Let’s talk about the Game of Thrones Ending. After all of the love and acclaim it received over the years, Game of Thrones ended with mixed reactions from critics and audiences alike. The majority of criticism was directed at unjustified conclusions to several character arcs and subplots. It’s been nearly two years since the critically acclaimed HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones concluded with an unjustified and unsatisfactory ending. After much anticipation for the final season and a two-year wait for its premiere, fans took to blogs, YouTube videos, and Instagram posts to speculate on how Game of Thrones will answer all the unanswered questions in the six-episode finale.
The answer is that it did not. None of the fan theories came true, nor did the creators address any of the easter eggs, hidden details, or long-hinted lore of the White Walkers. As a result, Game of Thrones Season 8 is the show’s lowest-rated season and is regarded as the most incomplete finale. And the Game Of Thrones ending was declared the worst.
Also Read: Who Is The Richest Game Of Thrones Actor?
Why was Game Of Thrones Ending so Bad?
There are numerous reasons why this eighth and final season was a resounding failure, and we’re confident that many books will be written on the finer, more concise points for time immemorial. To put it bluntly, this is what happens when writers fail to write well to land this dragon as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Jon’s parentage was one of the most perplexing aspects of the character’s journey. Remember how, in the first season, Ned promises Jon that he will tell him about his mother the next time they meet? Unfortunately, Ned is beheaded in King’s Landing, so that never happens. Finally, when the writers decided to clear the air about Jon Stark’s true parentage, it was revealed that he is Lyanna’s son by Rhaegar, Ned’s nephew. It was important information that was supposed to be made public. However, the producers chose to hide the big reveal beneath a pig pile of rubble which made Game Of Thrones Ending so bad.
Also Read: Jon Snow To Get His Own Game Of Thrones Spin-Off
Making Bran The King Of Westeros
That is the most heinous thing to do in the entire show. I’m not sure what the showrunners were thinking when they decided to end the war for the Iron Throne in this manner. This was the scene that ended Season 8. The idea of killing White Walkers in a single blow was already revolting, and now we had to watch an undeserving candidate become King. It not only pushed more worthy candidates for the Iron Throne to the sidelines, but it also contradicted Bran’s character development since he became Three-Eyed Raven.
Also Read: Kit Harington’s Net Worth: The Game Of Thrones Star’s Career & Earnings
Arya Killing The Night King
Stannis was the erroneously predicted “Prince” who would bring light to the world. Melissandre, the red priestess, declared Jon to be the “Prince Who Was Promised” following Stannis’ defeat and resurrection. The prophecy was supposed to refer to the person who would lead the world and improve it. Jon always did the right thing, fought for the right, and was always wronged or betrayed. If he was the “Prince Who Was Promised,” he should have been the one to bring the Long Night to an end, defeat the Night King, and eventually become King. This would have put him on the right track to “clear as much shit as he can,” in the words of Davos Seaworth.
Instead, the showrunners made Arya the “Winterfell hero,” Jon a hopeless romantic, and Bran the king. Jon and the Night King have been at odds since he became Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. And it appeared to be personal. After capturing Winterfell, Jon united the North under one banner, bowed to Daenerys, and even attempted to negotiate peace with Cersei. Taking away his prophesied future and rightful claim to the throne was an injustice to his character arc, which has seen nothing but misery since day one. And it was one of the main reasons why Game Of Thrones Ending was so bad, and fans were unhappy.
Also Read: How to Watch Game of Thrones? All 8 Seasons of the Show
