The 'Game of Thrones' finale

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Complaints from longtime fans aside, "Game of Thrones" was a consistent bread winner for HBO, bringing in high ratings for the premium cable network.

However, diminishing enthusiasm over the final season of the series left the finale episode not only outpaced by the Las Vegas debate, but also not even the most viewed episode of the season, falling to a 15,845 rating.