2 days ago · This "Game of Thrones" finale was praised as one of the show's best episodes, becoming one of the only TV episodes to ever receive a 9.9 rating on IMDb. More for You HBO's Game of Thrones is one of the most influential TV shows of the 21st century. Titled after the first book in George R.R. Martin's multi-novel saga, Game of Thrones is a high fantasy adaptation on par with The Lord of the Rings. It won dozens of awards over the course of its eight-season run, earning both critical acclaim and a flourishing June 8's "The Watchers On The Wall" served up 35 minutes of non-stop bloody, nerve-wracking action as the Wildlings arrived at Castle Black to fight the Night's Watch. While Jon Snow can definitely kick some ass with his sword fighting skills, an unlikely hero emerged in this episode. Sam Tarly, previously the most naive and timorous character ZjyQ.