Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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A Game of Thrones video essay in which I analyze why Season 5 of the show is so mediocre. I look at dull subplots, a forced character death, the deterioration of writing, and the unsatisfying conclusions.

Thank you to my Patrons: Sean Clancy, k4nd17r33, Debbs, The_Henne, Luis Andino, Valarmorgulis, Florida Buqmeti, Jaywantsacat, and Subliminal Transformation.

Music Used:

Game of Thrones - Medley (Piano & String Cover)
youtube.com/watch?v=P-2-HqsWN-M

Game of Thrones - Dragonstone | Season 7 Soundtrack
youtube.com/watch?v=ycIYM2aX07g
Channel: youtube.com/user/LOrchestraCinematiqu

House Stark Theme x The Force Theme | Game of Thrones & Star Wars Mashup
youtube.com/watch?v=bs8d4AFiKD8
Channel: youtube.com/c/samuelkimmusic

Timecodes:
Intro: (0:00)
Dull Subplots: (00:48)
Forced Character Death: (5:35)
Deterioration of Writing: (8:09)
Unsatisfying Conclusions: (12:10)
The End: (15:30)