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I think that GRRM could have delivered the same ending in a way that the fans would have loved. The failure really comes down to how quickly they rushed it, and
by doctoboggan 2y ago
I think that GRRM could have delivered the same ending in a way that the fans would have loved. The failure really comes down to how quickly they rushed it, and didn't really give plausible explanations for the characters actions.
Honestly the books were hinting that Daenerys would end up the way she did in the show. The show just did it in a very hamfisted manner.
- insane_dreamer 2y agoThis is my take as well. It was the right ending -- the problem was the last season should have been 2 (maybe even 3) seasons. I think the decision to "wrap it up" with season 8 was the network's decision for budgetary reasons? Can't remember.
- doctoboggan 2y agoThe story I heard at the time was that HBO really did want to extend it to more seasons (why wouldn't they?), but the two show runners wanted to be done. They had recently signed on to a Star Wars show I believe.