8 Things Fans Actually Wanted From Game Of Thrones Season 8
No, we still aren't over it.
It has been a year since the biggest show in the world simply faded out of existence after its short and vehemently disappointing final season. Game of Thrones gripped the world for the best part of the decade, shirking the lines between film and television, with a superbly large budget, and a high-calibre cast to go with it.
For many years the show took its time with singular stories, spanning over season after season. But by taking its time, it managed to shock its audiences with some hard-hitting deaths, and brutally depressive losses. It was the show that held no punches, where no character was safe.
Yet as the final season approached, many doubted the show would be able to satisfyingly round up all the characters story arcs in its brief six-episode run. And they were right. From pacing issues to complete betrayals of character, Game of Thrones’ final season was almost conclusively despised. So, as we approach one year since one of the worst endings in television took place, we thought it was time to dust off our armour and bellow out “Dracarys!”, as we dive into what the fans actually wanted from the Game of Thrones final season.
8. The Three-Eyed Raven Should Have Had A Purpose.
There isn’t much doubt that Bran’s story was one of the least engaging of the entire show, to the point that he was missing from a whole season without it making much of a difference. Yet viewers waited patiently, knowing that one day his story would be worth it.
The Three-Eyed Raven could see across Westeros, be it in years to come or decades in the past. He was the literal memory of the world. Oh, and he could warg into animals. So, it is a wonder that Bran only used his newfound abilities to inform people of lineages and sit as bait for the Night King.
Through Bran’s hands-off approach to time and evolving scenarios, he became more of a spectator than an influencer, which lead to a complete lack of compassion towards the character.
Whether he warged into a dragon or influenced a character through time – similar to that of Hodor – Bran’s abilities opened up a variety of potential that could have sent shock waves through the show. Instead, we got what felt like it had all been for nothing.