46/10
George RR
Narrative
Nine noble families fight for control of the lands of Westeros, as an ancient enemy returns after a thousand-year sleep. Martin’s wife once said that she would leave him if he killed Arya or Sansa. Tywin Lannister: Any man who has to say “I am king” is not a real king. During the opening credits, the name of each actor is accompanied by the sign of his character’s house. Best Nominee: Drama (2011).
What is the consensus?
Main title (uncredited) Written and performed by Ramin Javadi. 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: Seasons 1-6: Outstanding. Deep world-building, smart dialogue, epic sets worthy of Hollywood, professional acting, detailed plot, real surprises, great soundtrack, used wisely. GoT is definitely worth watching in these seasons.
There are inexplicable ideas, contradictory characteristics and soap operas
Season 7: you suddenly notice that the quality of the script and plot has deteriorated sharply. But at least the entertainment value is still very high, so it passes. Season 8: This fall plunges into depths you’ve never imagined. The writing has become so amateurish that the still fantastic production value is no longer enough to save it. If you’ve ever liked Staying Alive but were shocked by how bad last season was, then you’re in familiar territory.
Fatal for fiction
Last season’s biggest problem was that it took us away from the story and made us think about its many weaknesses. We have lost our suspension of disbelief. It also spoiled the storylines of the series to such an extent that rewatching the entire series is pointless. So can I recommend a GoT marathon to newbies? Yes, the first 6 seasons are full of disappointment.
But this is not the best series of all time
It could be, but losing the ball in the final stretch puts it behind the next great series more worthy of your marathon: Star Cruiser Galactica (2003-2008), Twin Peaks (all 3 seasons plus the movie), Breaking Bad .