Why ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Still Trapped By Season 8’s Terrible Ending

The final season of Game of Thrones remains a notorious disappointment for many TV viewers. After seven seasons widely considered to be brilliant, the show ran out of source material from George R.R. Martin, and he hadn’t been actively involved for years. Season 8 was almost universally criticized, bringing a once-great and highly successful series to an underwhelming end. Interestingly, around the same time, Star Wars saw a resurgence in popularity, but its finale proved to be just as problematic. Now, in 2026, Star Wars is showing signs of a successful recovery – something Game of Thrones hasn’t yet managed.

