Game of Thrones Season 6's Jon Snow Parentage Reveal Marked the Franchise's Decline
Originally published as: 10 Years Ago, the Most Anticipated Plot Twist in 'Game of Thrones' History Became the Franchise's Death Sentence
Game of Thrones hit its peak in quality in Seasons 3 and 4, and its peak in popularity in Season 8. The true zenith, however, the apex of its power as a series both widely beloved and critically acclaimed, was undoubtedly Season 6.