    May 14, 2019
    0
    In my opinion it's the worst GOT season. Very bad writing, I am disappointed with the scenario, so predictable.
  32. Dmlle
    May 14, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically, the worst season. Writers were so lazy. We've waited two years for this, really ? Arya and her horse coming from nowhere, Cersei killed by bricks, mad king killed so easily, Arya can't escape easily a city under siege but can kill the mad king and not be viewed by thousands of his soldiers, daynerys going mad after her victory, the hound fight is no vengeance at all, Bran is useless, Jon Snow didn't kill him or Cersei (basically the prince that wasn't really promised), Varys just wtf, Sam and others fought against white walkers but didn't die while qualifiers soldiers did (is it someWalt Disney ?). Actors themselves are so disappointed they try to hide their disappointment when they're asked about this season.… Expand
  33. klysman
    May 14, 2019
    0
    a great **** what they tried to make wity Daenerys and i hope d&d **** themselves
  34. Jmars13
    May 13, 2019
    2
    It gets 2 points for visuals, minus one for trading characters personality for unnecessary shock twists. Minus 2 for piss poor writing and lack of a cohesive story.

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

    It seems modern directors need to stay away from writing.
    These guys make great looking shows but cant tell a coherent story to save their lives. They took an amazing story and just Ryan Johnsoned the hell out of it until it it is now a complete train wreck    … Expand
  35. Hodgeo
    May 14, 2019
    0
    PLEASE TURN BACK ONCE YOU REACH 8 DUMB AND DUMBER. Honestly going to rewatch all the previous seasons to remind myself of the days where it was intriguing and nuanced with great character development- NOT ANYMOREEE BOOO
  36. rohbot
    May 14, 2019
    8
    The most relevant question that ardent GOT fans need to ask is whether season 8 is terrible because of the writing ... or because the popular fan-theories stewing over the 2-year wait has not come to pass.

    For many years, people have watched and re-watched season 1 to date, studying every character, every conversation, and every moment down to the smallest detail. As at the end of    The most relevant question that ardent GOT fans need to ask is whether season 8 is terrible because of the writing ... or because the popular fan-theories stewing over the 2-year wait has not come to pass.

    For many years, people have watched and re-watched season 1 to date, studying every character, every conversation, and every moment down to the smallest detail. As at the end of season 7; season 8 was bound on a highly predictable trajectory. Enter season 8, and the audience is left with quite the opposite. What has always remained a constant throughout the lifespan of the show is that "you either die the hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain" (vice-versa).

    Perhaps the main reason for the mixed emotions of Season 8 is that we see some of the most beloved characters turn into villains. Still, the complex and layered dialogue between characters is sorely missing in this final season of GOT. Instead, the audience is left to draw insight into characters motives and intention by gauging their facial expressions and body language against mesmerising and beautiful settings.

    One can't help but sympathise with the show-runners in drawing this detail-orientated and truly epic show to close in the space of 6 episodes alone (despite their extended lengths). It is indeed difficult to bid farewell to any long-running show - but GOT - is perhaps the most difficult to part ways with in recent years. The mortality of the characters that we have all grown to love and hate over 8 seasons is what makes GOT one of the kind. Season 8 neither needs saving nor (dare I say) shall ruin the entire series beyond repair. It shall remain the greatest television show in history for years to come.    … Expand
  37. 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!
  38. PiotrK
    May 14, 2019
    2
    To much hollywood not interested anymore. I am dissaponted like all my friends.
  39. Calcal18
    May 14, 2019
    0
    Terrible, ruined the entire legacy. Nothing makes sense, everything is rushed and pointless. 0/10 Feel like I've wasted years of my life watching this tripe
  40. unspacemonkey
    May 14, 2019
    2
    we have wait 8years for this sh..!! why the scenarist break all the trust we place on them?? for starwars trilogy??
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. BlinksFave
    May 13, 2019
    2
    The way they tell the Mad Queen story is the worst part of this show. D&D **** up an franchise
  44. CaptainJack
    May 13, 2019
    0
    They've pulled off the biggest plot twist in history, they've killed the show itself. The script is absolut trash. They've just destroyed years and years of characters evolutions and plans that where being realized since season one by using dumb surprises and incoherent situations.

    D&D should be ashamed of The disaster they made.
  45. Jwb003
    May 13, 2019
    1
    I’d need a **** dissertation to illustrate the lazy, fast paced, pointless writing and journeys the characters go through. I guess the moral of the story is you’re doomed to your nature so don’t even try to be better than those before you?
  46. MrRobotoMx
    May 13, 2019
    0
    What they did (writers) on season 8 should be a crime. What they did (writers) on season 8 should be a crime.
  47. Bosssulik
    May 13, 2019
    1
    GOT is dead!!! Worst season!!! I will never watch GOT again. And for this **** we waited for two years?
  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. Johnssoonn
    May 13, 2019
    10
    Great episode. All got what they deserved. They had the chance to bend the knee in episode 4. But they did not, because their own ego and arrogance. They started the killing of innocence by killing Missandei. The whole population had the chance to bend the knee. They did not. They followed Cersei to be used as barrier and got the consequences. PS: for people who think this is cruel, lookGreat episode. All got what they deserved. They had the chance to bend the knee in episode 4. But they did not, because their own ego and arrogance. They started the killing of innocence by killing Missandei. The whole population had the chance to bend the knee. They did not. They followed Cersei to be used as barrier and got the consequences. PS: for people who think this is cruel, look back at all the killing and bombing in real wars. The scale of terror and cruelty in WO1, WO2, the dropping of atom bombs on Japan, vietnam war etc is bigger.… Expand
  50. invein
    May 13, 2019
    1
    1 point for the production. The direction, the camera work, the effects and the acting are still amazing. but it really baffles me, how bad the writing has become. I mean, S7 was bad, but this a new low. It's sad, because many viewers are just blinded by the battle-scenes, and it seems they have forgotten why they even started to watch the show...well written drama, character development1 point for the production. The direction, the camera work, the effects and the acting are still amazing. but it really baffles me, how bad the writing has become. I mean, S7 was bad, but this a new low. It's sad, because many viewers are just blinded by the battle-scenes, and it seems they have forgotten why they even started to watch the show...well written drama, character development that made sense and a feeling, that the world of GoT was more than just a handful of characters making bad decisions just to keep the soap opera going. It really hurts to see it all go to **** because of some arrogant, dumb writers, but well...just one more episode. This season really made me wanna read the books.… Expand
  51. Hopfejt
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Absolute garbage. 10 years of character development and for what? At every opportunity D&D take the cheap way out, hoping that expensive fight scenes will distract the audience from lazy writing. HBO should honestly consider remaking this season with writers who still love the show. People have this season enough, they would have the audience tune in for an alternate ending.
  52. 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
  53. Detsa
    May 13, 2019
    2
    Une saison 8 qui part en couille. 8 saisons pour construire un magnifique chateau de carte et tout detruire avec une pichnette, c'est le sentiment que j'ai.
  54. meta_king
    May 13, 2019
    5
    Noooooooooooooooooot soooooooooooooooooooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!
  55. Etilias
    May 13, 2019
    2
    They destroyed the best Tv show ever. They raped the storylines of the best characters ever written. And I hate them for it. D&D (Dumb and Dumber) I hope you never get a job after this.
  56. DarKJuubi
    May 13, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We waited 2 years for the SFXs rendering of this episode.

    Bad writing at finest: the Scorpions become useless. Stupid war tactics. The Golden Company lasted less than a premature ejaculation. Dothrakis from nowhere. Arya's plot armor is so thick she could kill an army of dragons (Balerion size) without a scratch. Jaime, Daenerys and Jon' character developments...

    Thankfully, according to Ian McElhinney (Ser Barristan Selmy), George RR Martin finished the last two books and he's waiting for the end of the show (agreement between him and Dumb&Dumber).    … Expand
  57. DolanDuc
    May 13, 2019
    1
    The writers have clearly lost any sense of anything that was established going full 180 degree on any character development. I think that the aim was cheap thrills and shocks but this cells more like aimless roaming around that any clear thought. There was not a single clrlermver unpredictable trick or interesting moment. Going back to season 2 battle of the black water one can see how theThe writers have clearly lost any sense of anything that was established going full 180 degree on any character development. I think that the aim was cheap thrills and shocks but this cells more like aimless roaming around that any clear thought. There was not a single clrlermver unpredictable trick or interesting moment. Going back to season 2 battle of the black water one can see how the show has went downhill storywise. I think the got legacy would be soo much better without season 8 being ever produced… Expand
  58. Hishaam
    May 13, 2019
    1
    Sorry but this is the worst GOT season. Only 1 and 2 were “good”. It’s too predictable.
  59. Rrosas30
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Sloppy writing on behalf of D&D. They clearly stopped caring for the show which is unfortunate for everyone.
  60. ysmf
    May 13, 2019
    2
    It took 5 episodes to confirm my fear of how bad D&D and HBO writers/vision are. Episode 2 and 4 are fillers that doesn't serve much to the story, with 3 being the most ridiculous one of killing off the biggest threat of the series with a totally unrelated character arc. Episode 5 shows how they don't even care of character building anymore and just U-turned on two character arcs. Not evenIt took 5 episodes to confirm my fear of how bad D&D and HBO writers/vision are. Episode 2 and 4 are fillers that doesn't serve much to the story, with 3 being the most ridiculous one of killing off the biggest threat of the series with a totally unrelated character arc. Episode 5 shows how they don't even care of character building anymore and just U-turned on two character arcs. Not even that interested in the finale anymore when all they'd rather do are fan services and crap writing. It was a good 8 years, whilst the last 2 seasons being mediocre, this finale has been horrendous. It's all spectacle and plot twists just for the sake of plot twists. This is not what GOT was. The cast performance are amazing though--sad it's all just a bad script.

    Edit: Yes, I created an account just to post this because I'm thoroughly disappointed at how the biggest final season of my favorite series that I've followed since 2012 has been such a letdown. Never trust strangers to take care of your baby. Look at Star Wars after Lucas sold... same case here with HBO's Game of Thrones. R. I. P.    … Expand
  61. Samratakakaiser
    May 6, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 8 episode 3 worst episode in game of Thrones ever... i loved the idea that arya killed the NK, but the way she did it was just **** it was too simple for NK who everyone was scared of, this episode was great but, there were many mistakes in this episode, like how the hell did Sam survive? How did Ghost survive? And no one died in the crypts, they could have atleast killed Gilly, jon should have atleast had a sword fight with NK and then NK should have raised the dead, and after thanking Theon Bran should have turned towards warewood tree to position NK for arya and when NK is choking arya Bran should have warged in NK and unwarg just before arya stabs NK, that would have been Perfect.… Expand
  62. jcool4646
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Honestly this season has been a real disappointment this season was supposed to be the peak of the show. Instead it's been a let down. There is nothing that draws you in. This season I have had no emotional investment in the show whatsoever.
  63. TessaiKimon
    May 13, 2019
    0
    it's getting worse and worse since season 5, season 7 was absolutely dumb but this season has somehow become even dumber
  64. Starlightloves
    May 13, 2019
    0
    So many wasted years and wasted character development. All to destroy a great work of art by the laziest trash writing in history. I wouldn’t be shocked if the show runners can only find jobs with the hallmark network after this because it’s so bad.
  65. pmred
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Just nonsense. Spend seven years world-building and building characters for nothing. No payoff. Just dumb. I don't get why the critics like it at all.
  66. TLJstillsucks
    May 13, 2019
    2
    It’s obvious that HBO is paying off their reviewers. Why the Stark contrast in perceived quality, critics? It’s kind of funny, whenever critics rate something positively expect it to be **** and them to be paid off to write good reviews.
  67. Hunty231
    May 13, 2019
    1
    Character development almost doesn't make sense. Maybe should have made a longer season or 9th season. Feels rushed. Also Euron is a terrible villain. Stop giving him screen time.
  68. DavidFCorreia
    May 13, 2019
    3
    David Benioff and D. B. Weiss ruined one of the best shows ever in 5 episodes. I feel for George... Please, just don't give good reviews to those 2 horrible writters, they don't deserve get any opportunity to ruined another work from anyone.
  69. thelettere
    May 13, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just saw the 5th episode, when the complete and utter indifference and/or self-deception of the creators revealed itself, and in the ugliest possible way. I can't say incompetence because they showed what they are capable of in the first 4 seasons.

    Anyone with half a brain knew that the odds this season would be great were slim, after the steep decline in quality that was season 7 (after the slight decline of 5 and 6). But I decided to watch for the actors (I've grown attached to them!) and for the spectacle, and try to ignore everything else. And I was sorta able to do that over the first 4 episodes. But in this one it was impossible to overlook. This is a completely different show, with absolutely no essential relation in spirit or sensibility to that of previous seasons. Not a single character we strongly expected to live on in this episode died, and a whole bunch of tertiary ones did. However, several of the characters that died were long-running and those we were attached to, but the way the deaths were handled was such that it had no effect on me other than disgust (at the creators). Suddenly the Hound is a crazed madman whose only concern in killing his already dead brother? So much so that he'd commit suicide to do so? This bears no relation to the cynical, survival-over-everything Hound that we've known so long. Jamie and the Ship King Guy get in a fight to the death for no prescient reason. Arya survives for no apparent logical reason. On and on the list could go.

    D&D's approach here is obviously one in which visuals trump everything - bereft of reason or depth, they just want to set up the "coolest" looking shots, and go to whatever lengths are necessary to get them. And that is all they are concerned with. They showed this a little in season 7 when they had the dragon go north of the wall for no reason, but this season it takes over the entire show. Not a single character has emerged unscathed by this twisted lust for mindless spectacle.

    Finally I want to say a word to those who accuse those such as myself who get mad when creators piss all over their creations of "entitlement". That is the stupidest argument, and reveals a complete lack of understand of art and the essential nature of the relationship between an artist and his or her audience. A film-maker is merely a modern version of the story-teller who would tell tales around the fire. Just like today, many times there would be a person or few persons whose main role in the clan would be to create and/or memorize and pass on stories. That was their job. And if they started telling an intricately detailed, engrossing story, and you spent many hours listening to it, then all of a sudden towards the end started **** all over what they created, and obviously put no thought or effort into putting together a coherent or satisfying ending, and just stopped, the natural reaction is to be pissed. Why? Because at the most basic of levels it's rude. A storyteller is a kind of host, but of your mind rather than your body. And D&D have been some god-awfully rude hosts this season, with not the slightest consideration for the experience of their guests.

    And beyond that, it's someone not doing their job. If I hire someone to fix my plumbing, but it breaks the next day because they didn't do their job right, everyone would admit that anger is a natural reaction. But somehow a different standard is somehow applied to artists. And I think this reveals the philistinism of those individuals, that at the end of the day they don't hold art in much esteem at all. They are the same sort of folks that insist that who makes the art - what color, gender, ethnicity and so on - matters crucially. Which again, makes no sense. If I buy a chair, do I care what the identity of the person who made it is? No, I care that the chair works, that it doesn't break when I sit on it, that it is comfortable, ect. It is only when I do not care about the chair - for whatever reason - that other things become pre-eminently important. And these identity critics - like those who attack anyone who dares have standards and basic expectations of care and/or competence in art - could care less if all the museums and theaters burned to the ground - as long as their pet ideologies are given their due, or they get their "fix" of emotional manipulation (respectively).    … Expand
  70. Alistarr
    May 13, 2019
    1
    A rushed mess. They refused to give this show the ending it deserved by opting for a shorter season to stick to the 73 episode timeline they set in the beginning. While I don't find the twists bad by any means, the plot is too rushed for them to make sense and give any sort of satisfaction to the characters arch. If they stuck with the same script and spread it out over a 10 episode seasonA rushed mess. They refused to give this show the ending it deserved by opting for a shorter season to stick to the 73 episode timeline they set in the beginning. While I don't find the twists bad by any means, the plot is too rushed for them to make sense and give any sort of satisfaction to the characters arch. If they stuck with the same script and spread it out over a 10 episode season I feel like it would have tied things up in a way that stuck true to the characters development. Instead we got this train wreck. I personally, won't even be buying season 8 on DVD to complete my collection. Rather just throw the whole set in the trash and forget it ever existed.… Expand
  71. 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
  72. DrBlahBlah
    May 13, 2019
    3
    What a bunch of BS this season is. The first two episodes were okay. Tedious at times, but at least coherent. "The Long Night" on the other hand was a nonsensical disappointment, and "The Bells" was a complete storytelling catastrophe. I'm genuinely afraid to watch the finale.
  73. Esmaeil74
    May 13, 2019
    6
    واقعا این فصل خیلی خراب شده
    تمام داستان ها رو دارن گند میزنن
  74. Matius98
    May 13, 2019
    2
    The first two seasons make it hopeful for the viewer that the story will be finished satisfyingly, even though you can filll so much plot into just 4 more episodes. But those are lies. It just goes downhill from there and after already established, average season 7, the last one shows that you can hit the bottom - and very hard at that.
  75. Comixd123
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Shame on producers!!!! Congratulations on ruining the whole show by this season 8!
  76. NahuBDF
    May 12, 2019
    0
    This season is absolute trash. It retroactively ruins the show completely. We haven't seen such an awful ending for a TV show since Dexter and Lost. I can't believe they ruined the legacy of an amazing show with the worst ending possible. I hate the producers with every ounce of my being.
  77. Midgetelf0585
    May 12, 2019
    2
    Sigh... Lots of pretty stuff, but zero feeling or motivation behind any of it. All the lore, all the proficies are blown away in Dragon Fire for the sake of misplaced fan service.
  78. egoBorder
    May 12, 2019
    2
    Two points for music and set design, some of the acting. As far as writing and directing, this is the worst the show has ever been
  79. CrimsonFlush
    May 12, 2019
    1
    The series hasn't been the same since GRRM stopped writing for them. It's turned into a Saturday morning super hero cartoon. All the gritty realism and believable fighting has been tossed out the window in exchange for the same old badly written fantasy trope with Gary Stu and Mary Sue on full display. All the build up for a final battle with the ultimate evil and it's just a bunch ofThe series hasn't been the same since GRRM stopped writing for them. It's turned into a Saturday morning super hero cartoon. All the gritty realism and believable fighting has been tossed out the window in exchange for the same old badly written fantasy trope with Gary Stu and Mary Sue on full display. All the build up for a final battle with the ultimate evil and it's just a bunch of garbled fights with the good guys slipping out of impossible battles, most of which they cut away from with no explanation of how they managed to fight off the literally hundreds of zombie foes. It's as if Weiss and Benioff took the best fan fiction mailed to them and wrote it into the story. I'm through with this young adult bubble gum fantasy. I can only hope GRRM is writing the new spin-off that takes place in the past since there's little chance of finishing the books before he's dead.… Expand
  80. DejanMC
    May 12, 2019
    0
    The writing has been terrible. Everything that GOT had going for it has been suspended for a few moments of CGI and gratuitous violence. There are so many holes in the lame plot line. This whole season has been beyond disappointing.
  81. FantasticMrFux
    May 12, 2019
    0
    The lack of internal consistency and destroying of seasons of character growth has made this the worst ending to any show I have ever seen. The writing it’s atrocious. It’s embarrassing. They would have been better off not filming anything at all.
  82. Kevinthewoods
    May 12, 2019
    7
    The show just hasn’t been the same since they stopped following the books. There’s so much that the main characters do that is just super uncharacteristic of them. It’s just sloppy at this point. I’m still enjoying it somewhat mostly just because of the spectacle of it all but this shows quality has definitely taken a big hit.
  83. Paulminotti
    May 12, 2019
    1
    Terrible writing and horribly rushing through the story has ruined this season. There were times it could've been good but these few moments are eclipsed by the terrible ones
  84. Sep14
    May 12, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a horrible ending to a fantastic show. So disappointing. There were so
    Many things that needed to be explained, but in the end Cersi was killed by just a pile of rocks and got to be with her true love, Dany for seven seasons always had innocent people as her priority but for SOME reason this goes astray... they are humanizing Cersi and dehumanizing Dany. Awful and rushed way to end such a magnificent show. What a shame.    … Expand
  85. MityaJ
    May 12, 2019
    0
    Huh. Careful exposition of 7 seasons, and then rush B in one season. Thnx for killing the show.
  86. 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.
  87. RicardoRamrardo
    May 12, 2019
    1
    I feel sorry for the actors and all the crew and effects folks that put their heart and soul into this travesty. But as the great Butthead once said, “You can’t polish a turd, Beavis”, and the writing this season is absolutely atrocious.
  88. judgedove
    May 12, 2019
    0
    The writing has gone down the **** once D&D don't have GRR's books as source. I didn't think it could get worse than last seasons writing disaster but somehow D&D managed to find a way.
    Its as one dimensional as Dora the explorer or some other nursery cartoon at this point.
  89. srtafozex
    May 12, 2019
    0
    I am disappointed with this season as it is the last one. I am also disappointed with the direction the series is taking and how likely it will end.
  90. TheFirm34
    May 12, 2019
    1
    It is very clear the show runners, the producers, the writers and actors have no idea what they are doing. This season has become the equivalent of a book report you were asked to write even though the grades are already out. They are phoning it in while laughing all the way to the bank. How HBO agreed to this script is beyond me. A sad end to what should have been one of the best shows ofIt is very clear the show runners, the producers, the writers and actors have no idea what they are doing. This season has become the equivalent of a book report you were asked to write even though the grades are already out. They are phoning it in while laughing all the way to the bank. How HBO agreed to this script is beyond me. A sad end to what should have been one of the best shows of TV. In the words of Donald Trumpf; "SAD".… Expand
  91. Karidooo
    May 12, 2019
    1
    One point because of the good production but actually there is no more logic behind the actions and the story. So overall a really terrible story telling. There isn't even one sword duel in the first four series.. Too much effort for the actors to train? What the hell.. Season 3 is actually the worst final you could imagine regarding the white walkers.. The scenes are stolen by "Lord ofOne point because of the good production but actually there is no more logic behind the actions and the story. So overall a really terrible story telling. There isn't even one sword duel in the first four series.. Too much effort for the actors to train? What the hell.. Season 3 is actually the worst final you could imagine regarding the white walkers.. The scenes are stolen by "Lord of the Rings" and there is nothing unique. The way the white walkers act is without any logic and the end is just so stupid. Comparing with earlier scenes, the way it is ended is just NOT possible. Every child could imagine this. Too much money went into the production, so they hired terrible and stupid story writers. Good Job HBO destroying a saga!… Expand
  92. galjak
    May 11, 2019
    0
    It's a travesty. The characters are totally out of character. The writing is very bad
  93. superhotchesse
    May 11, 2019
    3
    This is not game of thrones anymore when i stareted the show i didnt know what i was geting in to after i finished the first season i knew that this is something special but in the last two season felt like the magic was lost and i feel like the magic will never come back
  94. Ewan143
    May 11, 2019
    0
    All that was required from this season was to give a meaningful ending to the last seven seasons of character development and world building. Unfortunately this season did nothing but disappoint. From start to finish, this season was ruined by the writers trying to force ‘plot twists’ that had no set up or context within the story. Adding to this, every main character seemed to be coveredAll that was required from this season was to give a meaningful ending to the last seven seasons of character development and world building. Unfortunately this season did nothing but disappoint. From start to finish, this season was ruined by the writers trying to force ‘plot twists’ that had no set up or context within the story. Adding to this, every main character seemed to be covered head to toe in plot armour; this completely removed any semblance of tension. In isolation this season would have received a 3/4, but because it completely ruined the last 7 seasons it has to get a zero. If you have watched up to season 7, just stop there as season 8 will not only disappoint, but will ruin your enjoyment of everything that came before. tensionsn… Expand
  95. Rmiles801
    May 11, 2019
    0
    How any critic can give this show over a 60 is just mind blowing, but then there are some over 80, find a new career. This show used to be so good, gone are those days, AWFUL writing, show has been condensed to the point where all the good dialogue and witty character development is absent, now it's just boring non-sense to move the boring plot, this show is so predictable, the few timesHow any critic can give this show over a 60 is just mind blowing, but then there are some over 80, find a new career. This show used to be so good, gone are those days, AWFUL writing, show has been condensed to the point where all the good dialogue and witty character development is absent, now it's just boring non-sense to move the boring plot, this show is so predictable, the few times it's NOT..well.. something just so mind-numbingly stupid happens that it's like the most "Cringy" show ever, oh how the mighty have fallen.… Expand
  96. azendius
    May 11, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything done is just for shock value, without any consideration of whether it makes any sense. Even in earlier seasons, the more the writers veered from the story, the worse it got. They just can't make a plot that makes any sense on their own.… Expand
  97. Capellino
    May 10, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's getting worse and worse.i bet I whould have made a better writing than those guys… Expand
  98. Notshoaib
    May 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of thrones was arguably the greatest show of all time until season 8. The show runners only concern is ending the show and moving onto Star Wars to cash out even further. The season has been plagued by rushed scenes, teleportation and the instantaneous defeat of the night king. They claimed a shorter season would help maintain quality of writing, however as star bucks cups and a new kings landing (where’s the water? Do dumb and dumber even know there own show?) indicate that they couldn’t be bothered producing quality anymore. A real insult to game of thrones fans, the characters and George R.R. Martin.… Expand
  99. KhalSancho
    May 10, 2019
    0
    Worst season by far! I loved this show the first 4 seasons has to be some of the I have ever seen on TV. But now that were so far from the actual story these guys D&D are RUINING it. This season is soo bad its making me realize that season 7 was not all that good either.I wish they could can this whole season and we could just forget about it, and then someone else can do it justice byWorst season by far! I loved this show the first 4 seasons has to be some of the I have ever seen on TV. But now that were so far from the actual story these guys D&D are RUINING it. This season is soo bad its making me realize that season 7 was not all that good either.I wish they could can this whole season and we could just forget about it, and then someone else can do it justice by taking there time on it. Way to fast paced and less impactful .… Expand
  100. Decoz
    May 10, 2019
    2
    Pretty bad. Even more than in his previous two seasons, this season is full of clichés and forces too many moments. It is simply not credible.
    Writers seem to NOT KNOW what to do with the characters. They decided to waste time in some visual effects, forced moments and in foolish and pointless moments in a show of 6 episodes that even try to move fast enough, like their previous season.    Pretty bad. Even more than in his previous two seasons, this season is full of clichés and forces too many moments. It is simply not credible.
    Writers seem to NOT KNOW what to do with the characters. They decided to waste time in some visual effects, forced moments and in foolish and pointless moments in a show of 6 episodes that even try to move fast enough, like their previous season. It still seems that they focus on pleasing their new audience first.... It is that or, they really never knew what to do without the books in the background, or maybe both. I do not know why I expected something this time.    … Expand
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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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