Game Of Thrones S8 | Finale

[highlikegaga 8,736]

i loved the ending. 

[Gam 19,695]

Well here's some actual good news, this released: 

[LittleMichael 24,277]

Ok, I haven't read any comment yet, I'll do it later (even for previous episodes)

I didn't hate the season finale, but I didn't love it... The last two seasons were definitely the worst for GoT because of the shortage of them (10 episodes for each season would have been definitely better). I don't know who should be blamed for it, but I don't think the reason is only related to the writers

We needed more time to see the evolution of Daenerys (but also of the other characters) and we needed more time to have explanation regarding so many aspects of the series that remained unsolved... Some director's decisions were taken too quickly and they seemed too rushed

That's a pity obviously... Maybe they will explain some aspects with the spin-off, maybe we will have to wait for the books to know them

In any case, Game of Thrones is still the best TV series that a person can watch, no matter the finale... It gave us so many emotions throughout the years and we don't have to forget them  

[Alphaz 7,956]

Watching it was even worse than reading spoiler. 

Tyrion suggesting Bran to be King  

I did not see that one coming 

[Gam 19,695]

Literally this... it blows my mind 

[thatfoxyfeeling 12,995]

16 minutes ago, Gam said:

Literally this... it blows my mind 

Yeah doesn't make any sense, can only assume Bran knew all along what was gonna happen and he'd become King but that makes him even worse so yeah they literally butchered all the characters. 

[MelbHawker 6,583]

I'm rather enjoying all the meltdowns, because I thought that finale was breathtaking for the most part. 

The season has ultimately been frustrating because there wasn't the usual fleshing out of characters' experiences/arcs but the direction of the major characters makes sense given their arcs up until the source material ceased existing for the writers to use as guidance for the story. I'm sure GRRM will flesh out these endings in a better, more detailed way in his writing. 

I loved the treatment of Daenerys's character in this finale. There was no other way to end her reign than having Jon end it. That sequence was phenomenal, and Drogon's grief and fury was stunning to watch. I shed a tear at that sequence where he flew away from Westeros with Dany in his claw. It was probably the most well-written dragon scene in the show's run. George gives the dragons such personalities in the books and this scene tapped in on the depth he gave the creatures in his writing. 

I'm probably the only person on this forum that was smiling when Tyrion made the case for Bran to lead Westeros. The internets calling it illogical, but I think it's absolutely right. Bran knows Westeros's history better than anyone in it - who better to lead going forward than someone who will make sure the mistakes of yesterday never happen again? Bran the Broken becomes Bran the Builder. It's so poetic and unexpected. I'm thrilled with how this episode really celebrated the Stark kids - they are who we have followed since the first episode. They provided this story and show with its heart and soul and seeing them come out on top was perfect. Sansa blossomed as a leader in this last season and was so right in declaring the North's independence from the South in this episode. Arya departing for the unknown was an intriguing end to her character - Maisie Williams really deserves an Emmy for her work. Jon going North again left me a little divided - I did want more for his character re: where he ended up but the character itself did not want what I wanted for it. I wanted Jon on the Throne, but Jon didn't (and couldn't) after slaying Daenerys. I was so happy Ghost had his moment with Jon after it all.  

I rather enjoyed Tyrion in this episode as well. Peter Dinklage bought his A game in every scene. The lack of rocks on top of Jamie & Cersei made me chuckle a little, but I thought the emotional reaction we saw from Tyrion was well worth that blunder from the writers. Tyrion being named as Bran's hand was satisfying, and the dwarf was back at his witty best on that Small Council. Loved that Sam, Davos and Brienne were in Bran's council. I was a little underwhelmed at Bronn being on it, though. I suppose it's fitting given the nature of Tyrion's relationship with Bronn, but I would've been happier about that if Bronn's character had been on the livings side during the Battle of Winterfell. The assassin arc the writers gave him was the season's most pointless writing. 

If there was anything in this episode that I didn't like, it was the lingering of Grey Worm post-Daenerys. Once Daenerys flew away with Drogon, the Unsullied and the Dothraki should have admitted defeat and left Kings Landing. Why they wrote Grey Worm holding power / holding Tyrion captive only to bring him out to a trial (I think?) where it was decided there needed to be a King was.. a little ridiculous/awkward. I also thought Kings Landing was rebuilt rather quickly after it was quite literally destroyed (although I understand the beards of Tyrion and Jon were meant to imply we had moved forward in time). 

The sound work in this episode was an absolute masterclass as well. I can't wait for the soundtrack to be released. The Stark theme's presence in this episode gave me all the feels.

Overall, I'm one of the few that thought this episode was a fantastic ending to the story. The show will always be on top of my favourites list - I'm really going to miss it. 

 

[Damon 10,904]

they really managed to give the show the crappiest ending possible 

it's like they planned it to be this bad

[mwjuell91 219]

People are so extra. Its not that bad. Some beautiful moments too

[ZiggyZiggs 30,058]

why are people mad? this is literally the best ending we could've hoped for after what they did to dany, what else were they supposed to do? make dany proper queen? how would that have worked out sksksks

with the route they decied to go last episode there couldn't have been a better ending imo

im still mad about what they did to dany but it is what it is

[Gam 19,695]

Even the cast are fed up... 

[Alphaz 7,956]

50 minutes ago, ZiggyZiggs said:

why are people mad? this is literally the best ending we could've hoped for after what they did to dany, what else were they supposed to do? make dany proper queen? how would that have worked out sksksks

with the route they decied to go last episode there couldn't have been a better ending imo

im still mad about what they did to dany but it is what it is

Making Bran the king is not a better ending.

Few episodes back. Bran saying he is something else now. I assumed he will be going away from this political mess as far away as possible. And suddenly in this episode he said "why do you think I travel all this way for?"

Doesn't make sense. 

[Regina George 59,387]

38 minutes ago, ZiggyZiggs said:

why are people mad? this is literally the best ending we could've hoped for after what they did to dany, what else were they supposed to do? make dany proper queen? how would that have worked out sksksks

with the route they decied to go last episode there couldn't have been a better ending imo

im still mad about what they did to dany but it is what it is

Dany and Sansa had good endings IMO but everyone else and everything else was awful. I honestly don’t believe you’re satisfied with Bran being the king.. 

[Varys 30,890]

 

[insight 2,429]

I wish the writers dedicated a full episode to Danny's descent into her "justice warrior" madness. And the way John stabbed her was so random, no build up, meh....