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Unfortunately, it’s more of the same in Season 8, with massive conflicts, such as the one between the North and the Night King, ending abruptly. Even major character arcs that were set up all the way back in Season 1 fall flat. It’s not all bad, though, as there are at least five things to love about Game of Thrones‘ final season.
1) Theon Greyjoy Finds Redemption
After betraying the Stark family, Theon Greyjoy quickly becomes one of Game of Thrones‘ most unlikable characters. He always finds a way to screw others over, which is why it’s a little bit satisfying when Ramsay Bolton gets his hands on him and turns him into Reek. However, living under Ramsay’s iron fist helps Theon turn over a new leaf.
Helping Sansa Stark awakens something in Theon, and he goes on to fight for his sister against his evil uncle, Euron Grejoy. Once that fight is over, he heads back to Winterfell and dies protecting Bran Stark from the Night King. There isn’t glory at the end of Theon’s road, but there is peace of mind.
2) Arya Stark Has Her Big Moment
Everything changes for Arya Stark when she watches her father die in King’s Landing. She begins a journey that takes her all the way to Bravos, where she learns about the Faceless Men. After completing her training, she heads back to Westeros, ready to cross off every name on her kill list.
The first six seasons of Game of Thrones make it seem like Arya is working toward something big, bigger even than taking down Cersei Lannister. Well, Season 8 gives her the biggest moment in the show’s history, having her take down the Night King with a Valyrian steel dagger.
3) Cersei Lannister Gets What She Deserves
Speaking of Cersei, she spends all of the final season in King’s Landing, waiting for her enemies to arrive from the North. Daenerys Targaryen tries to get the queen to surrender, but Cersei decides to respond to the offer by killing Missandei, Daenerys’ best friend. With nearly everyone she cares about gone, the Mother of Dragons takes the gloves off.
As Daenerys burns King’s Landing to the ground, Cersei tries to run, which isn’t surprising given her need to stay in control. However, she doesn’t even make it out of the Red Keep. While it’s a shame that Jamie Lannister has to go down with her, seeing Cersei’s lifeless body is worth the price of an HBO Max subscription.
