‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Sets New Record for HBO

The highly anticipated series finale of the beloved show “Game of Thrones” aired on Sunday night, and it set a new record for HBO. According to Nielsen ratings, 19.3 million viewers tuned in to watch the final episode, making it the most watched episode in the show’s eight-season run. The finale was full of surprises and unexpected plot twists that left fans both satisfied and disappointed at the same time. From Daenerys Targaryen’s sudden turn to villainy to Bran Stark being crowned King of Westeros, viewers were treated to an exciting conclusion that will be talked about for years to come. The success of “Game of Thrones” has been a major boon for HBO, which saw its viewership increase significantly over the course of the show’s run. In addition to setting a new record with this finale, “Game of Thrones” also broke records with its previous episodes as well as its season premieres and finales. HBO is now looking ahead towards other projects that could potentially capture audiences like “Game of Thrones” did. The network recently announced plans for a prequel series set in Westeros thousands of years before the events seen in “Game of Thrones,” though no casting or production details have been revealed yet. Regardless, HBO can take comfort knowing that their flagship series ended on a high note with millions tuning in from around the world to witness its conclusion. It remains to be seen if any other shows will be able to replicate this level success but one thing is certain – “Game Of Thrones” will go down as one of television's greatest accomplishments ever achieved by any network or streaming service.