Ratings game of thrones

Tyrion joins them. Votes: 34, Rating: 8. In one hour of TV, the Lannister's are setup wonderfully as the big bad for seasons to come. Jon begins his training with the Night's Watch; Ned confronts his past and future at King's Landing; Daenerys finds herself at odds with Viserys.

Votes: 32, Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch. Votes: 30, Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at the Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits. While recovering from his battle with Jaime, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting.

Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo. Votes: 31, Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms. The Lannisters press their advantage over the Starks; Robb rallies his father's northern allies and heads south to war; The White Walkers attack the Wall; Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.

Votes: 42, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo. Votes: 37, Tyrion arrives at King's Landing to take his father's place as Hand of the King. Stannis Baratheon plans to take the Iron Throne for his own. Robb tries to decide his next move in the war. The Night's Watch arrive at the house of Craster. Votes: 29, A tremendous display of it by Cersai portrays her as a threat to be acknowledged and feared.

Meanwhile, we are also introduced to a new, more supernatural power in the Game of Thrones, with Stannis and the Lord of Light. Arya makes friends with Gendry. Tyrion tries to take control of the Small Council. Theon arrives at his home, Pyke, in order to persuade his father into helping Robb with the war. Jon tries to investigate Craster's secret. Votes: 27, Tyrion tries to see who he can trust in the Small Council.

Catelyn visits Renly to try and persuade him to join Robb in the war. Theon must decide if his loyalties lie with his own family or with Robb. Lord Baelish arrives at Renly's camp just before he faces off against Stannis.

Daenerys and her company are welcomed into the city of Qarth. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie find themselves imprisoned at Harrenhal. Votes: 26, Establishing Joffrey as a truly sadistic villain, presenting Daenerys as an impeding presence and growing the motivations and understandings of Littlefinger, Tyrion and Arya - 'Garden of Bones' presents a truly well-executed direction for this series.

Tyrion investigates a secret weapon that King Joffrey plans to use against Stannis. Meanwhile, as a token for saving his life, Jaqen H'ghar offers to kill three people that Arya chooses. The episode also continues the great character moments that have been developed this season, utilising Masie Williams' Arya particularly well opposite both Jaqen H'ghar and Tywin. Theon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte.

The people of King's Landing begin to turn against King Joffrey. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms. The vicious eruption of rebellion against King Joffrey steals the episode though as King's Landing descends into chaos, giving way to a fantastic character moment for The Hound - continuing his bad-ass saviour arc that began in season one.

With the ending of the episode, the story-line also continues to heat up in Qarth. Bran and Rickon have escaped Winterfell. Theon tries to hunt them down. Daenerys' dragons have been stolen. Jon travels through the wilderness with Ygritte as his prisoner. Sansa has bled and is now ready to have Joffrey's children. The dynamic between Tywin and Arya continues to prosper, offering some of the most intriguing conversations at the moment.

Each episode is riven with treachery, backstabbing, allegiances, betrayals, friendships and battle. There are 10 episodes in this first season and every one's a stunner, perfectly paced with a mix of exposition and action. The scripts are intelligent and insightful; each writer knows that it's the characters who make or break a show, and every single one of them is interesting and engaging. Despite the huge cast, it's easy to become familiar with the main players.

It's hard to single out any actor for praise: Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Mark Addy, Maisie Williams, Emilia Clarke, Aiden Gillen, Iain Glen; none of them put a foot wrong, they each inhabit their role with so much depth that you forget about the actor and focus on the character instead.

Peter Dinklage is perhaps the luckiest, capturing a truly scene-stealing character with wit and warmth. A complex tableau of characters is woven and yet despite the complexity of geography, politics, allegiances and history, the viewer is never left confused, not even for a second. Despite these cinematic elements, however, the focus remains on intricate characterisation and that's what holds this show together, no matter how many truly fantastic elements are thrown into the mix.

Season Three Season 3 offers more of the same, with some particularly vicious torture sequences and lots more twists and turns as the plot develops. And while it's hard to pick out a season that's superior to the others, I can safely say that, when it comes, the Red Wedding is undoubtedly the highlight of the show so far; a stunning, unforgettable set-piece that never lets you go.

Strong stuff indeed, just as I'd expect from what is the best thing on television at the moment. Season Four Things remain on a high-quality level with Season 4 of the show, which I think is an improvement on the previous season as good as it was.

There's no long-winded journey here with characters meeting their inevitable fate in episode 9 as there was in Season 3; instead it all feels fresh and inventive, and all of the major story lines are packed with peril and incident.

Neil Marshall's epic battle in episode 9 is the highlight, but Peter Dinklage contributes some excellent acting and Rory McCann has never been better as the Hound. By all accounts this is the last season to stick closely to the plot of the Martin novels, so I can't wait to see where Season 5 goes.

Season Five Season 5 sees the show no longer at the top of its game but it still packs a wallop as a prime piece of TV and it nevertheless knocks spots off the competition. It's nonetheless as rousing as ever, with some great twists, some truly shocking character deaths, and stunning production values. The first seven episodes build up to an electric trio at the climax, with the episode 'Hardhome' containing the best set-piece of the entire series so far.

Season Six Season 6 picks up from the previous season to provide a better quality viewing experience all round. Gone are most of the extraneous story lines, with only a handful of dumb humour scenes left in. Things feel more vital here, more important than ever, and more dangerous. I particularly liked the way that the writers go out of their way to re-introduce old characters and tie up loose ends which they do very well.

As before, things build to an incredible last couple of episodes, and as ever I'm left eagerly awaiting the next series. Season Seven This penultimate season of the show is very much in end-game territory.

There are only 7 episodes and they move incredibly fast, so that characters appear to be teleporting all over the world given the speed of their travel. There are less characters now so those that remain have to do more, while the spectacular, dragon-oriented action is better than ever before, with the stand-out episodes being four and six in that respect.

The rest is expensive, expansive, and thoroughly engaging, as ever. Season Eight As for the final season, well, it gets a lot of flak here on the Internet Six short episodes, the first couple of which are strong in terms of scene setting.

The fourth episode is the weakest with some excruciating moments, but the fifth might well be the best episode of all, filled with heightened drama and terrific on-screen destruction.

The final episode is weaker and ends with some excruciating happy-ever-after material, but the criticisms I have aren't enough to detract from a more than satisfying end to the show. SnoopyStyle 20 May It's a story of various characters fighting to gain the throne, influence the throne, or survive the throne.

There are White Walkers, giants, dragons, and a big ice wall. This follows the George R. Martin series of fantasy novels, at least for the earlier seasons. In our fragmented TV world, this may be the last of the watercooler shows. People are eager to watch it on its first airing and eager to discuss it with their friends right away. People binge to catch up so they can join the conversation.

The writing is great. The production is cinematic. No spoilers in this review. Just binge and enjoy. Hitchcoc 6 January I have reviewed all the individual episodes, but not the show as a whole. There is little that I can add to the impact of this show. I am proud to be on the same planet as those who created and put this work into fruition. When one looks at the technical accomplishments and the multiple plot strains that have been kept in balance, it is truly a wonder. I know that there are those who can never get past the "book did this" and "the book did that.

For me, I have approached these as the artistic creations they are--as film and television, at that. I have the books. I've not read them but plan to at some point. I doubt at this late stage of my life there will ever be another series to match this.

I like fantasy but am not ruled by it as a genre. But this is for us all. If you've not seen it, treat yourself. I am not its fan Kirpianuscus 14 April I am not one of its fans.

For its childish stories, for the feeling after a season biging. But its virtues are many. And real. From performances of great actors to magnificent use of CGI. For the portraits and for something who you feel authentic and slice of near reality. For the tension and for high care to details. For music and for the mark of HBO. For the sides of cruelty and references to mythologies and Medieval history. For a sort of genius to reflect contemporary realities.

And, especially, for the touching portraits of kindness, duty spirit and sacrifice. For me, it is not a film of a story but the film of its characters. And lovely actors. A parable - serie. Yes, I am not its fan. But I admitt - a am dependent by it. First, for the inspiration to use old great actors , from Diana Rigg to Max von Sydow.

And, sure, for the great performances of young actors, from Emilia Clarke to Maisie Williams. The great virtue of serie - to remind the taste of classic fairy tales. And the charme, so seductive charme of them. After its end, expecting the prequel, the things are more clear. It is a great show. Not only for the status of adaptation but for the science to be answer to many other adaptation.

It is a serie of characters and their stories , more than the serie of a story itself. It is a modern fairy tale - the values and sins and failures and virtues are the same. It is a perfect trip guide across history lessons and the near every day reality.

It is the perfect door to a fantastic - realistic universe. And, sure, it is GoT. Just and only GooT. The last season reminds this basic truth. Dragons and cruel revenge many from us are expressions of frustrations and drawings of wrath , old sandals and swords in new version, sex and battles and traitors, and a drop of relation Luke and Anakin Skywalker.

And the end, the so infamous end for many from us, it is real perfect. For a simple reason- it is the fair eulogy of memory of humankind and the right gift to the small details defining us behind appearences. It remains, for me, more than a show, an adventure.

Eight seasons. Long months expecting the next season. Impressed by cruelty, in naked expressions, by courage and generosity and loyalty. By few splendid characters. David Benioff D. Streaming Picks for a Post-Westeros World If you're missing the "Game of Thrones" cast and the characters you loved or loathed in Westeros, here are our TV and movie picks to stream right now.

More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. In the mythical continent of Westeros, several powerful families fight for control of the Seven Kingdoms. As conflict erupts in the kingdoms of men, an ancient enemy rises once again to threaten them all. Meanwhile, the last heirs of a recently usurped dynasty plot to take back their homeland from across the Narrow Sea.

Winter is coming. Action Adventure Drama Fantasy. Did you know Edit. Trivia According to Kit Harington Jon Snow , his performance in the rejected pilot episode was so bad that the creators often jokingly threaten to release scenes of it on the internet if he complains too much.

Quotes Tywin Lannister : Any man who must say "I am the king" is no true king. Crazy credits The opening pictures on the revolving metal rings show part of the history of Westeros. User reviews 5. Top review. This is a television show?

Was over-time on a gradual binge of watching 'Game of Thrones' from the first episode gradual because of being so busy , having heard nothing but amazing things about it from friends, family and IMDb reviewers.

Plus with such a great cast of talent and a brilliant book series, how could it possibly go wrong? The good news is that 'Game of Thrones' didn't go wrong. Add your rating See all kid reviews. Adapted from the popular series of fantasy novels by George R. Stark must act as protector and patriarch of his family and the throne itself as threats emerge from both distant lands and nearby traitors. As the series progresses, betrayals large and small change the political landscape of Westeros irreversibly, leading to ever more complicated alliances and plot twists -- not to mention brutal battles and struggles for survival.

As with most HBO series, Game of Thrones benefits greatly from the budget and talent poured into its execution. This is an artful series; the script is intelligently written, the show is well-acted, and the direction and cinematography are easily on par with any Oscar-nominated film.

It's easy to get drawn into the machinations of Westeros; the show is compulsive viewing. All that said, there are moments of brutal violence and sexuality that might pull viewers who aren't ready for them out of the narrative. Certainly Westeros is a dark world inhabited by some very disturbing characters, but the violence is at times lingered upon in a very unsettling way. Although these moments may be mitigated by later plot developments, that doesn't change their impact as they happen.

For viewers who can tolerate these incidents, the merits of the series may win out, but it won't be for everyone. Families can talk about the impact of sexual violence on television. Is the sex depicted in Game of Thrones appropriate for the story?

What messages do viewers take away about sex from watching this series? Does the show's violence go too far? Is it too graphic? Why, or why not? What are women's roles in this series? Are they important players, or accessories? What about people of color? Where do they fit in?

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