Yeah with how poor the writing has been this season, it’s really motivated me to finish the books. Because I just HAVE to believe that GRRM thought up a better ending than this.
There's a lot riding on him now. Everyone will expect a better story.
Season 8 has just confirmed what I have been saying since like the 2nd or 3rd season that Robert Baratheon was the best king this show has had lol.
Season 8 has just confirmed what I have been saying since like the 2nd or 3rd season that Robert Baratheon was the best king this show has had lol.
There should be an option for Don't like but don't hate it either.
But I'm not disappointed. It's just there for me right now.I figured that'd be Option C.
I'd say it's been mostly disappointing. It has been well executed, but it's a situation where the parts aren't adding up to a greater whole. While the cinematography is good and the score is excellent, and the battles are huge... it all feels empty, like a play in which everyone has to fill these designated roles before they exit the stage. It's not organic like the beginning was known for... it's forced, and mostly doing it's best to just check off all of the boxes.
And you know, that'd be forgivable for the most part... but then they went out of their way to make some really bold decisions to deny our characters certain moments. Denying Jon a more heroic role in the Battle at Winterfell was totally deliberate... and it was a let down, straight up. And after that, denying Jaime all of his character progress was an extra blow that basically did feel like trolling.
I just don't think they could come to a reasonable, rationale, authentic, organic ending with the amount of the time they had and the amount of ground they wanted to cover. They're doing their best. It's coming out slightly less than what I had hoped for.
I'm pretty sure that Mad Queen Daenerys will happen in the books as well. D&D said that besides the deaths of Hodor and Shireen, there was one more plot point that GRRM shared with them that shocked them and I believe this is it. Although I'm sure it won't be as rushed in the books. I'm actually not bothered by Mad Queen Dany, I just wish they had allowed more time to build up to it. When you think about it, Jon and Daenerys only met 9 episodes ago. I actually liked the pace of season 7 but this season has been far too rushed. Even though I've had my share of disappointments, I still like season 8. Including Episode 5.Yeah with how poor the writing has been this season, it’s really motivated me to finish the books. Because I just HAVE to believe that GRRM thought up a better ending than this.
The last two seasons have been really rushed, but it's still better than a lot of tv out there.
It really should have been 10 seasons 10 episodes...
I'm pretty sure that Mad Queen Daenerys will happen in the books as well. D&D said that besides the deaths of Hodor and Shireen, there was one more plot point that GRRM shared with them that shocked them and I believe this is it. Although I'm sure it won't be as rushed in the books. I'm actually not bothered by Mad Queen Dany, I just wish they had allowed more time to build up to it. When you think about it, Jon and Daenerys only met 9 episodes ago. I actually liked the pace of season 7 but this season has been far too rushed. Even though I've had my share of disappointments, I still like season 8. Including Episode 5.
That's what I've said. GOT at its worst is still better than most shows at their best. But I think 8 seasons, 10 episodes each would have worked. An additional 7 episodes to tell the story would have been enough.
Yeah, I'm sure that if Dany goes mad at the end of the books, her transition doesn't feel so ridiculously rushed. If it felt more natural, then I wouldn't have a problem with it. But the way it's played out has just been absurd.