8 Things Game Of Thrones Season 8 Actually Did Well
The final season wasn't a total letdown after all.
Fan anticipation for HBO's Game of Thrones made its eighth and final season one of the most hyped-up television events of all time. When Winterfell, the season premiere, finally aired, it had been well over a year since the seventh season ended, giving the audience time to build up expectations and predict the ending.
The season seemed too big to fail, but in the eyes of most viewers, it did. Critics and fans questioned the season's mixed pacing, out-of-character decisions, and conclusion, which resulted in the most boring possible King of Westeros: Bran. A show about a ruthless competition for the throne ended with a winner who had never once expressed interest in ruling.
Although the season as a whole didn't work, it wasn't a complete failure. With the general panning of Game of Thrones' conclusion, it's easy to forget some of the season's best moments, the events that reminded fans of why they loved the earlier seasons. Though it was a disappointment overall, these positives made the season feel like authentic Game of Thrones.
Here are 8 things which Game of Thrones Season 8 actually did well.
8. The Score
It's not exactly news to say that Game of Thrones has a spectacular score. Composer Ramin Djawadi did incredible work for the series from its first season, with pieces like The King's Arrival, The Light of the Seven, and, of course, the iconic opening theme. Each of his pieces adds beautiful music to the world of Westeros.
That said, Season 8 may be Djawadi's best. Many of his new themes, such as Arrival at Winterfell, A Song of Ice and Fire, and The Night King, stand out as some of the most memorable in all the series. The Night King, in particular, perfectly sets the horrifying mood for its scene.
Djawadi's Season 8 score is so good that one of the best new tracks, Stay a Thousand Years, didn't even make it into the season and can be heard only on the soundtrack. Djawadi won a well earned Emmy for his work on the season.
All hail King Ramin of the House Djawadi, first of his name, King of the Orchestra and the First Chair Violin, Lord and Protector of the Music.