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How did IMDb users rate 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 compared to most other TV seasons upon its 2019 release?
Answer
It received one of the lowest audience ratings of any major TV season
Game of Thrones Season 8 was widely panned by audiences on IMDb, earning a lower average rating than even notoriously bad films like 'The Room.' The backlash was driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the pacing and character resolutions in the final episodes.
💡 Did you know?
Game of Thrones' final season had a lower IMDb rating than The Room, making it one of television's most critically despised conclusions.
Other options people guess
- It received the highest audience rating in Game of Thrones history
- It received mixed but ultimately positive audience scores
- It received ratings consistent with earlier Game of Thrones seasons
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- imdb
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