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Nothing can deny Game of Thrones for their impact on television and entertainment as a whole. The series had an amazing run that will be remembered forever. Although all fans were not completely happy about the finale, the show had great success over it eight-season run. There is a clear possibility for a show to have such impact in the near future, but Game of Thrones currently stands alone until its records are surpassed.
The show additionally changed how future projects will be produced. There was never a television show with such large production so now that it happened, this could be the start of a new era. An era in which large television productions compare to those of film. Usually film productions are larger and more expensive than television by a great margin. But the Game of Thrones’ series creators Benioff and Weiss changed the outlook. Their continued record breakings of views and cost of production have set a new possible standard. The series additionally led to the start of many successful acting careers as most of the stars were not seen before. Like Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, in the upcoming years the actors of the series will be seen more often on the big screen.

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"Is Game of Thrones the last great blockbuster TV show?"

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"Is Game of Thrones the last great blockbuster TV show?"

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According to the critics in this review, nothing similar to the Game of Thrones series will be nearly as popular. In order for a show to be as successful, it must stand out. This review is favorable, based on the credibility of the critics. The series’ impact on pop culture caused critics to form these opinions.
Game of Thrones was one in its own by its reach towards viewers. To the point the do not know if a show would be this impactful ever again. This seems to be a very subjective statement because that is unclear to predict. There is a large chance a show will have a following like Game of Thrones did. As long as it finds its own way to stand out and entertain the audience. It must also target a large group because Game of Thrones targeted all adults and was spoken about heavily on social media. So, the way the future shows work their social media platforms can also affect their success in this day in age. It is also important for the writers to listen to viewers to keep their attention throughout several seasons.

The creators of Game of Thrones are soon to release prequel to the beloved series which is risky. “The last thing you want to do is roll out a spinoff or two and they’re not up to the standard of the original show and then you’ve just sort of failed miserably,” said HBO Chairman of Warner Media Robert Greenblatt. In order to prevent failure at a spinoff, it is rumored the spinoff will look nothing like the original. It is also set to take place decades before the original.

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George R.R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones book series
Photo by Amanda Edwards

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'Game of Thrones' Series Finale: What the Critics Are Saying

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'Game of Thrones' Series Finale: What the Critics Are Saying

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Rolling Stone’s Sean T. Collins writes, Sean T. Collins of Rolling Stone had a positive outlook on the finale.

"The last ever [Game of Thrones] episode — titled, appropriately enough, 'The Iron Throne' — is a quiet, and quietly lovely, affair. It begins in death and ends in life. As the books written by both author George R.R. Martin and his creation Samwell Tarly proclaim, it is a song of ice and fire … and the melody is bittersweet. ... Bran, Arya, Sansa, Jon: In their final destinies, the heirs of House Stark all defy their house words, 'Winter Is Coming.' After showing us a nightmare for eight seasons, Game of Thrones finally dares to dream of spring."

This seemed to be a rare impression because most of the other critics seem to bash the finale. Saying it allowed the Stark children to achieve their dreams by going separate ways. Some of them earned roles in the kingdom’s monarchy while others went off on their own to discover their own happiness.

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"Game of Thrones, Lost, and the Problem With Knee-jerk Finale Rage"

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"Game of Thrones, Lost, and the Problem With Knee-jerk Finale Rage"

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Many fans were disappointed in the finale this May. A lot of the frustration was taken to Twitter, where the average fan could speak their mind. Jen Chaney of Vulture News compared the finale of Game of Thrones to that of Lost. Both received a lot of backlash because viewers felt there was poor writing. “For shows that are so ambitious and serialized and epic in scope, it’s difficult to create a finale that’s going to please everyone. Not impossible, but certainly difficult. I would argue that Game of Thrones had an easier shot at pulling that off,” said Chaney. She then went on to say HBO provided “Game of Thrones with more creative freedom than what was given to “Lost”.

“A TV show’s job is to move you and transport you and make you believe in the world and characters it has built. Game of Thrones definitely struggled on that last front in its eighth season, but that shouldn’t negate what it accomplished and how enthralling it was for so many years.”

This stands out because that is how most people end their opinions on the finale. No matter how bad the series finale to Game of Thrones may have been, the rest of the series was amazing and created a new outlook on television for future projects.

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Ned Stark played by Sean Bean

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"Game of Thrones Didn't Have to End This Way"

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"Game of Thrones Didn't Have to End This Way"

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Judy Berman says she felt empty after the series finale. She feels there was a lot more left the writers could have done or developed. This review was favorable because it shared the opinion of most viewers. Berman wrote this because her opinion on the finale, as a fan, she believes more could have been done.

“It didn’t have to be this way. In its heyday, Game of Thrones was a political thriller more than a fantasy epic. Its struggle between would-be monarchs had depth because it was also a struggle between conflicting ideas about freedom, justice and leadership. Do good ends justify cruel means? Or should we, like Ned Stark, feel obligated to do the right thing even when it’s suicidal? When someone wrongs you, do you turn the other cheek, or do you add their name to the kill list? Can any person be trusted with absolute power? It would’ve been nice if the show had followed these quandaries through to the end.”

Arya Stark is responsible for having a kill list, naming all the people who wronged her and eventually wants to kill.

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Cersei Lannister played by Lena Headey
Photo by HBO

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The series both reinforces, and challenges mainstream societal and cultural values. Because the series takes place in a medieval timeline, some scenes are very barbaric. Especially reflecting on the fight scenes and deaths, the show was very graphic. But culturally it challenges some values, as said before the roles of a woman in the series. Women were more so seen as strong public figures than having mothering roles.

Often in television, women would be defined through their mothering skills, but Game of Thrones was different. The mothering skills of Daenerys to her dragons and Cersei to her children was seen as one aspect of their lives. It set pace but did not control the narrative. The other main female characters in Arya and Sansa Stark were not even mothers, but strong women finding their way. It was interesting to see the writers of Game of Thrones change the way women should be perceived in media.

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Game of Thrones attracts a large audience but targets adults because of its sexual and violent content. Age seems to be the only targeting tactic as a large portion of the world found the show interesting. The construction of the series causes the audience to connect with the characters they enjoy but hate specific characters. Most people shared the characters they disliked because they were often evil but had more of a selection as to who they liked. Some of the most liked characters are Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, and Arya Stark. Most likely because they were the most relatable to viewers. The writers control the narrative enough to direct viewers to provoke certain feelings but still allows the audience to form their own opinions and interpretation of the scenes.

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Season 7 episode 7, where many of the main cast are in their first scenes together. Also where all their storylines begin to intertwine
Video by HBO

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Game Of Thrones - 7x07 - Daenerys, Jon Snow, And Cersei Council Meeting

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The emotion appeals most prevalent are polarizing, through love and death. Death seems to be an extreme, but it was very important throughout the show’s eight seasons. Love was built through relationships, even to the viewers. Tyrion Lannister was one of the fan favorites because he was humorous and incredibly loved by those by his side. The love illustrated through his acting was infectious to the other characters as well. One could see how he impacted the life of each person he knew. Jon Snow also had a great influence in the kingdom. He was a man who provided hope to others through both his visible strength and vulnerability.

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Daenerys' dragon, Drogon, killing the men who disobeyed her
Photo by HBO

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Jon Snow played by Kit Harrington
Photo by HBO

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As stated before, women dominate most of the series. Specifically, Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister have the most power because they develop the largest followings. Cersei was more so born into the power whereas Daenerys had to form an army from scratch overseas. Although there were many men in the series capable of challenging the women’s power, it often did not work in their favor. The men would often die or just know not to do so. There were even kings to control the kingdom before Cersei, but it often did not last long for them.
The men to survive the longest in the series’ run never truly questioned the women, their ruler, because treason was punishable by death. If a person, usually male question Daenerys’ power, she would have them executed by her dragons who would burn them alive. In season 7 episode 5, Daenerys killed the father and brother of another main character because they refused to kneel and surrender after a battle against her. This eventually came to haunt her as she had to later align with the individual later in the series.

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Emotional connections or relatability between characters and the viewers is very common. Also, the understanding a character’s role plays a key factor in the series’ progression. Without the developed connection, why would fans continue to watch? The creators of Game of Thrones are responsible for this just as much, if not more than the actors. The actors must exhibit the emotion that grasps the audience, but the writers must provide the correct script for the actors to do so.

There are several examples of life lessons and portrayals for the audience to relate to. The female characters empowering women in the real world by their strength in the series. Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) exemplifies that women are not meant to have a specific role in society and are capable of anything.  Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is a clear example of second chances and a character developing to form empathy. Jon Snow is the bastard who was often neglected and left to fend for himself. And Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) is the underdog, looked at as lesser than everyone else because of disability. But finds his way to make an impression on the world, eventually standing atop nearly the entire kingdom. The list continues but there are so many people in the series that there is at least one each viewer can like or relate to more so than the other.

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Story, Substance, Characters, and Representation

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Story, Substance, Characters, and Representation

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The series took an interesting approach on gender roles as the female characters at times showed more power and resilience than their male counterparts. Women such as Sansa Stark, Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister were three women who controlled the pace of the show. As the show continued, the three’s power and control grew stronger. The writers clearly emphasized how they played some of the most important roles in terms of how the series concluded.

This was most interesting because Game of Thrones takes place in a fictional medieval world where one would expect the man to be in control. This was by far not the case because the women often held the most powerful roles. Not only by titles in the monarchy, but word of mouth and how they controlled the men to accomplish what was necessary.
Daenerys managed to build followers which consisted of barbarians and trained militants who did as she said. This was often because she had the presence of dragons who followed her as well. The dragons played a major role in the series because they were the most powerful beings. And they exemplified hope for her people, but fear to her enemies. The rest of the female cast showed their ability to rise under despair, just to come back stronger and ready to rule. The only change was they showed less remorse. The best examples for this were Sansa Stark and Cersei Lannister.
There did not seem to be many other challenges of cultural values other than the fact the show is graphic because it resembled a medieval time. Where crimes were faced with greater punishment than prison. Although there were many personal issues characters had with themselves. Mainly with finding their true identity and purpose in life. Jon Snow especially because he grew up a bastard, child born outside of marriage, so he often felt neglected by his family.

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There was a lot of criticism towards the show due to its’ “poor” ending. Many viewers felt it did not live up to the hype and left a lot of unfinished plot. Fans even wrote their own stories of how the show should have ended in the series finale. People were saying the ending felt rushed as well, with some wasted opportunities. Without giving away the ending, there is one character many hated and wanted to follow the series usual method of a gruesome death for them. But instead the writers allowed the character to die more peacefully with ones they loved. The writers could have simply wanted the character to have a reasonable death, but fans did not find that fair. The series overall had an amazing run and the ending did not affect its impact on television culture.

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Each scene is connected because everyone is connected to Westeros in some manner. Game of Thrones begins by telling the lives of everyone individually, but as the series progresses, people start to grow interpersonal connections. As said before, everyone’s goal is to take or assist in taking the throne of the Seven Kingdoms. In pursuit, all the characters meet at some point. This was most noticeable in the later seasons as everyone’s began to parallel.

There was specifically a scene in season 7 episode 7 where all the main characters met face to face for the first time. This included Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), Jon Snow (Kit Harrington), Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) and more. This specific scene illustrated the growth of the series and character development created throughout the years. Not only demonstrating how the characters have changed, but also how they would interact together, making it one of the most memorable points in the series.

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Daenerys Targaryen played by Emilia Clarke
Photo by HBO

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The series took an interesting approach on gender roles as the female characters at times showed more power and resilience than their male counterparts. Women such as Sansa Stark, Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister were three women who controlled the pace of the show. As the show continued, the three’s power and control grew stronger. The writers clearly emphasized how they played some of the most important roles in terms of how the series concluded.

This was most interesting because Game of Thrones takes place in a fictional medieval world where one would expect the man to be in control. This was by far not the case because the women often held the most powerful roles. Not only by titles in the monarchy, but word of mouth and how they controlled the men to accomplish what was necessary.
Daenerys managed to build followers which consisted of barbarians and trained militants who did as she said. This was often because she had the presence of dragons who followed her as well. The dragons played a major role in the series because they were the most powerful beings. And they exemplified hope for her people, but fear to her enemies. The rest of the female cast showed their ability to rise under despair, just to come back stronger and ready to rule. The only change was they showed less remorse. The best examples for this were Sansa Stark and Cersei Lannister.

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Game of Thrones additionally influenced the start of future series. It was recently announced the prequel of the series is in the making. Fans enjoyed the series so much, the creators decided to continue. It only makes sense as “Game of Thrones” now has a larger following than ever, bringing in more revenue for HBO.

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Screenshot of Game of Thrones series introduction
Photo by HBO

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Game of Thrones is one of the most iconic shows of the decade, especially as the series progressed. The show became a very important part of pop culture as everyone was speaking about it. Whether through social media, television, and other news networks or platforms. A majority of the negative views of the show resonated from the final season. Otherwise, the show is one of the best rated of all time.

The series’ grasp to the public also grew from social media, specifically Twitter. People would see the series trending and going viral, causing them to eventually watch. Fans were able to interact with one another to discuss previous and future episodes, all while making jokes and internet memes out of the episodes. This truly helped the series grow and possibly helped writers understand what the fans wanted to see and heavily anticipated.

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The Impact of Game of Thrones on Future of Production

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The Impact of Game of Thrones on Future of Production

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By Timothy Goss, Jr.

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“Game of Thrones” was a book series, written by George R. R. Martin and later adapted into a television series starring on HBO, Home Box Office. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss later turned the show into a series and it immediately made an impression when released and continued to grow in popularity and viewership each season.

“Game of Thrones” is the fictional story of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos in the Middle Ages. The series’ ultimate objective is to see who takes power of all the kingdoms by taking the throne, hence “Game of Thrones”. The show stands out because its ability to connect to its audience throughout the seasons.
Every viewer who enjoys the series finds a character they like the most and just hope that individual does not die. The series is like a pioneer to television series because it introduced a new form of storytelling. The creators would often kill off characters, sometimes multiple in one episode. Often times these were main characters, so it would change the course of the series.
There is more to a death of the character in Game of Thrones than the loss of an individual. Most of the deaths would cause a chain of events to occur in the series, commonly how it affects the storyline. It often enrages some characters causing conflicts within the series, sometimes leading to another death, fight, or battle. The show additionally received great ratings by critics, being rated 89% by Rotten Tomatoes, one of the most notable entertainment criticisms.