Even if you don't watch Game of Thrones, you probably know at least something about it from the thousands of memes, articles, and rants on social media. And you're probably aware that since the Game of Thrones finale aired back in April, many fans of the HBO series are quite unhappy with what they've been given. Especially after two years of waiting since there was a longer-than-usual break between season 7 and 8.
And according to many who watched the Game of Thrones season 8, there are more than enough reasons to be upset (spoilers ahead!). The most criticized aspect of the final season is the writing with fans tearing apart nonsensical plot-points and skewed character development. From short, strongly-worded rants to full paragraphs detailing every single flaw, the fans of the show took to social media to make their stance on Game of Thrones ending clear. So scroll down to see the best memes and what people had to say, and don't forget to comment with your own opinion!
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I am surprised they didn't show her eating ice cream straight from the container.
Right! A blade went through his skull and he just pulled it out and kept going. Come on man!
Most of the people are upset about two main characters, or their characters arcs to be exact. One of them is Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer, who spent most of the 8 seasons on a personal journey towards (or seemingly, away from) redemption. Many fans were outraged by the Game of Thrones plot development where the man who gave away his honor by murdering the one he was supposed to protect to save millions of people, in the end turned to say that he never cared about innocent lives.
Ok, does that make me a bad person for wishing Cersei a horrible death or is just that GoT writers did lead me to believe she deserved a cruel demise given her evil ways??? Because rocks.... I mean.... rocks....
One of the biggest plot turns and another source of fan outrage was the way the show-runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss handled the Dragon Queen's character arc. Daenerys Targaryen was a character who spent 7 seasons coming into her own right after being sold like a slave by her own brother, who fought for the lives of innocents, ended up doing a complete 180 in a span of a few episodes. Instead of accepting the city's surrender just after a little more than 7 minutes of her attack, Dany decided to 'make it personal' and burn thousands of civilians alive by dragon fire.
If the social media posts and Game of Thrones memes aren't enough of an indicator that the show is going down a pretty dark path, then the ratings can confirm that. While season 8 episodes have more viewers than any other season before, the (usually high) ratings started plummeting as soon as the episode 3 rolled out. The latest ep "The Bells" has a rating of 6.8 on IMDB, just a slight rise from the previous episode's 6.6 which was also the series lowest rating ever. If that isn't telling of the reception of the final season, then we're not sure what else could be.
I would have liked to have seen an update on her torturing, though. That was one of the few times - perhaps the only time - I cheered Cersei.
This. So many series I watched, from early childhood cartoons to modern real life actor shows, did this. Just throw in some surprising plot twist/change of character to keep things ‚interesting‘, even if it makes no sense at all. So many shows were ruined by this.
Agreed! GoT broke my heart in S8 E5. Seven + years only to see the heroine (aka "Mhysa") turn into a monster. I wasn't expecting a story-book ending (although I would have enjoyed one), but I was hoping - and wanting - to see Dany and Jon both take the throne together.
That guy always had a Plan B and suddenly he is outsmarted.... Makes no sense.
Remember when she locked up her dragons because they roasted a child??? And now she doesn´t give a hoot about anyone?
Yeah it’s all that character development you guys keep bitching about with Jamie
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Wow people are missing the point, she has gone bat s**t crazy like the other Targaryans. Her family is know for incest/inbreeding, Varys even talked about it earlier in the episode when he said everytime a Targaryan is born the gods flip a coin. It's not as if the writers forgot how good she was before or how much she cared about the innocents.....she's completely lost her marbles.
Though in season 1 she was totally fine with the Dothraki plundering and murdering their way through villages.
I would argue that murdering Dickon (*chuckles*) and Randal Tarlies was totally uncalled for. They were soldiers, so not exactly innocent. But at that point they were merely unarmed prisoners who chose to stay loyal to their oaths. They were not a threat. Murdering them in gruesome way for the sole purpose of terrorizing others into submission is hardly justified. What if Greyworm was captured and chose to change sides under a death threat rather than stay loyal. Would she say "yeah, i totally approve of his choice"? Also, "eye for an eye" crucifixion of slavers of Meereen says "You think they were cruel? Well, as it happens i am no better than them". So no, she wasn't a "kind-hearted girl for 7 seasons".
What about John killing olie? What about need stark killing the deserter in 1st episode? Little finger was unarmed when he was killed. Dickon and his father were given chance to choose between life and death. They choose death, what's Danny's fault ?
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It must be the bells, Dragon was trained to burn everything down if he hear bells. I guess Maslow was also training Dragons along with the dogs
I think it's awesome. It's been building since last season, you people weren't paying attention. Shes a throne grubbing b***h. And she inherited her familys insanity. It makes perfect sense for her to go off the deep end. WHAT? You wanted her to just be the sweet little queen and end up with everything? She's going to die at Tyrions hand (Or crossbow) and Tyrion will be on the throne. Jon will just go back to the wall or something.
Exactly! Not sure how everyone is missing this.
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Wrong. She has killed innocent people, her "freeing" slaves left said slaves jobless. She killed masters of slaves who were actually good people, giving some slaves actual jobs and purpose, responsibilities and a decent life in a slave driven world. She burned... sooooo many people and was going increasingly tyrannical. You gotta be blind not to see how she was growing more and more corrupt. But her sudden jump to burning the city was still severely out of place and not earned. The only saving grace of THAT episode was the chance to witness the madness of a Targeryan...
I cannot believe you said " she killed MASTERS of SLAVES that were actually GOOD people giving SLAVES actual JOBS and PURPOSE blah blah blah... SERIOUSLY??!!!
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This is a selective representation of Danny's actions. When she crucified the slavers of Meereen, I don't remember her much caring if those masters were guilty or not. They were aristocrats and that was guilt enough. In a similar vein, there were no slaves in Kings Landing so the people weren't innocent in her eyes, they were to some extent complicit. Danny's morality is actually quite underdeveloped when you think about it, and it's been consistently so throughout the series. It just took a while for her to be in a position to do the most harm.
Just re-watched the scene from season 5 where Danny feeds one of the nobles of Mereen to her dragons. Her face when they burn him alive ... She's always been a bit psychotic if we're being honest. It's just that in the context of the show, everyone was a bit psychotic so we didn't really see it and we just focused on the good things she did.
Not true. There was a scene specifically where one of the "slavers" she crucified was a good person whose son personally sought an audience with her to ask why she killed him. Many of the slavers she killed in Mereen were good people who treated their slaves well, whether they freed them doesn't change that too much. She killed plenty of innocent people without stopping to see what kind of person they were. She roasted the Tarly's without a single word more than "bend the knee or bye". If you can't figure out this "plot twist" you're an idiot and you need to take your normie self back to Big Bang Theory, because this is 100% culmination of 7 seasons of her storyline. And just in case you were too dumb to figure it out yourself, HBO literally put in a flashback quote reel - something that's never happened in the show. She didn't go around just helping people and being Oprah. Every single thing she did was driven by ulterior motives - what she would gain.
All the "DaNy's cHAraCter deVElOpMeNt waS RiunED" people make me laugh.. Seriously nobody's seen that coming? Like father, like daughter, guys.
So why isn't Jon, also a Targ and Aerys' grandson, not going mad? Dany has never been set up as mad, the writers themselves had previous said so. They called her brutal, because of her Targ heritage, but not mad. It's bad writing for the sake of shock value.
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Well she crucified one of the Masters who was in fact innocent and fought for slaves' rights, remember.
Not true. There was a scene specifically where one of the "slavers" she crucified was a good person whose son personally sought an audience with her to ask why she killed him. She killed plenty of innocent people without stopping to see what kind of person they were. If you can't figure out this "plot twist" you're an idiot and you need to take your normie self back to Big Bang Theory, because this is 100% culimination of 7 seasons of her storyline.
Dany said she couldn't have kids and Jon asked her if she's ever really tried. That seemed a very subtle hint of foreshadowing that was clearly f*cking pointless.
Khalesi, Mother of dragons, Unburnt... bbla bla bla, Burner of Kings Landing.
And don't forget the gender-bender filter posts. My, I love GoT but I'm done with the memes posts. It's a double bug in the Matrix: GoT post after GoT post plus "this is why I hate season 8" after another " this is why I hate season8". I don't understand why bashing seems to be soooo fun.
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I've always appreciated GRRM's character development and plot arcs, but I was never fond of GoT, so did not make an effort to watch the series. I feel like I've dodged a bullet. I'm so sorry for everybody who fell in love with this series and its rich development just to be let down in the end.
This is very kind of you. Some people who didn’t watch/like the show (or Daenerys) are smug about having been right all along. For you to express your sympathy with the fans is a nice gesture.
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Again, do not open the post if you don't like them. You are giving traffic to the posts you hate
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Tried watching season one and couldn't get into it. Based on the comments though, I'd like to welcome you to my world of Dexter and it's bizarre, disappointing and nonsensical ending.
I feel your pain, so far Dexter was def the bigger disappointment but atlease it had a good run. Im not disappointed with GOT. Let's see what happens Sunday. Lol
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I love these series and i will miss them after the end. You can't satisfy everyone anyway and reviews after each episode is like reviewing a movie halfway through before its ending. Its ridiculous idea and its all about small influencers/sites/youtubers making small money eating the crumbs of a tv series that has a huge admiration worldwidely. Cant wait for last episode and i am more than happy with what i ve seen already so far.
This sounds completely outlandish and entirely too optimistic, but what if-- we are all being completely f****d with? Does anyone remember when filming season 8, the actors had stated how they had to film "fake scenes due to the paparazzi?" Why did it take so much time to edit this than usual? Could we be seeing the fake footage? Perhaps as an alternative future of Bran's warging? Maybe we will actually be receiving more episodes than we had been told, since double the footage had been filmed, edited. Maybe this isn't how the season goes at all. Maybe this could be a big f**k you in the face of the leaks with which they faced last season. If there will be leaks, them leak b******t. Totally far-fetched. I know. But s**t, I just don't want it to die like this. I'm in complete denial. I apologize for my ranting. Lol.
It feels like every great (and long) book or written series, when they are trying to pack it all up in few hours on screen. Final solution: lets make most main character crazy and let them kill all, explosions, dragons, fire, thousands of dead, CGI madness, who cares about plot and character development, no time for that!
No movie or any tv series can compete a book for that matter. Screen or book its not just a different means to deliver but means as a whole other creation itself. And a book will always prevail no matter what.For example, in a dialogue on a book there are the descriptions of sentiments,inner thoughts, expressions, the landscape and surroundings,the small movements of characters expressing these thoughts. And all these are being build on reader's mind with images of his own as if he is the producer of a movie himself. No screen adaptation can ever surpass that but only come near that. As for the dragon's queen actions they will be explained next episode.She won't be muted. its like toshing a book aside just on a page you dont like or doesnt make sense at the current time.
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Maybe I'll get a satisfying ending from the books (if G.R.R.M. doesn't die first).
But we havent seen the ending from the tv series yet so why you already condemn it to be bad? Peter Dinklage himself on interviews has said that it is brilliant. All we need is patience to see whats in store for us before we make each one its own verdict. And GRRM has already said that except some side stories and endings,he wouldnt have changed anything from the main story. All these have both D&D and GRRM's approval. Stop searching for scapegoats. Cause if anything you say holds truth its not in favor of GRRM's image. Abandoning his creation of tv version to get a better out of his books. And at the same time cashing out on both of them. Thats not a flattering light you shed him with. And i am pretty sure he isnt such a guy. He is already rich and too old not to care about his legacy. And GOT on tv is a huge part of it. Everyone wants to write his own ending over a great show that lasted almost a decade. you cant have that anyway
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While I think there are some legit complaints. Cersei's death and Tyrion completely ignoring who he knows his sister to be, I think the overall sentiment is a little unfair. GoT was born of great characters and character development. But there was never any rush by Martin to get to an end point. Now with a line in the sand drawn (which does puzzle me slightly I'm guessing the cast was getting hard to keep) there was a need to plot a straight line to the finish Martin had already decided on. His writing benefits greatly from the lack of boundaries in terms of time and words. But I think he hasn't finished the books because he doesn't have a clue how to stick the landing and has punted and let the TV production give him something to adapt.
He might not adapt what the TV production has done now he's seen how disappointed fans are.
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One thing that didn’t suck was Daenerys destroying Kings Landing. I’m sorry, but if people were actually paying attention, they would know that Daenerys has ALWAYS been corrupt and a tyrant. Season after season she has enjoyed conquering and burning people alive and selfishly being worshipped with no consequences for her actions. She has had to be talked out of burning down cities, which is what she’s always wanted to do when things don’t go her way. So what she did in episode 5 should have come as no surprise. She was always meant to be the ultimate villain of the series. Sansa was right the entire time, she was right not to trust her.
All of the characters are supposed to be villains or antiheros depending on your point of view. None of them is good.
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Actually, I hope every episode sucks and looking forward to seeing it finally end and hope the three spin offs be so bad they are cancelled after their first seasons. I am sick of listening to people talk about this dumb show. Now if you REALLY want to be entertained DM me and let me get you a link to my podcast
Hahahaha you sound soooo salty. Whyyy? GOT will always be the best show ever and you just have to live with it. I'm sure whatever show you watch must be so much better. Lmaoo
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And don't forget the gender-bender filter posts. My, I love GoT but I'm done with the memes posts. It's a double bug in the Matrix: GoT post after GoT post plus "this is why I hate season 8" after another " this is why I hate season8". I don't understand why bashing seems to be soooo fun.
Load More Replies... I've always appreciated GRRM's character development and plot arcs, but I was never fond of GoT, so did not make an effort to watch the series. I feel like I've dodged a bullet. I'm so sorry for everybody who fell in love with this series and its rich development just to be let down in the end.
This is very kind of you. Some people who didn’t watch/like the show (or Daenerys) are smug about having been right all along. For you to express your sympathy with the fans is a nice gesture.
Load More Replies... Again, do not open the post if you don't like them. You are giving traffic to the posts you hate
Load More Replies... Tried watching season one and couldn't get into it. Based on the comments though, I'd like to welcome you to my world of Dexter and it's bizarre, disappointing and nonsensical ending.
I feel your pain, so far Dexter was def the bigger disappointment but atlease it had a good run. Im not disappointed with GOT. Let's see what happens Sunday. Lol
Load More Replies... I love these series and i will miss them after the end. You can't satisfy everyone anyway and reviews after each episode is like reviewing a movie halfway through before its ending. Its ridiculous idea and its all about small influencers/sites/youtubers making small money eating the crumbs of a tv series that has a huge admiration worldwidely. Cant wait for last episode and i am more than happy with what i ve seen already so far.
This sounds completely outlandish and entirely too optimistic, but what if-- we are all being completely f****d with? Does anyone remember when filming season 8, the actors had stated how they had to film "fake scenes due to the paparazzi?" Why did it take so much time to edit this than usual? Could we be seeing the fake footage? Perhaps as an alternative future of Bran's warging? Maybe we will actually be receiving more episodes than we had been told, since double the footage had been filmed, edited. Maybe this isn't how the season goes at all. Maybe this could be a big f**k you in the face of the leaks with which they faced last season. If there will be leaks, them leak b******t. Totally far-fetched. I know. But s**t, I just don't want it to die like this. I'm in complete denial. I apologize for my ranting. Lol.
It feels like every great (and long) book or written series, when they are trying to pack it all up in few hours on screen. Final solution: lets make most main character crazy and let them kill all, explosions, dragons, fire, thousands of dead, CGI madness, who cares about plot and character development, no time for that!
No movie or any tv series can compete a book for that matter. Screen or book its not just a different means to deliver but means as a whole other creation itself. And a book will always prevail no matter what.For example, in a dialogue on a book there are the descriptions of sentiments,inner thoughts, expressions, the landscape and surroundings,the small movements of characters expressing these thoughts. And all these are being build on reader's mind with images of his own as if he is the producer of a movie himself. No screen adaptation can ever surpass that but only come near that. As for the dragon's queen actions they will be explained next episode.She won't be muted. its like toshing a book aside just on a page you dont like or doesnt make sense at the current time.
Load More Replies... Maybe I'll get a satisfying ending from the books (if G.R.R.M. doesn't die first).
But we havent seen the ending from the tv series yet so why you already condemn it to be bad? Peter Dinklage himself on interviews has said that it is brilliant. All we need is patience to see whats in store for us before we make each one its own verdict. And GRRM has already said that except some side stories and endings,he wouldnt have changed anything from the main story. All these have both D&D and GRRM's approval. Stop searching for scapegoats. Cause if anything you say holds truth its not in favor of GRRM's image. Abandoning his creation of tv version to get a better out of his books. And at the same time cashing out on both of them. Thats not a flattering light you shed him with. And i am pretty sure he isnt such a guy. He is already rich and too old not to care about his legacy. And GOT on tv is a huge part of it. Everyone wants to write his own ending over a great show that lasted almost a decade. you cant have that anyway
Load More Replies... While I think there are some legit complaints. Cersei's death and Tyrion completely ignoring who he knows his sister to be, I think the overall sentiment is a little unfair. GoT was born of great characters and character development. But there was never any rush by Martin to get to an end point. Now with a line in the sand drawn (which does puzzle me slightly I'm guessing the cast was getting hard to keep) there was a need to plot a straight line to the finish Martin had already decided on. His writing benefits greatly from the lack of boundaries in terms of time and words. But I think he hasn't finished the books because he doesn't have a clue how to stick the landing and has punted and let the TV production give him something to adapt.
He might not adapt what the TV production has done now he's seen how disappointed fans are.
Load More Replies... One thing that didn’t suck was Daenerys destroying Kings Landing. I’m sorry, but if people were actually paying attention, they would know that Daenerys has ALWAYS been corrupt and a tyrant. Season after season she has enjoyed conquering and burning people alive and selfishly being worshipped with no consequences for her actions. She has had to be talked out of burning down cities, which is what she’s always wanted to do when things don’t go her way. So what she did in episode 5 should have come as no surprise. She was always meant to be the ultimate villain of the series. Sansa was right the entire time, she was right not to trust her.
All of the characters are supposed to be villains or antiheros depending on your point of view. None of them is good.
Load More Replies... Actually, I hope every episode sucks and looking forward to seeing it finally end and hope the three spin offs be so bad they are cancelled after their first seasons. I am sick of listening to people talk about this dumb show. Now if you REALLY want to be entertained DM me and let me get you a link to my podcast
Hahahaha you sound soooo salty. Whyyy? GOT will always be the best show ever and you just have to live with it. I'm sure whatever show you watch must be so much better. Lmaoo
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