'Game of Thrones' Fans Are Still Heated About That Ending
04/25/2021 02:53 pm EDT
Memories
YouTube critic Angelina was recently faced with a tragic "memory" post on Facebook of the moment she first decided to give Game of Thrones a try. Angelina would go on to co-write an epic two-part post-mortem on the series with Lindsay Ellis in 2019.
Dropped Plots
For some fans, the dropped plot points of Game of Thrones are now like intrusive thoughts that come up out of no where to bother them. This includes Jon Snow's parentage as a secret Targaryen, Arya's extensive training as a Faceless assassin, and the entire White Walker threat, which was wiped out in a single battle.
Fan Theories
Left unsatisfied by the series' ending, many fans have turned to fan theories over the last year and a half, either to fill in the gaps left by the show or extend the series beyond it. One theory that gained a lot of traction this week suggested that, when Drogon flew away with Daenerys' body, he headed for Volantis, where red priests worshipped Daenerys. They speculate that these magic users could have resurrected Dany just like Jon Snow and Beric Dondarrion were resurrected.
Persistent
While the revival of Game of Thrones complaints seemed random, many fans got in on it, and many commented that their outrage has never really gone away. More than a few said that they still think about the show's hasty ending often.
Directing Anger
One thing that set Game of Thrones apart from other shows with reviled endings was that the outrage was aimed almost entirely at the writers and showrunners themselves — not the actors or other crew members. However, in hindsight some fans were prepared to direct their anger at HBO for allowing the showrunners to carry out a plan that seemed doomed to fail.
Laziness
Fans reminded each other that the "laziness" of the final season of Game of Thrones extended past the writing process to the shooting as well, where anachronisms and visual mistakes were common. Many argued that this never would have happened when Martin's source material was in place.
Rewatchability
Finally, one of the most tragic parts of the series' ending for some fans was that it invalidated the success of the earlier seasons, in some ways. Many fans commented that they used to re-watch the early seasons often, but knowing how the show ends, it is hard to enjoy them now. Game of Thrones is streaming on HBO and HBO Max.
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