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The HBO seriesGame of Thronesis deemed as another entry in the long list of TV series that captivated audiences for years. However, while fans have appreciated the show for its grandeur and mesmerizing storyline, the series finale turned out to be quite disappointing for most. And seemingly George R.R. Martin began dreading this very problem after season 5.
Leaving a trail of disappointment in their wake, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss curtailed a certain major arc which made the ending seem abrupt. This particular approach that the show followed after season 5, began worrying George R.R. Martin. The author’s representative, Paul Haas, thus opened up about Martin’s thoughts on his behalf.
George R.R. Martin Predicted a Flaw inGame of Thrones
WhileGame of Thronesholds a special place in people’s hearts, no one can deny how badly the series deteriorated by the end. Fallingfoul of the curse of the series finale, the HBO show left a trail of disappointment for fans to remember it by. Now, netizens simply wonder whether the ending ofA Song of Ice and Firenovels will mirror the conclusion delivered by showrunnersDavid Benioffand D.B. Weiss in Game of Thrones, or it might differ.
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Meanwhile, revelations from George R.R. Martin’s representative, Paul Haas notify fans that the author had predicted a flaw in the storyline ofGame of Thrones, right after season 5. According to Haas’s comments from an excerpt inTinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers (viaThe Independent), Martin was well aware that the show would end up disappointing fans because the showrunners didn’t follow his template.
According to Paul Haas,George R.R. Martinhas “not told anybody” the answer to the question “who gets the throne?”. However, quite early in the show, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss started predicting who was going to sit on the Iron Throne. Eventually, fans witnessed theGame of Thronesshowrunners executing the idea of Bran Stark becoming Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. While the books refrained from dropping hints while maintaining suspense, the show simply ruined it.
George R.R. Martin Worried AboutGame of Thrones’ Fate
There’s still a looming apprehension about who gets the Throne in George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fire.Not just that, fans are even dreading the future of Jon Snow in the books as compared to how he was resurrected in the HBO show. There are so many suspenseful arcs yet to be explored by the author, butGame of Thronesseemingly turned them all commercial, to capitalize on fans’ expectations.
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This is something that George R.R. Martin wasn’t happy about. Realizing how David Benioff and D.B. Weiss switched direction midway through the show, the author washighly disappointed with their approach. According to Paul Haas, Martin dreaded the fact that the series finale would disappoint gravely because of the way the showrunners dismissed his well-built strategy by season 5.
“George loves Dan and Dave, but after season 5 he did start to worry about the path they were [going down] because George knows where the story goes. He started saying, ‘You’re not following my template’. The first 5 seasons stuck to George’s roadmap. Then they went off George’s roadmap.”
Eventually, George R.R. Martin’s fears came true asGame of Thronesdenied the approach followed by the author. But, certainly, everything can’t be blamed on the showrunners sinceMovieWebpurposefully pointed out how the main issue was Martin’s lengthy process of completing the final books, which began withA Game of Thronesback in 1996.
A still fromGame of ThronesAlthoughGame of Thronescaught up with George R.R. Martin’s novels midway, it was quite clear that the show was going to reach its conclusion long before Martin completed the novels. Perhaps, the unfinished storyline is what drove David Benioff andD.B. Weissto figure out their own ending, which is obvious to be devoid of the charm and suspense unlike Martin’s.
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Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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