Game of Thrones writer Dave Hill has revealed that one character who died in the episodes leading up to the finale  had almost made it to series end. The show just wrapped its 8th and final season, and the body count was high, and though fans were certainly anticipating “fire and blood,” the divisive ending certainly subverted everybody’s expectations. Apparently, one of the many casualties along the way was originally meant to survive.

Game of Thrones Season 8 released

After a nearly two-year-long wait for the final chapter in the series, Game of Thrones has finally reached its conclusion. A recent poll suggests that approximately 50 percent of viewers were unhappy with the show’s ending and many have criticized season 8 in its entirety. And no one has been shy about voicing these opinions, including Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, who cameoed in episode 5, as well as William Shatner, who has been vocal about his disappointment. Although everyone is entitled to their opinion, Sansa Stark actress Sophie Turner feels that the show’s critics have been extremely disrespectful. That said, it’s worth considering how much the reactions might have changed had one of the show’s most beloved characters made it out alive – which was the  original plan.

What did writer Dave Hill had to say?

Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont on Game of Thrones
Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont

Speaking to EW, Game of Thrones writer Dave Hill explained that Ser Jorah Mormont was actually meant to live. Portrayed by Iain Glen – who was recently cast as Bruce Wayne in DC Universe’s Titans – Jorah has been with Game of Thrones since the beginning of the show. He served as  Daenerys Targaryen’s right hand man, and not even the reveal of his previous betrayal was enough to destroy the bond that had been forged between them. In episode 3, “The Long Night,” the braveheart knight’s journey finally came to an end. Jorah died valiantly protecting his Queen from the army of the dead, and her face was the last thing that he had saw. However, it turns out that this undeniably heroic ending was not part of the initial plan that the writers did have for Ser Jorah. Hill stated:

“For a long time we wanted Ser Jorah to be there at The Wall in the end. The three coming out of the tunnel would be Jon and Jorah and Tormund. But the amount of logic we’d have to bend to get Jorah up to The Wall and get him to leave Dany’s side right before [the events in the finale] … there’s no way to do that blithely. And Jorah should have the noble death he craves defending the woman he loves.”

What did Iain Glen say?

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Iain Glen as Ser Jorah MormontGame Of Thrones, Dead Character

When asked how his character would’ve felt about Dany’s controversial turn in the final episodes, Glen answered, “There’s a sweetness in that because Jorah will never know what she did. That’s probably best. It’s a blessing for him that he never found out what happened to her.” He also implied that his death served a greater purpose as one more devastating development that wound up pushing Dany over the edge. 

Games of Thrones season 8: 50 percent of viewers were unhappy with the show’s ending

While certain people can stand to voice their issues with season 8 in a more constructive matter, the criticisms – both about Dany and the overall pacing of the final season in general – are valid. No one would argue that the writers have planted some seeds along the way that Daenerys was not the hero of this story, and Game of Thrones has always made a point of changing the game’s mid-play. However, like most of this season’s major plot points, Dany’s transformation felt too rushed for some. However, regardless of these problems, Game of Thrones remains one of television’s best shows, and its ending was never going to please everyone. The amount of effort and care going into those final installments is very much apparent, making it obvious that telling this story mattered just as much to cast and crew the same way,as it does to fans.

Source: Screenrant

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