In this video essay, we break down the infamous Downfall of Game of Thrones. With House of the Dragon Season 2 here, and it being 5 years since GoT concluded with the disastrous Season 8 I figured, let's take a deep dive look into the downfall of one of the greatest TV Shows ever made. Many people point the finger at season 8 for the downfall of Game of Thrones, but the truth is, it started long before that. We dive into it all! Game of Thrones (2011) House of the Dragon (2022) Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Part 1 (Perfection) Seasons 1-4 8:44 - Part 2 (Downfall) Seasons 5-7 19:04 - Part 3 (Season 8) 43:11 - Outro