Game of Thrones

[geonuc]

I haven't been real happy with Jon Snow, and my displeasure peaked when he left Winterfell without saying goodbye to Ghost. Who doesn't drop down to their knee and hug their pet dog (wolf) knowing they'll not see each other again?

I hope the writers give Brienne a better ending than that tearful crap we saw when Jamie left.

[geonuc]

If you thought the series rushed before, the ending seemed like the writers had a plane to catch and left it for the interns to finish.

At least Jon Snow's diss of Ghost was remedied.

[Thumper]

I've been listening to commentary about the last show. Looks like it's 80%-20% that the last episode sucked. There's even online or phone counseling that you can get ahold of if you were troubled by the episode. (I'm not making this up.)

[geonuc]

About the only satisfying thing was the dragon's parting act before he flew off to parts unknown. As far as acting and sympathetic characters goes, after Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), Drogon the dragon gets my vote.

[Rommie]

I WAS TOTALLY RIGHT, ALL HAIL QUEEN SANSA!!! (Ok, one seventh right.)

We had a bit of a marathon last night of the final two episodes as the bf was away last week, so I saved watching it for him. Actually worked pretty well that way. Also as a more casual viewer, I think there was basically no chance people wouldn't be upset about the ending- there was just too much emotional investment. I do agree they should have just done two proper seasons though- I think a lot of people felt shocked that Dany ended up being so evil, but all the elements were there (as I see y'all discussed last week), just the connection wasn't drawn well enough for most to follow. Probably sucks for all those people who named their daughters "Khalessi" though.

Also I think my biggest issue with the writing was they should have done it in reverse order- take care of Cersei, then go fight the dead. Because if you're fighting the dead mid-season what are you expecting to happen, have the good guys lose?

Finally, where the fuck was John walking off to with the army of Freefolk children at the end, does anyone know?

[pumpkinpi]

Drogon was the only one who knew what was wrong with Westeros. "You killed my mother over this throne, now no one gets to sit on it!" I'm sure I was not the only one whimpering "no, no, no" when Drogon was aiming that fire at Jon.

What I thought was lacking was how little confrontation there was for both Cersei's and Daneyers' deaths. (Damnit, I am not going to look up how to spell those names again.) I would love to have seen the two queens battle head to head.

One plot hole that bugs me: why did everyone just assume that Cersei died? In theory she could have gotten away in time. But it wasn't until Tyrion found her and Jamie that there was any confirmation. That was annoying too---Tyrion knew right where to go.

But overall I was satisfied with the way it ended. And surprised that it was more complex than one person winning the throne.

All the people who are complaining or downright pissed about the ending, the poor writing, the lack of following through on character development.....I'm not saying they are wrong. I completely see their points. But I'm just not choosing to let it pain me so! I grew up reading Stephen King, who is notorious for not knowing how to end a story. It's taught me to give more appreciation to a series as a whole, and not focus on any disappointments in the last episode.

I assumed Jon decided to join the Freefolk instead of staying with the Nightswatch. But I really don't know if that was the idea. To bring up King again, as Jon was riding north, I was picturing an ending like The Dark Tower--encountering another White Walker. Ka is a wheel, we end where we began.

[geonuc]

I didn't actually see any evidence of the Night's Watch. Castle Black seemed occupied solely by Tormund and his wildlings. And I have no idea where they were going, other than north.

Why would there be a Night's Watch anymore? Not only have the horses already left the barn, they broke the barn door down on the way out.

[pumpkinpi]

I didn't actually see any evidence of the Night's Watch. Castle Black seemed occupied solely by Tormund and his wildlings. And I have no idea where they were going, other than north.

Why would there be a Night's Watch anymore? Not only have the horses already left the barn, they broke the barn door down on the way out.

Oh, good point. "The Wall" doesn't equate with the Night's Watch anymore. I didn't think of that.

[SciFiFisher]

With no need for the Nights Watch Jon was free to join the wildlings and become a free man. He finally got to do what he wanted to do.

[geonuc]

With no need for the Nights Watch Jon was free to join the wildlings and become a free man. He finally got to do what he wanted to do.

Yes, but in the show, the new king essentially sentenced him to return to service in the Night's Watch, which Tyrion specifically stated still existed. Those are the parts that perplex me: 1. Who needs a Night's Watch anymore and 2. It actually doesn't seem to be an operational unit, despite what Tyrion said.

[SciFiFisher]

With no need for the Nights Watch Jon was free to join the wildlings and become a free man. He finally got to do what he wanted to do.

Yes, but in the show, the new king essentially sentenced him to return to service in the Night's Watch, which Tyrion specifically stated still existed. Those are the parts that perplex me: 1. Who needs a Night's Watch anymore and 2. It actually doesn't seem to be an operational unit, despite what Tyrion said.

It probably is one of those inconsistencies that seem to crop up when shows are trying wrap it all up in a fraction of the time they really need.

[pumpkinpi]

With no need for the Nights Watch Jon was free to join the wildlings and become a free man. He finally got to do what he wanted to do.

Yes, but in the show, the new king essentially sentenced him to return to service in the Night's Watch, which Tyrion specifically stated still existed. Those are the parts that perplex me: 1. Who needs a Night's Watch anymore and 2. It actually doesn't seem to be an operational unit, despite what Tyrion said.

It probably is one of those inconsistencies that seem to crop up when shows are trying wrap it all up in a fraction of the time they really need.

Who needs sensible resolution? We have epic battles!

[Thumper]

This is why I like documentaries. No stupid unbelievable endings.

[pumpkinpi]

This is why I like documentaries. No stupid unbelievable endings.

"A Beautiful Mind" comes to mind.....

[SciFiFisher]

I haven't been real happy with Jon Snow, and my displeasure peaked when he left Winterfell without saying goodbye to Ghost. Who doesn't drop down to their knee and hug their pet dog (wolf) knowing they'll not see each other again?

I hope the writers give Brienne a better ending than that tearful crap we saw when Jamie left.

She becomes the head of the Kings Guard. I rather appreciated the scene where she writes Jaime's memorium in the book.

[squ1d]

Season 8 was utter shite.

What a terrible end to a good series.

[Thumper]

Season 8 was utter shite.

What a terrible end to a good series.

Man you kill joy. I bet you said the same thing about Lost.

(Or Mash...)