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Game of Thrones: Season 82019

Created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss · 2019 · TV season · 7h 12m

DramaFantasyAction & Adventure

The living face an army of the dead at Winterfell, and the fight for the Iron Throne reaches King's Landing.

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5.9dumb per hour
Facepalm

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7 scenes flagged

4
Guilty
2
Contested
1
Explained

12,480 ratings

7
Scenes flagged
12,480
Ratings
8,050
Dumb votes
4,430
Explained votes
0
Not scored
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Is Game of Thrones: Season 8 dumb?

Game of Thrones: Season 8 scores 5.9 dumb scenes per hour, which puts it in the Facepalm band. Lower is better. 6 of its 7 flagged scenes count toward that score, based on 12,480 ratings.

4 scenes are Guilty (most viewers say dumb), 2 Contested and 1 Explained. Explained scenes do not count.

Does Game of Thrones: Season 8 get better?

Not so far. Counted scenes from S8 E3 to S8 E4 average 6.9 out of 10. Those from S8 E5 to S8 E6 average 7.5. Lower is better, so the later episodes are dumber.

Where does Game of Thrones: Season 8 go wrong?

The most common problems are “Dropped thread” (2 scenes), “Inconsistent competence” (2 scenes) and “Out of character” (2 scenes).

Is it worth watching if I hate “Dropped thread”?

2 of 7 flagged scenes are tagged “Dropped thread”. It shows up regularly. The highest rated one is Why did Jaime leave Brienne and return to Cersei?.

Is it worth watching if I hate “Inconsistent competence”?

2 of 7 flagged scenes are tagged “Inconsistent competence”. It shows up regularly. The highest rated one is Why did the scorpions hit Rhaegal but miss other dragons?.

Scenes in Game of Thrones: Season 8

Why did the Dothraki charge the Army of the Dead at night?

S8 E3 · 0:18:20

Explained
6.6/ 10(1,180 ratings)
Why did the Starks shelter civilians in the Winterfell crypts?

S8 E3 · 0:25:00

GuiltyStaff
7.0/ 10(1,430 ratings)
How did Arya reach the Night King without being noticed?

S8 E3 · 1:06:40

Contested
6.1/ 10(1,620 ratings)
Why did the scorpions hit Rhaegal but miss other dragons?

S8 E4 · 0:40:00

Guilty
6.9/ 10(1,210 ratings)
Why did Jaime leave Brienne and return to Cersei?

S8 E4 · 1:11:40

Guilty
7.8/ 10(2,100 ratings)
Why did Daenerys burn King's Landing after the bells rang?

S8 E5 · 0:50:00

Guilty
8.6/ 10(3,050 ratings)
Why was Bran chosen as king of the Six Kingdoms?

S8 E6 · 0:56:40

Contested
6.4/ 10(1,890 ratings)

Reviews

On the scene

Why did Daenerys burn King's Landing after the bells rang?
quietcutFounding Critic #12Supporter9/10Nov 12, 2026

Says dumb

The theme of Daenerys being pushed toward tyranny is present, but the season gives her too little time on screen to make the final choice feel earned.

On the scene

Why did Jaime leave Brienne and return to Cersei?
plothole_peteFounding Critic #7Supporter9/10AI rewriteNov 3, 2026

Says dumb

The scene undoes multiple seasons of Jaime moving away from Cersei, and it does so in the space of one conversation. The character deserves a better reason.

On the scene

Why did Daenerys burn King's Landing after the bells rang?
canon_keeperFounding Critic #3Supporter4/10AI rewriteOct 22, 2026

Says explained

The pieces were all set: her losses, her isolation, the Mad King's blood and the way the city treated her. The scene is horrifying and in character.

On the scene

Why did the Starks shelter civilians in the Winterfell crypts?
plothole_peteFounding Critic #7Supporter8/10Nov 9, 2026

Says dumb

The Night King's power has been established for seasons. Sending people to hide among the bodies of the Stark ancestors is a strange choice, and nobody questions it on screen.

On the scene

Why was Bran chosen as king of the Six Kingdoms?
canon_keeperFounding Critic #3Supporter6/10Oct 31, 2026

Says dumb

The choice makes sense only if viewers accept Tyrion's speech. The season shows little of Bran as a leader and a lot of him being quiet, so the lords agree with little reason.

On the scene

Why did Daenerys burn King's Landing after the bells rang?
plothole_peteFounding Critic #7Supporter8/10Sep 30, 2026

Says dumb

The turn needed more episodes. Compressed into so few scenes, it reads like a plot requirement rather than a conclusion.

On the scene

Why did Jaime leave Brienne and return to Cersei?
canon_keeperFounding Critic #3Supporter6/10Sep 19, 2026

Says explained

Jaime's relationship with Cersei was always at the core of his story. It is tragic but consistent for him to return to her at the end.

On the scene

How did Arya reach the Night King without being noticed?
harbor_lightsFounding Critic #58Supporter6/10Nov 6, 2026

Says dumb

The film shows an army of undead that has already killed our heroes in the castle. Arya appearing in time is either plot armor or a visual surprise with no setup.