I think this issue is going to be the dividing line. A lot of people saying they've finally got fed up with it... and a lot of people saying "Oh my God yes, it's all falling into place now and the story line just got ten times deeper and more interesting."

Whuich is a shame; but the fandom survived people deciding they didn't like and wouldn't watch seasons 6 and 7, so it should survive people likewise turning away from season 8. I still think it's a pity, though.