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. adrenilinmatt
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    The show is its own monster after detaching from the safety of martins writing, and in some areas you could argue it has suffered slightly for it, last season had 1 or 2 weaker episodes, the writers clearly trying to move all of the key players into position ready for the end, and the first episode of this season was more or less a calm before the storm episode. Which is COMPLETELY ok. NotThe show is its own monster after detaching from the safety of martins writing, and in some areas you could argue it has suffered slightly for it, last season had 1 or 2 weaker episodes, the writers clearly trying to move all of the key players into position ready for the end, and the first episode of this season was more or less a calm before the storm episode. Which is COMPLETELY ok. Not every episode needs to be 10/10 heart-in-your-mouth action, game of thrones has always had slower episodes, and im kind of glad they didnt rush straight into the war from the get go. Building tension has always been GoTs strong suite, we know whats coming, we usually always do with this show.

    The thing that really sets GoT apart from any other show is that, 99 percent of the time, when we know something is coming, GoT delivers and then some. Think of all of those big episodes in the past, the big ones we waited eagerly for. The red wedding, hardhome, botb, winds of winter (my personal favorite epside of all time) and now, we KNOW whats coming.

    And i for one am feeling very secure in the idea that GoT will deliver. It has earned that trust, by delivering so many times before.

    I am READY. A good start, leads to an amazing end.    … Expand
  2. BCafGun
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    It's strange, but I wasn't disappointed by the final season, like mainstream was.
    There are some flaws, of course. But not so "lethal", as for me.

    So watch it at your own risk.
  3. jackherer50
    May 21, 2019
    10
    This rich story, that has been an exciting roller coaster, is now shaped on a story no one saw coming. We finally know who the main characters are, and who everything that happened so far mattered. Complex characters, great acting, and finally dragons.
  4. Borgoros
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Still shocking, awesome twists, set pieces and huge battles/duels. Many do hope for something else and give it a poor rating because of it, their loss!!
  5. elnur4ikk
    May 2, 2019
    10
    It was the most emotional and stressful episode I have ever watched on TV. Everybody did their best to make this episode incredible.
  6. Arsalan99
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    Hands down one of the best TV series of all time.
    My favorite series ever, and possibly the most popular and
    anticipated in the history of television.
    Simply amazing and definitely recommended.
  7. manningn15
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that I might be in the minority of fans because yes there were things I would have changed but that is with most seasons of most shows and overall I really enjoyed this last season and it is one of my favorite final seasons of all time. The lead acting was phenomenal especially from Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Gwendoline Christie, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Rory McCann, Kristofer Hivju, Iain Glen, Isaac Hempstead Wright and Alfie Allen. Pilou Asbæk, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Gemma Whelan, Jacob Anderson, Bella Ramsey, Tobias Menzies, Daniel Portman, Jerome Flynn, and Conleth Hill gave outstanding supporting performances. Carice van Houten and Joe Dempsie gave excellent guest performances. The visual effects were exceptional especially in the scene where Jon and Daenerys were riding on Drogon and Rhaegal, the scene where Drogon melts the Iron Throne, and the scene where Viserion was attacking Winterfell, the dragons Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal are the best visual effects I have ever seen in a TV show. The costumes wore by Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner, Lena Headey, Carice van Houten, Kit Harington, Nathalie Emmanuel, Maisie Williams, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, John Bradley, Alfie Allen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, and Kirstofer Hivju were remarkable. The makeup and hairstyling was stupendous especially on Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Carice van Houten, Nathalie Emmanuel, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner, Kristofer Hivju, Pilou Asbæk, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey, Nikolai Coster-Waldau, Gwendoline Christie, Alfie Allen, Isaac Hempstead Wright, John Bradley, Hannah Murray, and Gemma Whelan. The music was superb as always, the opening theme is my favorite opening theme of all time. The writing was great but there were only a few things I didn't like like the way Rhaegal and Missandei we're killed and I didn't like how Daenerys was turned into a tyrant and killed but overall I loved this season and it was another A+ season and I can say that this is my 2nd favorite TV series of all time and always will be.… Expand
  8. Haandy
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Pra a última temporada foi bom ate a longa noite, a destruição de Westeros foi boa também, mas o resto pode no lixo
  9. dgk15
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice episode 1 ! great show. he 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 right now, the season premiere is solid as usual. This review will be updated weekly and will be a work in progress as the episodes pickup momentum before the end is near.… Expand
  10. pedropascal
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Thrones" is an unwieldy beast, and it's still possible that the show won't be able to stick the landing. But if the premiere is any guide, like Jon and Daenerys' dizzying date, the remaining five episodes promise to be a genuinely wild ride.
  11. Carlegend
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    this season is full of emotions and promises to be a great ending for the big TV series
  12. tobbie
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    episode 3 was spectacular, although many did not like it at all, in my opinion it was very good
  13. theinvisible85
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    the mixture of suspense and sadness, make this season much better than the previous one and now we only focus on what has always been the emblem of the series, the throne
  14. Genius49
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    the war that broke out between the living and the dead was shocking, I hope and the last war to come is just as shocking or better
  15. loyalty
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the way in which arya kills the night king was really surprising and I expected no less from this series… Expand
  16. kingofwesteros6
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    the evolution of this series is incredible, however it does not leave that essence that characterizes it
  17. yococ58
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    the suspense and surprise war formula make this episode unmatched super great
  18. alexio89
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    it feels like the end that is very sad but also very exciting why we do not know what will happen and finally will stay with the throne
  19. itsme89
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truth at first I was surprised that Arya was the one who killed the NK, but then I said, where are the damn prophecies, I hope (because I love the series very much and I still have some hope) that the remaining 3 episodes clarify because it was Arya the hero… Expand
  20. butisnoascool
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    la mejor serie de todaaaaaas, fue uyn emocionante capitulo el 3 , ya no aguanto por el final
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. kasun252
    May 19, 2019
    10
    I think it's very good season for ending..Not like a fairytale story ends..
  24. Christingulk
    May 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it's shocking what's happened to the plot it's still one of the best shows I have ever watched. I think that's why it's so big and viewed because it goes against what traditional people think should happen. It's been a great show overall and to end it on a bang is great rather than dragging it out ! People are stupid for creating a petition get over it.… Expand
  25. bauer1365
    May 20, 2019
    10
    FANTASTIC END//this season was great and tyrion is the beSt for always/staRk=happy End
  26. LouisLindsay
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!! Good as ever. A lot of people are making this season out to be bad, however, the writing, spectacle and and music is as fantastic as ever! Would highly recommend
  27. Speak-The-Truth
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    a fitting finale of a complete saga, with epic events, it is sad that the detractors cannot accept the story and its telling, wanting rather a more cinematic finale rather than a story
  28. tvhomebound
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    When a series reaches this level of quality and popularity its hard to satisfy the enormous amount of fans. And with the massive plot that GOT had, it really made it impossible to make a perfect ending. But i think season 8 had its own moments, which some of them was really great. like episode 2 , which i think its in the top ten episodes of the series. And in other episodes, apart fromWhen a series reaches this level of quality and popularity its hard to satisfy the enormous amount of fans. And with the massive plot that GOT had, it really made it impossible to make a perfect ending. But i think season 8 had its own moments, which some of them was really great. like episode 2 , which i think its in the top ten episodes of the series. And in other episodes, apart from some minor and major errors in writing, we had the best level of acting , directing and composing. overall my real rating for this season is 8 but because many people acted dramatically and gave it very low ratings i'll give it a 10 .… Expand
  29. mytvcritic
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    This season is really underrated. i dont wanna say its great but it has its own moments that real fans wil enjoy it. And the acting and atomsphere is really good like other seasons. Especially episode 3 that has got great visuals and its thrilling as hell. overall it was a good ending not a bad one for sure. People should not be so dramatic about it.
  30. KingCrimsonfan
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Good ending. Yeah maybe too hard to admit for some dramatic and purist people but it was good. Yeah some errors here and there, but overall the quality and the feeling was good. Maybe a decade later people will understand the genius and uniqueness of this show.
  31. Aleklar
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This Season is perfect I don't understand this hate this is game of thrones
  32. Schwammlgott
    May 26, 2019
    9
    It's not as good as season 1-7 but still very good, a 8.4 for me
    There could have been more than just 6 parts and then more detailed, but it's ok as it is
    The things that happened are ok, not what I thought would happen, but that's Game of Thrones
  33. Andrea98
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My opinion and feelings about the second episode of season 8:
    The last day and night before the clash between living and dead is portrayed masterly, especially in terms of story and characters interactions and the feelings they sense during what it might be their last day alive. Everyone decides to do and say what they need to do and say before dying and that is conveyed to the spectator in the most human way. Of course this makes dialogues simple and politics to almost nothing. At this point everyone had better acknowledge that GoT is made up especially of emotions and action, like it or not.    … Expand
  34. KingInTheNorth1
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season had a solid pilot, a little bit slow in my opinion but it showed us so many character reunions that we've been waiting for. Jon learning the truth as early as this episode was a wise choice from the show-runners also him riding the dragon named after his father was an important step into his transition to a true Targaryen. All in all, this episode was really fun to watch.… Expand
  35. punkisdead
    Apr 16, 2019
    9
    Fantasy and politics, something Tolkien showed us in a perfect way but lacked politcs, don't get me wrong Tolkien is the master and this is a well created show that makes honor of this.
  36. emirbud
    Dec 15, 2019
    8
    What a disappointment. This is a big blow for all the fans who've been invested so much emotionally and mentally in GOT for years. Sure, we'll get over it, but I do feel a fair amount of resentment and disdain towards the creators of the show. Two more episodes to go. We shall see if the appraisal of the show changes for better, but I doubt it. They seem to have messed up beyond anyWhat a disappointment. This is a big blow for all the fans who've been invested so much emotionally and mentally in GOT for years. Sure, we'll get over it, but I do feel a fair amount of resentment and disdain towards the creators of the show. Two more episodes to go. We shall see if the appraisal of the show changes for better, but I doubt it. They seem to have messed up beyond any meaningful redemption. This is even worse than Breaking Bad's last season. They did so much wrong, I can't even get into the specifics here. It's too painful.
    OK, after I've gotten over my disappointment with the last season, my overall opinion of the entire series is rather high. It was fun, but I took it way too seriously.    … Expand
  37. brockcheese
    Apr 14, 2019
    8
    The show kicks off with one of the best episodes yet. But it is still way too slow for the last season which ends up being quite underwhelming. I'm sure it will pick up steam but that can't happen soon enough.
  38. Tiger_X
    May 21, 2019
    8
    GoT is still the most spectacular TV program to be produced to date. Despite all the crybabies.

    As someone who loved season six and felt that season seven was the most epic TV season in existence, I do understand why fans are somewhat disappointed with Season 8. It isn't as gritty, feels a bit too rushed, and some of the lines feel cheesy. The long night was too dark and short, and that    GoT is still the most spectacular TV program to be produced to date. Despite all the crybabies.

    As someone who loved season six and felt that season seven was the most epic TV season in existence, I do understand why fans are somewhat disappointed with Season 8. It isn't as gritty, feels a bit too rushed, and some of the lines feel cheesy. The long night was too dark and short, and that is really the biggest mistake of the season.

    GoT season 8 is very far from a dirt poor score, which makes reviewers look like dumb whinny sheep.    … Expand
  39. powerage78
    May 1, 2019
    8
    Game of thrones has lost some of it's glimmer. It's still a great series, but it lacks some of the dynamics it had with all of it's side stories and all of it's character developments.
  40. Bibliographer
    Apr 17, 2019
    8
    As the engaging new opening credits make clear, the scope has been reduced. Things are more confined and intense, as sprawling and disparate storylines have become conflated. So a lot of characters heretofore separated by continents are rubbing up against each other. The first episode cleverly sets this into a recapitulation of many of the very first episode's story beats. Satisfying andAs the engaging new opening credits make clear, the scope has been reduced. Things are more confined and intense, as sprawling and disparate storylines have become conflated. So a lot of characters heretofore separated by continents are rubbing up against each other. The first episode cleverly sets this into a recapitulation of many of the very first episode's story beats. Satisfying and entertaining.… Expand
  41. H3x3nh4mm3r
    May 21, 2019
    8
    Enjoyable apart from the last 2 episodes. Alot of key things that happened seemed rushed and not alot of impact for them. Wish they spread it out over 10 episodes and added a little more depth and a little less rushed. Sad for the series to end but there is plenty of opportunity for them to do spin off series which hopefully will be limited series rather than on going sagas. Good bye gotEnjoyable apart from the last 2 episodes. Alot of key things that happened seemed rushed and not alot of impact for them. Wish they spread it out over 10 episodes and added a little more depth and a little less rushed. Sad for the series to end but there is plenty of opportunity for them to do spin off series which hopefully will be limited series rather than on going sagas. Good bye got you will be missed.… Expand
  42. TjC_ocean
    Jun 24, 2019
    8
    Overall, I loved the entire series. I am writing a review on season 8 because of all the negative press it received. I completed season 8 and had no major problems with it at all. I was disappointed in that it felt as if they cramped two seasons into one by combining the big fight against the dead and the big fight against Kings Landing. The dead war could have been season 8 by itself andOverall, I loved the entire series. I am writing a review on season 8 because of all the negative press it received. I completed season 8 and had no major problems with it at all. I was disappointed in that it felt as if they cramped two seasons into one by combining the big fight against the dead and the big fight against Kings Landing. The dead war could have been season 8 by itself and Kings Landing season 9 by itself as well...not sure why the show had to suddenly stop after season 8. This compressing two seasons into one made for less character development, less compelling storylines, and less in the way of emotional involvement by the audience. There were many obvious death scenes but that itself does not create a good story. The richness of season 8 also led to too many instances where the viewer who lost some memory of events from previous seasons or dared elect to watch season 8 without watching the prior seasons would have lost many subtle nuances in dialogue and action. In other words, season 8 could not stand-alone and fully enjoyed without prior knowledge...this was most unfortunate given the massive media surrounding the season...I am sure many tuned in just out of curiosity but may have fallen off by the second or third episode of the season.

    There were also obvious attempts by the writers to challenge the audience by not taking the story where we all anticipated. They wanted to offer some surprises...Some worked and other did not...sometimes history (life) can imitate art but there are times art has to imitate history (life)...in the cases of the latter the storylines don't always end cleanly, characters don't always die in a blaze of glory, and the good guys don't always come out on top. The writers should have trusted the audience more and not have tried so hard to create the big surprise ending and instead been truer to what the story was in seasons 1 thru 7. Overall the series is a 10...season 8 as a stand-alone is an 8.

    Finally, the vitriol over the ending is totally unwarranted...there were hints that this was coming throughout the series...we (me included) all just got lost in the spectacle of the other two charterers (whom I shall not name) as the hero and heroine of the series and overlooked the rest.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. Fixer84
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    It's not all to throw away! While it's undeniable that this is the worst season of Game of Thrones, it's only insignificant when compared to the others. The problem with this eighth and final season is that Game of Thrones had accustomed us all too well. And therefore, when the show goes down, even if it doesn't do it in a disastrous way, the public, especially the generalist one,It's not all to throw away! While it's undeniable that this is the worst season of Game of Thrones, it's only insignificant when compared to the others. The problem with this eighth and final season is that Game of Thrones had accustomed us all too well. And therefore, when the show goes down, even if it doesn't do it in a disastrous way, the public, especially the generalist one, perceives it as an insult and a havoc.… Expand
  45. SchroederRock
    May 20, 2019
    7
    Season 8, the final season of the narrative arc that has spanned the core Game of Thrones series (there's word of a prequel that established Westeros is in the making), is largely OK and not much more. Game of Thrones has always stood strong and made tough choices to keep the series fresh and its central characters extremely important. The revelation of Jon Snow's heritage, Daenerys'Season 8, the final season of the narrative arc that has spanned the core Game of Thrones series (there's word of a prequel that established Westeros is in the making), is largely OK and not much more. Game of Thrones has always stood strong and made tough choices to keep the series fresh and its central characters extremely important. The revelation of Jon Snow's heritage, Daenerys' ascension as a new superpower, the battle with the Night King, and Cersei's resistance all feel mishandled. So much of season 8 feels so rushed. Sometimes the show's writing and narrative choices feel great but the biggest moments often come off as rushed and insincere which will annoys probably a majority of fans. Even in the series finale, the most important episode to land in the entire GoT catalog, idiotic choices in storytelling, flash forwarding, and more leave room for an inappropriate amount of questions that needed to be answered. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone cruising through the reviews so I'll keep from any real plot reveals that could spoil the fun for another viewer but I just can't be happy with what happened in the final episode, which started off fine and then beings to fall apart after the 1/3 point of its 79 minute runtime. I can't believe the show's writers forced everything into 6 episodes when HBO offered them a solid 10 episodes which were probably required to bridge gaps and let big moments really breathe. If Martin's books follow the same general path of the TV series there's going to be a second uproar from fans. Martin has a chance to not be so ignorant and hasty as the show's executive producers and directors and I doubt Martin would be so numb to a good ending that he'd risk repeating the final events the same way the show did. This is the risk you run when you get ahead of yourself. Perhaps the show should have taken more time off? But the final season had already skipped a year to make sure it was polished up. No matter what, HBO will surely be spiteful toward GoT's show heads for ending things so rocky. The first 7 seasons all had their special moments and the rise of Jon Snow seems like such an easy home run to hit and yet I have to completely disagree with where the show's creators lead his path when all is said and done despite having several special moments in season 8. Perhaps the only things gotten right in the final moments of GoT is the remaining Stark family's bow-tied end, Daenerys' outcome, Tyrion Lannister's huge importance being recognized more and more. Just about everything else felt wrong, it felt half-assed with plot twists.… Expand
  46. jackaz15
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Game of Thrones' rushed final chapter lacks intricate and organic storytelling, leaving behind wasted opportunities and squandered goodwill in its fiery wake; however, it coherently wraps up (most) character arcs and twists the knife in enough unexpected ways to end on a reasonably satisfying note, all while providing the cinematic entertainment fans have come to expect.
  47. SITBR1995
    May 20, 2019
    7
    Brilliant cinematography (arguably the best season for this). Acting was superb from most of the actors and actresses. I really liked episodes 2, 3, and the finale. I thought 1 was lackluster, 4 was good but flawed and 5 was just alright. This season’s writing was rushed but I was satisfied with the overall character arcs. Still one of the greatest series ever but this season ensured itBrilliant cinematography (arguably the best season for this). Acting was superb from most of the actors and actresses. I really liked episodes 2, 3, and the finale. I thought 1 was lackluster, 4 was good but flawed and 5 was just alright. This season’s writing was rushed but I was satisfied with the overall character arcs. Still one of the greatest series ever but this season ensured it won’t be remembered as number one. Nevertheless, I’ll always love Game of Thrones… Expand
  48. KayVen17
    May 22, 2019
    7
    + schöne Bilder (Kino-Niveau)
    + Set auf Top-Niveau
    + Die Musik ist mal wieder on Point

    - zu viele Logikfehler
    - Staffel wirkt gehetzt
    - Charakterentwicklung mancher Charaktere ist unbefriedigend
    - Konflikt wird zu schnell gelöst
  49. hoseinking29
    Apr 16, 2019
    7
    its good 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 right now
  50. 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.
  51. Diptanshu
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. everything was awesome until after episode 3!start was good with building up for real identity of jon snow and war with dead,every character felt complete with arc at last yet jamies journey was awesome the things he been through until he went to die with cersei felt very bad ending to the greatest villian of tv history died with rocks!episode 3 was absouletly awesome with score and fight and aryas blow,even for ep5 it can work the manner of potrayal of the scene what made it teribble to watch!somehow we can digest yaa cersei was better than dany then too ending for her felt incomplete the iron throne fired up was good thing and main thing happened offcourse that the reason to fight even after all that the gathering of everyone was awesome at episode 3 and at last the bran will be king was a great thing too the ending with the trio was awesome and felt complete as there ambition was acheieved satisfing ending of episode with the trio yet felt dissapoint for whole season and ending of whole series!everything was awesome score,acting,screenplay only the story was concered they should approach with other way or with same story should be treated with nice buildup should be worth the series ending perfectly!overall a non satisfying conclusion to a greatest series of all time!… Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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!
  55. Arek2909
    May 7, 2019
    6
    Except the boring second episode, season 8 really satisfies me. And still 2 episodes to go.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. Souruin
    May 6, 2019
    6
    Worst season ever............................................................ thats enough
  61. Esmaeil74
    May 13, 2019
    6
    واقعا این فصل خیلی خراب شده
    تمام داستان ها رو دارن گند میزنن
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. meta_king
    May 13, 2019
    5
    Noooooooooooooooooot soooooooooooooooooooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!
  73. 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
  74. josecaio
    May 20, 2019
    5
    absolutamente deplorável. um verdadeiro escárnio com a obra original. esta última temporada foi uma verdadeira piada de mau gosto.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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!
  91. 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
  92. 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...
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. meinsouza
    May 5, 2019
    4
    Absolutely poorly written, stupid character decisions and development, a frustrating conclusion to what was once a great show
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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 !
  99. 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...
  100. 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
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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

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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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