Seasons 1 and 2 heralded the start of something new. It was great, but it was better than most. Having read the books now, an intolerable number of subplots and details were discarded (or forgotten) that would've made the story rich from the beginning. That being said, German Composer Ramin Djawadi shone brightly. Most of the goosepimple worthy scenes were attributed directly to him. Good music is paramount to making emotionally affecting scenes in Fantasies; Mr. Djawadi is incredible.
Seasons 3 and 4 are absolute gold. Rivals The Wire, True Detective (Season 1), Breaking Bad and The Sopranos in how good it was. All hallmarks of being one of the greatest, iconic series in TV series history.
Seasons 5 and 6 are mediocre at best. GRRM walked away at the end of Season 5, and the degrade in quality was immediate.
Seasons 7 and 8 are absolute trash. Ramin Djawadi did what he could to save an unsalvageable situation. I don't fault the actors and actresses for what D+DB turned it into, either. Typically, you want an already good TV show to get even better for it's grand exit...But sUbVErT EXpEctaIOnS!!!
Hopefully...this series will be remade in the future (in it's entirety), and will be given the due gravitas it deserves.
Seasons 3 and 4 are absolute gold. Rivals The Wire, True Detective (Season 1), Breaking Bad and The Sopranos in how good it was. All hallmarks of being one of the greatest, iconic series in TV series history.
Seasons 5 and 6 are mediocre at best. GRRM walked away at the end of Season 5, and the degrade in quality was immediate.
Seasons 7 and 8 are absolute trash. Ramin Djawadi did what he could to save an unsalvageable situation. I don't fault the actors and actresses for what D+DB turned it into, either. Typically, you want an already good TV show to get even better for it's grand exit...But sUbVErT EXpEctaIOnS!!!
Hopefully...this series will be remade in the future (in it's entirety), and will be given the due gravitas it deserves.