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. ansab
    May 14, 2019
    1
    devastating writing and script , the best show and the writers totally ruined it
  2. giovannasch
    May 20, 2019
    1
    When I die I want d&d to lower me into my grave so they can let me down one last time.
  3. FelixAlexander
    May 22, 2019
    1
    The season was rushed and the character development has just gone downhill, not to mention the butchering of Daenerys' character.
  4. StefanFrunze
    May 22, 2019
    1
    Worst written show ending in a history! Season 8 doesn’t have any logical connection with previous ones and the story line at all.
  5. Cintia
    May 22, 2019
    1
    horrible final, perdida del hilo argumental, dejando lagunas en muchas historias. mira cómo será que lo hicieron tan apurados que hasta hubo errores graves en dos capítulos, como el vaso de Starbucks y la mano de oro de Jaime.
  6. Darren_35
    May 22, 2019
    1
    Trash don't waste your time .....................................................................................
  7. 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
  8. Poisonedblade
    May 2, 2019
    2
    Game of Thrones needs to stick to what it knows best. Incest and Midget Porn. They really dropped the ball on the massive battle in ep 3. No strategy from either side. It's as if the showrunners just said, "Hey, let's just make a really expensive fan service finale!" It was also really really dark and it was difficult to tell who the main characters were even though they didn't haveGame of Thrones needs to stick to what it knows best. Incest and Midget Porn. They really dropped the ball on the massive battle in ep 3. No strategy from either side. It's as if the showrunners just said, "Hey, let's just make a really expensive fan service finale!" It was also really really dark and it was difficult to tell who the main characters were even though they didn't have helmets. It's as if George RR Martin's notes ran out after Season 6 and HBO has just been winging it ever since.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. meta2332
    May 6, 2019
    1
    Season 8 is a pitiful shadow of what this show used to be. I am beyond disappointed.
  11. Hump
    May 6, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The showrunners gave up on following the spirit of this epic story long ago and should have passed it on to someone with the passion to continue it properly. If you are a non reader then you may enjoy the visuals but, the plot is abysmal. If you want to understand the process I believe if you just look at any instance this season and ask yourself "What is the easiest way to wrap up this issue." You will understand D&D's process. Lazy, trope filled, writing while undoing all previous character building until most are unrecognizable shells of their former self. "The Long Night" while action packed remains as nonsensible as season 7 finale. Plot armor will astound. We need a proper animated series not unlike the bluray extras by proper fans of this series who respect the author and his epic saga. Be ready for D&D's Star Wars **** show next in the years to come. I hope they are exposed for the hacks they are. Forgive the salt, but I read the books and have more in mind for what the show represents, so I am very disappointed with the direction GoT has taken. The problems are pretty much all with the writing and plot.… Expand
  12. Correspondent
    May 7, 2019
    1
    Total writing disaster.....I just hope the "zombie bear writers" will never ever get another contract. But this "job" will definetely go into history:)))
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Eberhardt
    May 19, 2019
    1
    Sorry for the lack of better terms but... season 8 was a **** show, they just threw away 7 great seasons in a stupid way
  21. 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
  22. Soutrikdd
    May 19, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of Thrones ends in a stalemate.....
    Can't imagine which word to use....lame? Or tame?
    Whatever, but HBO carried the best show for 7 seasons and then fumbled it in the eighth.
    Hope there's a 9th and hope GRRM writes it.
    Please sign the petition. It's a part of our modern lore now...can't be allowed to go off with a whimper!
    Some points that need to be reviewed, if there is a remake:
    1. Night King, identity, dismal anticlimactic ending.
    2. Cersei, anticlimactic ending. Jaime, uncharacteristic finale.
    3. Battle with dead, invisible, mainly.
    4. Euron Greyjoy, why is he even there?
    5. Daenerys, anticlimactic end after a total senseless character development.
    6. Jon, take the black, again???
    7. Bran, What happened to the three eyed Raven storyline?? What happened to the time travel stuff?
    8. Bron, anticlimax, with bad joke.
    9. Stop rushing, stop giving obvious answers
    10. PLEASE bring back GRRM.
    And 11. Let Weiss and Benioff take the black and join the night watch.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. Websevee
    May 21, 2019
    0
    Ужасный сезон! Лучше бы его не существовало...
  25. night4
    May 8, 2019
    3
    The poor quality of writing this season makes my heart hurt. Everyone seems to agree that by not having the books to draw from, the show suffers, and that's becoming increasing obvious with each new episode.

    It's such an incredible shame because a show that nosedives in the final seasons isn't nearly as re-watchable as one that doesn't.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Mikeuk81
    May 9, 2019
    2
    Appalling writing and shoddy story telling, the final season has been phoned in.
  31. 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
  32. Ugbash
    May 6, 2019
    3
    It's like they write banter then skip the actual stuff they've spent a decade building up.
  33. nonameguy
    May 7, 2019
    0
    The worst season ever. First 5 seasons were brilliant examples how to make series. Next couple were so-so. But this... During watching episode 3 I squashed my face with palm. The epic show become a comedy. No logic, no twists, endless teleports and stupidity. If you like the Game of Thrones series - don't watch this season.
  34. shinjikun
    May 8, 2019
    0
    Absolute Garbage, also includes you guessed it lots of WOKENESS. Episode 3 is really the end of the series.
  35. Ohmmega
    May 10, 2019
    0
    what to say apart from that this really bad ?
    worst final of a epic serie, the directors are lost without the books to follow
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. Comixd123
    May 13, 2019
    0
    Shame on producers!!!! Congratulations on ruining the whole show by this season 8!
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  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. 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?
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. Algoros
    May 23, 2019
    0
    Great series - but after the books stopped the serie writers cant hold the high level. The last to episodes was more than the worsed.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. mizhaer
    May 20, 2019
    0
    the only character that closes his with a decent development in this season is the Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane, everyone else got ****
  57. Atabiy
    May 21, 2019
    1
    Последний сезон сделан на отвали, более идиотскую концовку сложно было придумать.
  58. Reystlin
    May 20, 2019
    0
    Worst season. Scenario is like it is from stupid cheap fantasy cinema. Script writers screw up all legacy of seven previous wonderful seasons. Very disappointing
  59. Fistan
    May 21, 2019
    3
    Simply terrible writing throughout the season, no character is true to themselves, everyone is an idiot and teleportation is still a thing. W/e man, my suspension of disbelief is so broken that by the end somehow they managed to make me not believe nor care about anything anymore. I literally dont give a **** Its better if you think of Season 6 as the finale and not watch this **** to getSimply terrible writing throughout the season, no character is true to themselves, everyone is an idiot and teleportation is still a thing. W/e man, my suspension of disbelief is so broken that by the end somehow they managed to make me not believe nor care about anything anymore. I literally dont give a **** Its better if you think of Season 6 as the finale and not watch this **** to get your heart broken.… Expand
  60. scurpiun77
    May 20, 2019
    3
    Winter is coming? No no summer is coming!!!
    Horrible end watch it!!! Really bad season with very bad ending
  61. abrende
    May 20, 2019
    0
    All of the good character arcs and story build ups were thrown out of the window for this last season. Nothing that the writers did made any sense and you can see all they really cared about was the fact that they already made their paycheck. There is no love for the craft of storytelling for them.
  62. Evseev
    May 20, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Кусок говна. Просто кусок говна.
    Помните 7 сезон? "Мы высылаем войска для битвы за живых, оппа наебали мы нихуя не высылаем и к нам едут золотые мечи" на том моменте я знатно прихуел. А в 8 сезоне все настолько было всрато шопиздец.    … Expand
  63. 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
  64. EraSay
    May 20, 2019
    0
    worst season 0/10 and brandon stark 0/10.All 8 seasons in vain looked
    worst season 0/10 and brandon stark 0/10.All 8 seasons in vain looked
  65. 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.
  66. Jmccuskey10
    May 20, 2019
    2
    The series finale brings a disappointing and anti-climactic conclusion to a forever cherished television series. This season is both depressing and infuriating. A television show that took the world by storm goes out with a whimper.
  67. Specreviewer
    May 20, 2019
    0
    Summary of the finale of the Game of Thrones by D&D:

    - Another big portion of nonsense from Benioff&Weiss.

    GAME OVER.................................................................................
  68. IRG
    May 20, 2019
    0
    Started getting worse in seasons 6 & 7 but was still captivating. Pathetic attempt at a final season has ruined my outlook on a series which I had adored for nearly a DECADE.
  69. nilicritic
    May 20, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a disastrous season 8. Too rushing, too shallow and pointless in every way. And for this we‘ve waited 2 years. Thanks D&D for ruin such a great show. After this season I‘m not interested anymore to rewatch the other seasons again because I know now that everything doesn’t matters when at the end Bran got elected to be king within 30 seconds by some silly arguments from imprisoned Tyrion. Everybody‘s story is better than Brans – especially Jon ones. With this season GoT became trash for me.… Expand
  70. minere
    May 20, 2019
    0
    worst final ever! worst final ever! worst final ever! worst final ever! worst final ever!
  71. Faisalsa
    May 20, 2019
    1
    No excuses for this catastrophic season. They dropped the ball on thier foot and ruined a fantastic TV show. If you think otherwise you're delusional. I can't wait to read about how they manage to destroy what's left of star wars.
  72. ekati
    May 21, 2019
    0
    The show was reduced to "let's kill baby Hitler" instead of looking at it from the philosofical point and accepting that everyone on the throne will decent to madness or alcoholism or will be just a puppet.
  73. 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
  74. 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...
  75. 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.
  76. Souruin
    May 6, 2019
    6
    Worst season ever............................................................ thats enough
  77. sixpath
    May 19, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst writing I've ever seen in the history of film. Absolutely terrible, it's like the writers had no idea what their show was about.… Expand
  78. 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
  79. SuperMax156
    Apr 25, 2019
    1
    Episode 2 of season 8 was where I finally admitted what I had been reluctant to accept, this show has had a steep decline in the last two seasons. Hopefully they can turn it around with the big finish, but the good characters are either dead or emasculated, replaced by a bunch of boring "strong women". Hopefully Danerys gets whats coming to her because she sucks, and I would pay cash moneyEpisode 2 of season 8 was where I finally admitted what I had been reluctant to accept, this show has had a steep decline in the last two seasons. Hopefully they can turn it around with the big finish, but the good characters are either dead or emasculated, replaced by a bunch of boring "strong women". Hopefully Danerys gets whats coming to her because she sucks, and I would pay cash money to see that stupid little girl Lady Mormont (or whatever her stupid name is) given a good spanking and sent to bed because, SHE IS A LITTLE GIRL. WHAT THE HELL WENT WRONG WITH THIS SHOW… Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. ElPhoenix
    May 20, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final episodes damage the overall narrative of the series. Full of Sloppy writing, rushed conclusion, and inconsistent character actions. It's evident that the show runners were rushing to collect their Disney paycheck for the Star Wars franchise. They mismanaged the franchise at the end.… Expand
  83. Hishaam
    May 13, 2019
    1
    Sorry but this is the worst GOT season. Only 1 and 2 were “good”. It’s too predictable.
  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. 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!
  86. ncthang
    May 7, 2019
    0
    Season 8 is killing game of throne. For me this episode (8.3) ruined the general impression about plot of GoT as a solid and feasible masterpiece. ANd there are two main things (besides cliches and overdrama):
  87. vitaeprofession
    May 7, 2019
    0
    So, 7 seasons to build nothing - this is my last feeling. After 7th we could see the trainwreck coming - no more books to help to guide and all stories coming to crash. This last season is not only costing the storytelling but also characters development... creating a mad queen in 1 episode and turning up to all be around mad queen vs evil queen vs pretty boy. are all of this ending inSo, 7 seasons to build nothing - this is my last feeling. After 7th we could see the trainwreck coming - no more books to help to guide and all stories coming to crash. This last season is not only costing the storytelling but also characters development... creating a mad queen in 1 episode and turning up to all be around mad queen vs evil queen vs pretty boy. are all of this ending in such a sad resume?… Expand
  88. 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
  89. 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...
  90. Meshinator
    May 19, 2019
    0
    The writing declined, actually fell straight into a freefall in this season. It has honestly become something I wouldn't even watch if this were a standalone season. Character development, actively destroyed. Rushed, yet so full of filler. Major plot hooks abandoned, fan service, wasting time and yet skipping over important plot devices. I am disturbed how these writers could have been setThe writing declined, actually fell straight into a freefall in this season. It has honestly become something I wouldn't even watch if this were a standalone season. Character development, actively destroyed. Rushed, yet so full of filler. Major plot hooks abandoned, fan service, wasting time and yet skipping over important plot devices. I am disturbed how these writers could have been set up for success like this over 10 years and literally ruin in one season. It was abysmal. Fire D&D and never work with them again.… Expand
  91. wilbhaas
    May 8, 2019
    3
    drakharis. not worth the writing of j.r.r. martin. rused and non sensical. drakharis.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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!
  95. Dudoleafs
    May 19, 2019
    0
    Worst season's ending of all time, this show could be GOAT, one of the best at least, now is not even on my top10 anymore.
  96. anjinsan
    May 18, 2019
    0
    Thanks for ruining this great show.
    No, really, thank you so much.
    Thank you for not giving a chance to all the hundreds of talented writers out there and writing this **** of a script yourselves.
    You are not going to read this, but it feels so nice to hate you.
    Thank you for destroying an entire world.
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. meinsouza
    May 5, 2019
    4
    Absolutely poorly written, stupid character decisions and development, a frustrating conclusion to what was once a great show
  100. 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
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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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