Mark Mylod is no Steven Spielberg or James Cameron. But he has a fan base of his own. The English director is known for directing six episodes of Game of Thrones and 16 episodes of Succession.
Critics have widely praised director Mark Mylod for his work on television series like Succession and Game of Thrones, as well as his feature film The Menu (2022), highlighting his ability to handle "complex narratives, compelling character dynamics, and visually striking storytelling". Reviewers of Succession, for example, have lauded Mylod's ability to "capture spontaneous, emotionally charged performances". He has been lauded for his focus on "peeling back layers of despicable characters in his shows".
His ability to maintain authenticity in high-budget productions, avoiding overly polished aesthetics, is a recurring theme in reviews.
Netizens have called Mylod “one of the best living directors” and praised his work across Succession, Game of Thrones, and The Last of Us. His direction of a major The Last of Us episode has been hailed as potentially “one of the best TV episodes of the year". A netizen wrote, "Mark Mylod has become the fucking harbinger of death for TV. if he's directing your show then expect that episode to break your heart."
Mark Mylod is next directing HBO's TV series, Harry Potter.
