Almost 6 years ago, the last episode of Game of Thrones aired. After 8 seasons and 73 episodes, the fantasy epic received a rather controversial ending. However, many episodes are still legendary to this day. We look at the 10 best episodes according to IMDb that we fondly remember.
How successful was Game of Thrones? Over the years, Game of Thrones broke numerous records and became a global phenomenon:
- In 170 countries, the series was broadcast.
- The series finale reached the highest number of viewers per episode with 19.3 million.
- Game of Thrones has won 59 Emmy Awards, more than any other drama series before.
Even today, Game of Thrones remains one of the most popular series of all time. On IMDb, it is currently ranked 13th.
What was the basis for the ranking? IMDb is the largest database for movies and series worldwide. We look at the most popular episodes according to user ratings. The episodes were rated between approximately 57,000 and 235,000 times.
Spoiler warning: We reveal what happens in each episode. So there are plenty of spoilers!
Rank 10: The Door
- Season: 6
- Episode: 5
- Rating: 9.7/10
The monosyllabic, yet loving Hodor is the tragic star of this episode. Bran finally learns something about the origin of the white walkers, but is marked by the Night King. He and his companions must flee. To protect his friends, Hodor sacrifices himself – one of the saddest deaths in the entire series. Hodor!
Asha also tries to become queen of the Iron Islands in this episode. However, when her uncle Euron claims the throne for himself, she must flee with Theon.
There was also a big declaration of love. Ser Jorah reveals his fatal illness to Daenerys and finally admits his feelings for her.
Fun Fact: During a scene where Arya watches a play, a cell phone can be heard ringing.
