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Martin’s wife once said she would leave him if he killed Arya or Sansa
Scenario
Nine noble families fight for control of the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after lying dormant for millennia. George R. R. 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.
What’s the consensus?
Featured in Hollywood’s Top Ten: Critics Choice Nominees: Drama (2011). Main Title (Uncredited) Written and starring Ramin Djawadi. Let’s say you’re reading these reviews and haven’t watched GoT yet, but now that it’s all over, you’re thinking about a marathon. In this case, the consensus is correct, which is: Seasons 1-6: Exceptional. Deep world building, clever dialogue, epic Hollywood-style scenes, expert acting, detailed plot, real surprises, an amazing soundtrack used sparingly.
GoT is definitely worth watching these seasons
Season 7: Suddenly we notice that the quality of the writing and plot has declined. There are inexplicable ideas, inconsistent characterization, and soap opera-like drama. But at least the entertainment value is still very high, so we move on. Season 8: This decline goes to depths you didn’t think possible. The writing has become so amateurish that the always fantastic production values are no longer enough to save it.
Fatal for the fiction
If you ever liked Lost but were surprised by the mediocrity of the last season, you’re on familiar ground here. The biggest problem with the last season was that it pulled us out of the story and forced us to reflect on its many weaknesses. We lost the suspension of disbelief. It also ruined the series arcs to the point where rewatching the entire series is pointless. So can I recommend a GoT marathon for newcomers?
Yes, the first 6 seasons are worth the subsequent disappointments
It’s not the greatest series of all time, though. It could have been, but dropping the ball in the home stretch puts it behind the following top series that are more worthy of your marathon: Battlestar Galactica (2003-2008) Twin Peaks (all 3 seasons plus the movie) Breaking Bad