Game of Thrones is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television shows of all time, and its eighth and final season was highly anticipated by fans. However, many fans were disappointed by the way the series ended, and the actors themselves had mixed feelings about the finale.
In an article published on Collider.com, several Game of Thrones actors share their thoughts on the show’s final season and its ending. While some of the actors were satisfied with how their characters’ storylines concluded, others were left wanting more.
One of the most vocal critics of the final season has been actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played Jaime Lannister. Coster-Waldau expressed disappointment with the way Jaime’s character arc was resolved, saying that he “was hoping for better things” for his character.
Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark, was more positive about the final season. She praised the show’s writers for “tying up all the loose ends” and said that she was “happy with the way it ended.”
Other actors had mixed feelings about the final season. Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, said that she was “shocked” by how the season ended but also acknowledged that it was “a beautiful and poetic way” to conclude the series.
Similarly, Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow, said that he had “mixed feelings” about the final season but ultimately felt that the show had “done justice to the characters” and their stories.
Overall, it’s clear that the Game of Thrones finale was a divisive and polarizing event for both fans and actors. While some were satisfied with how the series ended, others felt let down by the way their favorite characters were treated. Regardless of how one feels about the final season, it’s impossible to deny the impact that Game of Thrones had on television and popular culture as a whole.