What is Game of Thrones S7-8's IQ Score?

Game of Thrones S7-8 has an IQ Score of 90/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Passive tier. The score breaks down to 22/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 16/50 Educational Value, and 32/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Game of Thrones S7-8 educational?

Game of Thrones S7-8 is low on educational value, 16/50 on TVI's rubric. Watch for entertainment, not for learning.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Game of Thrones S7-8 , IQ Score 90/200

Game of Thrones S7-8 has an IQ Score of 90/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Passive tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH·Updated 2026-06-17·Methodology

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90/ 200

Passive

Light cognitive engagement, background-safe viewing

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

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Why you should trust this score

Scored under Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician and founding editor. Maintains the adult catalog against the published rubric and reviews the rubric application.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,338 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

The final seasons of Game of Thrones, the narrative contraction and logical shortcuts draw significant criticism. The production values remain exceptional but the writing is widely considered the low point of the series.

The Daenerys turn and the finale are the most discussed disappointments in prestige television history.

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