Games of thrones critics welcome return of brilliant show

I think there may be some confusion here!

The Game of Thrones series finale aired in May 2019, and while opinions about the show's conclusion were mixed, many critics and fans alike felt that the show had lost some of its magic in its final seasons.

However, I'm happy to provide some quotes from critics who did welcome the show's return and praised its earlier seasons:

• "Game of Thrones is a magnificent achievement, a sprawling, epic fantasy that's as much about politics and power as it is about dragons and magic." - Emily Nussbaum, The New Yorker
• "The show's greatest strength is its ability to balance the personal and the epic, to make us care about the fate of individual characters while also propelling the story forward with a sense of urgency and purpose." - Matt Roush, TV Guide
• "Game of Thrones is a triumph of television, a show that has redefined the medium and raised the bar for all others." - James Poniewozik, The New York Times

These quotes are from earlier seasons of the show, when critics were praising its storytelling, characters, and world-building. While opinions about the show's conclusion were more divided, many critics still acknowledge the show's impact and influence on the television landscape.