Well, there's a lot to take in here. After eight seasons, one of the greatest TV shows of all time comes to an end with a satisfying and emotional finale. In an episode that (I think) didn't contain a single swear word, sex scene or moment of strong on-screen violence we got something completely character focused that provided closure for just about everyone.
It's a bittersweet ending and one that I really need to spend some time with. In a season that felt very rushed and like it was doing a disservice to characters, this was a slow paced and meditative reflection on where these people had come to and where they needed to go next. Some of the choices made may feel peculiar or unearned, but I couldn't help but feel like it was the right send off.
Striking this show off my "to watch" lists after so many years does feel like it's going to leave a significant hole. This show meant a lot to me as I read the books many years before and used to dream about what a TV adaptation would be like. I even had the pleasure of meeting George R.R. Martin when A Feast for Crows was released and there were only a dozen or so people waiting to get their books signed. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how the story goes in the next books (one day!), as the show diverged from them so much that I can't see things finishing up in quite the same manner.
As many others have said, this ending is strong but the problem is the confusing mess that was how we got here.
Review by LeftHandedGuitaristBlockedParent2019-05-20T10:30:54Z
Well, there's a lot to take in here. After eight seasons, one of the greatest TV shows of all time comes to an end with a satisfying and emotional finale. In an episode that (I think) didn't contain a single swear word, sex scene or moment of strong on-screen violence we got something completely character focused that provided closure for just about everyone.
It's a bittersweet ending and one that I really need to spend some time with. In a season that felt very rushed and like it was doing a disservice to characters, this was a slow paced and meditative reflection on where these people had come to and where they needed to go next. Some of the choices made may feel peculiar or unearned, but I couldn't help but feel like it was the right send off.
Striking this show off my "to watch" lists after so many years does feel like it's going to leave a significant hole. This show meant a lot to me as I read the books many years before and used to dream about what a TV adaptation would be like. I even had the pleasure of meeting George R.R. Martin when A Feast for Crows was released and there were only a dozen or so people waiting to get their books signed. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how the story goes in the next books (one day!), as the show diverged from them so much that I can't see things finishing up in quite the same manner.
As many others have said, this ending is strong but the problem is the confusing mess that was how we got here.