Game of
Thrones is one of the most phenomenal shows that has graced us with its
presence on TV. Despite all the controversies, the show did pretty well in the
rating department with a few episodes like the Rains of Castamere and The
Battle of Bastards scoring a 9.9.
Minus the last couple of seasons, the show up to season 6
was always on the high in ratings with an average of a 9. The last two seasons
felt very rushed, but they had their moments as well, but the viewers didn’t
take the shanked seasons too well, probably because of all the buildup leading
to nothing.
One of the main reasons that Game of Thrones is an
exceptional show and high on IMDb ratings is its unpredictability, death,
violence, gore, and the story plot. It was clear that a lot of money went into
the production as the battle scenes looked like something that has never been
seen before on TV. The first battle of Blackwater was our first taste of how
well-crafted the battle scenes are.
It is evident that whenever a character dies, or there is
an epic battle, or both of the things happening simultaneously, the ratings of
that particular episode skyrockets on IMDb. This tells the success of the whole
series and its well-choreographed fighting sequences as well as deep storyline.
The sheer unpredictability of the Red Wedding gave the viewers a kind of
trauma, unlike any other tv show.
The following infographic shows all the episodes of Game
of Thrones and their ratings. It highlights the key deaths and battle episodes
where the ratings skyrocketed (controversial season 8 was the lowest-rated
season despite the deaths and battles). Seriously, don’t look at the
infographic if you don’t want any spoilers.
Infographic by: asherfergusson.com
