When it started, Game of Thrones was one of the most stunning and cinematic television series ever. The scope was breathtaking, the fights were exciting yet realistic, the characters were complex, the acting was great, and the writing was fantastic. It was one of the most shocking shows on television and you never knew who would die next! It was great.
But then Season 8 happened.
I'm willing to defend the first half of the season. Yes, even "The Long Night", as it was still breathtaking to watch despite the premature conclusion and dark lighting. However, the next episode cut corners and ultimately seemed too rushed. Even then, i had hope the series could return to its former glory.
Ah, you poor, naïve child.
Little did I know the last two episode weres not only rushed, but sacrificed almost a decades worth of character development, just for cheap shock value. It felt like an insult not just to me, but to all the fans who were on board with this show since day one, and even to loyal fans of the books series.
And then the finale.
I'm not going to even talk about it.
It doesn't deserve words.
GOT is dead, and I'll never be able to see it again.
For those of you who have never seen it before, I warn you. Watch something else. Watch something like Breaking Bad, or The Sopranos, or Mad Men, or literally any other show in existence that has a better and more faithful conclusion than this one. Don't be like me.
That is all.
But then Season 8 happened.
I'm willing to defend the first half of the season. Yes, even "The Long Night", as it was still breathtaking to watch despite the premature conclusion and dark lighting. However, the next episode cut corners and ultimately seemed too rushed. Even then, i had hope the series could return to its former glory.
Ah, you poor, naïve child.
Little did I know the last two episode weres not only rushed, but sacrificed almost a decades worth of character development, just for cheap shock value. It felt like an insult not just to me, but to all the fans who were on board with this show since day one, and even to loyal fans of the books series.
And then the finale.
I'm not going to even talk about it.
It doesn't deserve words.
GOT is dead, and I'll never be able to see it again.
For those of you who have never seen it before, I warn you. Watch something else. Watch something like Breaking Bad, or The Sopranos, or Mad Men, or literally any other show in existence that has a better and more faithful conclusion than this one. Don't be like me.
That is all.