George R.R. Martin has put Game of Thrones in a position for success no matter how the show ends. By now you’ve likely seen the teaser videos for the upcoming season of Game of Thrones. And if you’re one of those sheeple that clamor to click on those annoying articles entitled “New Game of Thrones Photos Released!” (whoop-de-do), then no doubt you’re pumped for the upcoming season. George R.R. Martin took one look at the Westeros Chess Board and decided to nuke it (as he so often does). By now you know that no character is off limits, everyone is fair game and anyone can die (except Jon Snow apparently). Because anyone can die at any moment, Martin has propped himself up for success. Ned Stark dies and the world loses their minds. The Red Wedding occurs, people are devastated. Ten more people die, and death loses its sting a little. Finally at the end of last season, people were both shocked at the outcome but ultimately were not surprised. “Classic Martin, killing tons of key characters.” When GoT finally concludes, people watching will most likely be satisfied. The reason being is because over the course of the show, you’re taught to not attach yourself to the characters but rather the story. Sure you can have some favorites (I can’t wait to see what happens to Assassin Ayra), but you know that they could die at any moment. So instead of rooting for the Starks, you’re eager to learn the fate of Westeros.
The story was never about which royal house would remain on top, it’s about what’s north of the Wall. I can’t tell you who sits at the Iron Throne when this all ends (I never read the books). But I can tell you that in the final season, the ultimate villain will come to wreak havoc: White Walkers. Conflict will ensue and there will be (I presume) a happy resolution. As for who sits atop the throne? Who cares? Just so long as the White Walkers are defeated. At the end of the day, one house’s defeat just means they got Martin-ed. There will be winners and losers, but that’s ok. The reason George R.R. Martin is brilliant is because you’re taught right from the get-go to be prepared for your favorite house to lose. Often when shows and books end, there is an uproar. That’s not how it should’ve ended. So-and-so didn’t get what they deserved. XYZ should’ve done ABC. This will not be the case with Game of Thrones because Martin has people bracing themselves for the worse. And when it’s all said and done, people will look back and think: “Huh…that was a great story.” I applaud Martin for setting himself up for success no matter who sits atop that throne. Well done sir, I can’t wait to see how it ends. Till Next time! -AJ
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