Which show had the more unsatisfying ending?
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All good things must come to an end?
It is a widely held opinion that the last episode of Game of Thrones was a let-down. It even received a 4/10 on IMDB (251,456 votes) -- the lowest-rated episode on IMDB of the entire series. The Sopranos' infamous last episode was often viewed as "unsatisfactory" and...abrupt.
It is a widely held opinion that the last episode of Game of Thrones was a let-down. It even received a 4/10 on IMDB (251,456 votes) -- the lowest-rated episode on IMDB of the entire series. The Sopranos' infamous last episode was often viewed as "unsatisfactory" and...abrupt.
Sopranos
The Sopranos is a television series that aired for 6 seasons starting in 1999 and was broadcast by HBO. It’s considered one of the greatest TV series ever and won many awards during its run. The storyline focuses on Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, as the leader of a mob family out of New Jersey. It launched the careers of several of its stars and the cast includes Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco and Michael Imperioli.
Conceived and written by David Chase, the premise of the show is the challenges and exploits of Soprano and his mob associates. With a unique twist on the standard gangster genre, Soprano is prone to periods of depression and panic attacks. Throughout the series, there are depictions of Tony’s therapy sessions with Dr. Melfi (played by Bracco). Tony’s wife Carmela (played by Falco) is complicated, as she enjoys the luxuries that his lifestyle brings, but is in denial about how he earns money. She tries to keep this secret from her two children Meadow and A.J. Other key characters include his older sister Janice (played by Aida Torturro), Christopher (played by Michael Imperioli), Uncle “Junior” (played by Dominic Chianese), his mother Livia (played by Nancy Marchand), Silvio (played by Steve Van Zandt) and Paulie (played by Tony Sirico).
Over the course of 86 episodes, the show was known for its frequent violent incidents and in-depth character development and complex interactions. The show won 21 Primetime Emmy awards and is considered groundbreaking and influential on future television series.
Conceived and written by David Chase, the premise of the show is the challenges and exploits of Soprano and his mob associates. With a unique twist on the standard gangster genre, Soprano is prone to periods of depression and panic attacks. Throughout the series, there are depictions of Tony’s therapy sessions with Dr. Melfi (played by Bracco). Tony’s wife Carmela (played by Falco) is complicated, as she enjoys the luxuries that his lifestyle brings, but is in denial about how he earns money. She tries to keep this secret from her two children Meadow and A.J. Other key characters include his older sister Janice (played by Aida Torturro), Christopher (played by Michael Imperioli), Uncle “Junior” (played by Dominic Chianese), his mother Livia (played by Nancy Marchand), Silvio (played by Steve Van Zandt) and Paulie (played by Tony Sirico).
Over the course of 86 episodes, the show was known for its frequent violent incidents and in-depth character development and complex interactions. The show won 21 Primetime Emmy awards and is considered groundbreaking and influential on future television series.
Thrones
Game of Thrones ran from 2011-2019 and was one of the most expensive TV shows ever shot. It’s based on the fantasy book series A Song of Fire and Ice written by George R.R. Martin. During its run, it had record viewership and is frequently cited as one of the best TV shows ever. Over its 8 seasons and 73 episodes, it earned 59 Emmy awards, the most ever from a drama series.
The show is known for its elaborate visuals, special effects, complex story, intriguing dialogue, strong acting, violence, nudity and mature themes. The fantasy series takes place in the 7 Kingdoms of Westeros, with the main theme being the conflict to claim the Iron Throne and control of the Kingdoms. There are several simultaneous storylines that provide viewers with a complex series of intersecting plots that often require close attention to follow the events. Key characters include Ned Stark and his family, who rule the North, The Lannisters who seek to claim the crown and Iron Throne in King’s Landing, and Daenerys Targaryen, the Dragon Queen, who hatches and raises 3 dragons, which were long thought extinct.
Ultimately, the series ends with an epic conflict resulting in a new order and King. The large ensemble cast is thought to be the biggest in TV history and several of its stars made $1 million per episode towards the end, among the highest paid ever. Some of the episodes were written by Martin, although the bulk of them were completed by other writers.
The show is known for its elaborate visuals, special effects, complex story, intriguing dialogue, strong acting, violence, nudity and mature themes. The fantasy series takes place in the 7 Kingdoms of Westeros, with the main theme being the conflict to claim the Iron Throne and control of the Kingdoms. There are several simultaneous storylines that provide viewers with a complex series of intersecting plots that often require close attention to follow the events. Key characters include Ned Stark and his family, who rule the North, The Lannisters who seek to claim the crown and Iron Throne in King’s Landing, and Daenerys Targaryen, the Dragon Queen, who hatches and raises 3 dragons, which were long thought extinct.
Ultimately, the series ends with an epic conflict resulting in a new order and King. The large ensemble cast is thought to be the biggest in TV history and several of its stars made $1 million per episode towards the end, among the highest paid ever. Some of the episodes were written by Martin, although the bulk of them were completed by other writers.
