John Bradley urges Game of Thrones fans to ‘re-evaluate’ ending of HBO show
2 years, 11 months ago

John Bradley urges Game of Thrones fans to ‘re-evaluate’ ending of HBO show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Game of Thrones alum John Bradley has said the show’s incredible popularity ultimately meant that the writers “couldn’t win” with its series finale. Defending the highly divisive series finale, Bradley said Game of Thrones had “almost meant too much” to some fans, near-guaranteeing that they would never be satisfied with its eventual outcome. He also defended the show’s writers who Bradley said got “a lot of criticism” for the way Game of Thrones ended. So maybe they’re due a bit of a break.” Peter Dinklage, who played fan favourite Tyrion Lannister on the show, has also defended the show’s finale during recent interviews, saying “We told you not to name your dog Khaleesi.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau 'Almost' Signed Petition to Reshoot 'Game Of Thrones' Finale
4 years, 4 months ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau 'Almost' Signed Petition to Reshoot 'Game Of Thrones' Finale

News 18  

Game of Thrones' alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has revealed that he had 'almost' endorsed the fan petition that asked for the remake of the eighth and final season of the epic fantasy series. Showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss had under fire for below par script writing and poor portrayal of women in the final season of the HBO series, which …

Game of Thrones: HBO boss responds to fans demanding remake of season 8
5 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones: HBO boss responds to fans demanding remake of season 8

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy HBO has responded to a fan petition that demanded the network …

HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no Game of Thrones do-over
5 years, 5 months ago

HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no Game of Thrones do-over

China Daily  

Actress Emilia Clarke and actor Kit Harington from a scene from Game of Thrones. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The clamor from Game of Thrones fans for a do-over of the drama's final season has been in vain. HBO programming chief Casey Bloys said Wednesday there was no serious consideration to remaking the story that some viewers and critics called disappointing. …

HBO chief defends final season of ‘Game of Thrones’
5 years, 5 months ago

HBO chief defends final season of ‘Game of Thrones’

LA Times  

More than a million outraged fans have signed a petition urging HBO to remake the final season of “Game of Thrones” without showrunners David Benioff and D.B. summer press tour, “but it wasn’t something we seriously considered.” The subject of the divisive final season of “Game of Thrones” came up throughout his Q&A session with reporters. I think that just …

Game of Thrones finale reimagined by fan in 80s John Hughes style; video reveals fate of surviving characters
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones finale reimagined by fan in 80s John Hughes style; video reveals fate of surviving characters

Firstpost  

A Game of Thrones fan has made a video with an alternate ending to the finale, including predicting fates of fan-favourite characters Arya, Sansa, Tyrion and Bronn. Dan Olson has uploaded a re-cut video on Twitter of the concluding moments of Game of Thrones, in a classic John Hughes movie endings style The clip shows the fate that befell each …

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin weighs in on controversial finale: ‘Show had 8 hours, last two books have 3000 pages’
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin weighs in on controversial finale: ‘Show had 8 hours, last two books have 3000 pages’

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin took to his personal blog to share some feelings about the series finale of the hit HBO show, which concluded its eight-season run on Monday with its largest viewership, but most polarising reactions. Answering one of the biggest questions on fans’ minds - if the ending of the show matches Martin’s intended ending …

Game of Thrones: George RR Martin posts update on The Winds of Winter after series finale
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones: George RR Martin posts update on The Winds of Winter after series finale

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy *Spoiler warning for the Game of Thrones finale* George RR Martin …

Game of Thrones finale, The Iron Throne, reviewed.
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones finale, The Iron Throne, reviewed.

Slate  

Game of Thrones being the cultural behemoth that it is and me being a moderately diligent TV critic, I pre-wrote thousands of words in advance of the series’ finale, in the hopes that I would be able to speedily write about “The Iron Throne.” But I couldn’t use any of them. Bad fans, good fans, Jon Snow fans, Sansa fans, …

GAME OF THRONES FANS REACT TO THE SERIES FINALE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
5 years, 7 months ago

GAME OF THRONES FANS REACT TO THE SERIES FINALE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily Mail  

SPOILERS: There will be SPOILERS for the series finale of Game of Thrones below so read on at your own risk. HBO aired the series finale of Game of Thrones on Sunday night, and fans didn't hesitate to share their reactions on social media. Another fan made light of Drogon destroying the Iron Throne after Jon Snow murdered the Mother …

How good is the Game of Thrones finale?
5 years, 7 months ago

How good is the Game of Thrones finale?

BBC  

How good is the Game of Thrones finale? After fans expressed growing discontent with the show, the decision to have Daenerys torch the whole of King’s Landing and its citizens with dragon fire finally blew the roof off the whole enterprise for many – only for others to fire back that these grumblers were wilful killjoys who should accept what …

‘Game of Thrones’ series finale ends more with an exhale than a bang
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ series finale ends more with an exhale than a bang

LA Times  

The Iron Throne, “Game of Thrones’” ultimate prize that countless characters killed and were killed for over eight seasons of stellar storytelling, melted into a puddle during the series finale Sunday, dripping slowly down a set of stairs that once led to the realm’s coveted seat of power. The twists that made “Game of Thrones” such a thrill ride over …

Game of Thrones Chose Surprise Over Satisfaction
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones Chose Surprise Over Satisfaction

Slate  

In 2014, George R.R. That talk, which covered what would end up being the last four seasons of the show, included three “holy shit moments”: the immolation of Shireen Baratheon, the origin of Hodor’s name, and one that David Benioff would only hint was “from the very end.” After watching Daenerys Targaryen lay waste to King’s Landing, it’s safe to …

‘Game of Thrones’ finale anxiety: Will the biggest show on TV blow its ending?
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ finale anxiety: Will the biggest show on TV blow its ending?

LA Times  

“They wouldn’t, would they?” That’s a question that comes so easily while watching the twists of “Game of Thrones” unfold. With some 160 minutes remaining in its final season, there’s a creeping concern that after more than 70 episodes of tangled plots, conniving characters and enough far-out fan theories to occupy half the internet, “Game of Thrones” might stumble at …

The Same Things That Made Game of Thrones Great Make It Impossible for It to End Well
5 years, 7 months ago

The Same Things That Made Game of Thrones Great Make It Impossible for It to End Well

Slate  

If you’re tired of feeling like Game of Thrones is making it obvious what’s going to happen in its final two episodes, try this for a surprising twist. Shakespeare’s tragedies give us characters with groundbreaking interiority and self-consciousness, plays that use familiar stories to limn the human condition, but they still end in sword duels and death. Game of Thrones …

Game of Thrones actor John Bradley on HBO show's finale: I thought I 'knew' how it ends
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones actor John Bradley on HBO show's finale: I thought I 'knew' how it ends

Firstpost  

See our full coverage on Game of Thrones here. John Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly in HBO’s popular fantasy show Game of Thrones recently made an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show. But I read an interview with our showrunners not so long ago when they said the actors ’think’ they know how it’s going to end,” he told Ellen. …

'Game Of Thrones' Star's Tongue Twister Sows Major Doubt About Show's Ending
5 years, 8 months ago

'Game Of Thrones' Star's Tongue Twister Sows Major Doubt About Show's Ending

Huff Post  

Warning: spoilers for “Game of Thrones” below! Bradley, who plays Samwell Tarly, doubts what he’d previously believed about the conclusion of HBO’s epic fantasy drama in a preview clip of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to be aired Thursday. “I thought I knew how it was going to end, and we definitely shot an ending, I can tell you that,” Bradley …

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