14/20
George RR’s wife
Chronology
Nine noble families fight for control of the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.. Martina once said she would leave him if he killed Arya or Sansa.. Tywin Lannister : Any man who has to say “I am king” is not a true king.. During the opening credits, each cast member’s name is accompanied by his/her character’s house number .. Featured in Hollywood'Top Ten: Critics' Nominated by choice: drama (2011).
What is the consensus?
Main title (uncredited) Written and performed by Ramin Djawadi. Let’s say you’re reading these reviews and haven’t seen GoT yet, but now that it’s over you’re thinking about a marathon. In this case, the consensus is correct, which is: Seasons 1-6: Outstanding. Deep world building, intelligent dialogue, epic scenes worthy of Hollywood, expert acting, detailed plot, genuine surprises, great soundtrack used sparingly. GoT is definitely worth watching in these seasons.
There are inexplicable ideas, inconsistent characterizations and soap opera dramas
Season 7: You suddenly notice that the quality of the writing and plot has dropped sharply. But at least the entertainment value is still very high, so it gets a pass. Season 8: This slump sinks to depths you never thought possible. The writing has become so amateurish that the still fantastic production values are no longer enough to save it. If you’ve ever enjoyed Lost but were surprised by how bad the last season was, you’re in familiar territory here.
Fatal for fiction
The biggest problem with the last season was that it took us out of the story and made us think about her many weaknesses. We have lost our suspension of disbelief. It also ruined series streaks to the point where re-watching the entire series is pointless. So, may I recommend a GoT marathon for newcomers? Yes, the first 6 seasons are worth the disappointment later.
But the best series of all time is not
It could have been, but dropping the ball in the final stretch puts it behind the next superior series more worthy of your marathon: Battlestar Galactica (2003-2008) Twin Peaks (all 3 seasons, plus the movie) Breaking Bad