It’s no easy feat to deliver a satisfying conclusion to a TV series.
And when a show is as deified as Game of Thrones, there is no ending that could ever meet the colossal expectations it set for itself.
Of course, the finale wasn’t perfect.
The journey to the end was laced with pacing issues, overemphasis on shock value, and abandonment of character growth.
And yet, the destination itself, the final episode, is a fitting end to the story we’d followed for over 8 years.
Watch the last episode and judge it on its own merits, and you’ll recognize the familiar Game of Thrones’ charm that initially attracted you to the show.
And most importantly, it’s an ending that doesn’t betray the logic or the themes of the show.
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