Although most fans weren't happy with the final season of 'Game of Thrones', the Television Academy was. 'Game of Thrones' took home an iron throne made of, not swords but Emmy awards. 'Game of Thrones' ended its eight-season run with a big win at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. The HBO fantasy series took home the award for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2019 award ceremony, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

The creators of the show thanked author George R.R. Martin's 'demented mind' for the big win. Upon accepting the award, David Benioff said, "This all started in the demented mind of George R.R. Martin."