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Wife of George RR
Scenario
Nine noble families fight for control of the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after lying dormant for millennia. Martin once said he would leave him if he killed Arya or Sansa.. Tywin Lannister : Any man who has to say “I am the king” is not a true king.. During the opening credits, the names of each cast member is accompanied by his character’s house insignia.. Featured in Hollywood’s Top Ten: Critics' Nominated 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 watched GoT yet, but now that it’s over, I’m considering the 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 plotting, genuine surprises, great soundtrack used sparingly. GoT is worth watching for these seasons for sure.
There are inexplicable ideas, inconsistent characterization and soap opera drama
Season 7: You suddenly notice that the writing and plotting has taken a sudden drop in quality. But at least the entertainment value is still very high, so it gets a pass. Season 8: This drop descends 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 blown away 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 his many weaknesses. We have 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 on the last part puts it behind the next top series more worthy of your marathon: Battlestar Galactica (2003-2008) Twin Peaks (all 3 seasons, plus the movie) Breaking Bad