Game of Thrones: S8 Ep 4 – \

This review contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 4, “The Last of the Starks.” To refresh your memory of where we left off, read our GoT S8, Episode 3 review, “The Long Night,” and if you’re confused about what “dracarys” means, we’ve got you covered.

The Verdict

This is the most deliciously political Game of Thrones has been for some time, and there’s something immensely satisfying about getting back to all the scheming and backbiting that drove the show’s early seasons, even if Season 8 has lost all the subtlety and nuance that used to be a hallmark of the show. There’s something heartbreakingly realistic about seeing our characters devolve into this kind of pettiness even after facing down the literal embodiment of death, but we still wish the show was taking its time rather than racing to the finish line.

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