George RR
Line of Events
Nine noble families fight for control of the lands of Westeros, as an ancient enemy returns after lying dormant for millennia. Martin’s wife 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 the insignia of their character’s house.. Featured in Hollywood's Top Ten: Critics'; Nominated Choice: Drama (2011).
What’s the consensus?
Main Title (uncredited)Written and performed by Ramin Djawadi. Let’s say you’re reading these reviews and haven’t watched GoT yet, but now that it’s over, I’m considering a marathon. In this case, the consensus is correct, namely: Seasons 1-6: Outstanding. Deep world building, clever dialogue, epic Hollywood-worthy sets, expert acting, detailed plot, genuine surprises, great soundtrack used sparingly. GoT is definitely worth watching for these seasons.
There are inexplicable ideas, inconsistent characterization, and soap opera drama
Season 7: You suddenly notice that the writing and plotting have taken a sharp dip in quality. But at least the entertainment value is still very high, so it gets a pass. Season 8: This dip descends to depths you didn’t think possible. The writing has become so amateurish that the still fantastic production values are no longer enough to save it. If you ever liked Lost but were stunned by how bad the last season was, you’re on familiar territory here.
Fatal for the fiction
The biggest problem with the last season was that it took us out of the story and made us think about its many weaknesses. We lost our suspension of disbelief. It also ruined the series arcs to the point where a rewatch of the entire series is pointless. So can I recommend a GoT marathon for newcomers? Yes, the first 6 seasons are worth the later disappointments.
But the best series of all time is not
It could have been, but dropping the ball in the last part 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