HOW WOULD I HAVE END GAME OF THRONES?

You may ask, why can’t you moved on already? It is because it is too terrible for me, and maybe  not only me, but for many people who loved that show. It was so great at the beginning, but had become so lame in the end. All because, the show runners want to move on to another project.

Because of what they have done, many characters suffered. You may say Daenerys’ character  suffered much, but Tyrion’s character suffered the most with the writing of the show. Not only on Season 7 and 8, but after he killed Tywin on the show, his character became lamer. And why Bran became king, instead of Jon Snow? And despite that, why Sansa chose to secede. And the pretext on how Daenerys became mad, and burned King’s Landing, was just poorly written. It defies logic, even with their explanation, in Inside the Episode.

So I asked myself, how would I have wrote the show, and conclude it if I were the showrunner of Game of Thrones? First I would not make Bran King. King’s Landing might still burn, but not the way it had happened on the episode of The Bells. But I will start my correction, on where the wrong began, Season 7.

Daenerys arrives at Dragonstone, started on planning on how she will take the Iron Throne. Tyrion will not be a pacifist, in the middle of war, like on how his character became on season 7 and 8. But he would still want to prevent bloodshed if possible. So as all the kings in the past did, they send ravens to all corners of the Seven Kingdoms, encouraging them to bend the knee, swear fealty and pledge loyalty to the rightful queen of the Seven Kingdoms, Queen Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen.

With that, most of the houses in the Reach and Dorne comply, with the leadership of House Tyrell and Martell, who had already helped Daenerys to cross from Essos to Dragonstone. Just like  the composition of the loyalist, in Robert’s Rebellion. They called their banners, and set to march to Kings Landing.

Just like the composition of the rebels in Robert’s Rebellion, House Stark, House Lannister who holds the Iron Throne, and House Arryn, who is under influence of Sansa Stark, didn’t answer the call, along with the houses under them. I didn’t include House Tully, for the lord of Riverrun, Edmure Tully was a hostage in Casterly Rock. House Baratheon on the other hand, was legally extinct, with the remaining member of it, Gendry was still a bastard. House Greyjoy, who sided with Euron, remains in Pyke, waiting on who will have the upperhand in the war. Many also of the houses in the Crownlands, didn’t answer the call.

So to set an example on what may happen, Daenerys attacked Castle Rosby and melt it. It was the nearest castle to King’s Landing. The next day, they landed to Duskendale, making it their first foothold, on mainland Westeros. The Unsullied, and the Dothraki, stationed there.

A pincer was about to closed in on King’s Landing. Many got worried, and the City Watch tried to coup against Cersei. Jaime convinced Cersei to evacuate the city. She did and they went to Casterly Rock.

King’s Landing surrendered without a fight. Daenerys was welcomed in the capital, and was crowned and proclaimed, as the new Queen. Her first order of the day, was to pursue Cersei who has fled to Casterly Rock.

But the geography of the lands, makes it difficult for them to attack it. Some of the ranking generals, like Randall Tarly suggest a landing on the west. But Yara disagree, because of his uncle’s unknown loyalty, and they might be ambushed. Even Tyrion, can’t also think on what to do next.

Then just like, on how had Hitler decided to attack the Soviet Union, even if he is not finished with Britain yet. Daenerys suddenly decided that she will attack the North, for the reason, that if the North surrenders, Casterly Rock will lost the will to fight. And they did march North, but a letter was sent, to Varys. The King of the North, wants a summit, with Queen Daenerys. And that summit will take place at The Twins, who is now abandoned, for the entire House Frey, with the exception of the women, was murdered. The Queen agrees to meet.

Before the meeting, Sansa adviced Jon to only bend the knee, if she would helped them against the Night King. And Jon did it, but he also pointed out what would happened if the Night will not be stopped. Then Daenerys asked:

What if I don’t?

Jon answered:

Then our swords will point south, you may win against us. But I promised you, you will not defeat the Night King on your own. We have to helped each other.

She agrees, but conferred to her councilors. Most of them doesn’t agree with the decision. Only with Tyrion, did she get a nod of the head.

Dany marched North, along with the Dothraki, the Unsullied, and the Tyrell Army, with Randall Tarly as it’s leader. The Martell Army was left on King’s Landing, to protect it, and Tyrion was also left to govern it.

At the same time. Cersei negotiated with the Iron Bank, on how they will be paid. Saying that Highgarden, had enough gold to pay for the debt of the realm. But she said, that she needed investment in order to execute her plans. Investment meaning troops, so the Iron Bank hire the Golden Company for her. She also enlist the help of Euron Greyjoy, with the promise of him becoming her husband, after they retake the Iron Throne.

The Queen, with her armies, and the entire North, fought the dead hard, but won, after Jorah Mormont, slew the Night King, when it was about to reach Daenerys. Cause of this, Jon who also, was heavily wounded, bent the knee to Daenerys. But Varys brought terrible news. King’s Landing and Highgarden was attacked. Martell army was scattered. King’s Landing is burning, cause all the wildfire caches, were all litted. Tyrion is presumed dead. Olenna also is presumed dead.

Randall Tarly who were reunited with Samwell Tarly, had a change of heart with his firstborn son. He was heavily wounded, and lost Dickon in the fight against the dead. He saw bravery in Sam, that he reinstated him as the heir of Hornhill, and gave him the Valyrian steel sword, Heartsbane. Just after he uttered it, Randall Tarly dies, making Samwell Tarly the new lord of Horhill.

Two of the three dragons were heavily wounded, and had to recuperate. But Daenerys ordered a march south. She and Jon, ride Drogon to scout King’s Landing. But to their astonishment, the city wasn’t occupied, but was still smoking. Tyrion was still alive when they arrived, but was heavily wounded. Cersei has no intention, of retaking the Iron Throne. But if she couldn’t have it, Daenerys couldn’t have it too. Tyrion died because of his wounds. And Daenerys lamented his death.

But before he died, Tyrion made an agreement with Bronn, alongside Olenna, that if he led soldiers to retake Highgarden. It will be his, Olenna agrees for no male Tyrell is alive to inherit it. Bronn did just that with the army of the Reach, and crushed the Golden Company with the help of Queen Daenerys and her dragons. At the castle, he was formally named by the Queen as the new Lord of Highgarden, and the new Lord Paramount of the Reach. But he isn’t the only one that was named and given titles. Gendry who fought by the queen’s side, was legitimize and given the name Baratheon, with him being given that name, he also became the Lord of Storm’s End, and became the new lord Paramount of the Stormlands. Some other people were given titles too. Sir Davos Seaworth, has become Master of Ships, Sir Samwell Tarly, become Master of Law. Greyworm have gain two titles. He became Master of War, and the new Lord Commander of the Queen’s Guard. But the most important title, was given to Jon Snow. With Tyrion dead, Jon became the new Hand of the Queen. But to his surprise, Daenerys added something else:

From this day, I named you, Jon Stark, the new Hand of the Queen.

Jon cried, and accepted his new position and name. I imagine at this moment, the Stark theme, would have played. Now the task at hand, is subjugating the rebels. Euron Greyjoy’s cohorts, and Cersei Lannister. The Dornish Army who has scattered, began to regroup. Daenerys want’s to burn Casterly Rock and the whole Westerlands. Jon convinced her otherwise, while they are in the King’s Bed. He urged her to sent a letter, asking Cersei to surrender first. She agrees, but she let him know, about her future plans of war. After Casterly Rock, they will attack the Iron Islands, and after the Iron Islands, they will attack Braavos. She blames the Iron Bank, for what happened to Tyrion.

Meanwhile in the North, Bran summoned Sansa and Arya discreetly. He told them about Jon’s true parentage, that he was the fruit of the marriage of Rhaegar and Lyanna. She sent Arya to tell Jon personally about it, while Bran returned North, beyond the wall. Stating that, the three eyed raven, belongs to the Land of Always Winter.

As Arya was going South, she met Jacqen H’aghar, and received a name. The name was, Daenerys Targaryen. Arya met Jon, and told him about what Bran told her. But he didn’t told him about the Queen, being named by the faceless men.

The Queen’s army, marched west to the Westerlands, after Cersei refused to surrender. But then, Jaime alongside with Lannister Army, surrenders in front of the Queen, outside Casterly Rock. Then suddenly, three dragons flew, and spit fire on Casterly Rock. Jaime was stunned and in a fit of rage, stabs Dany on her chest, just like how he stabs the mad king. Jaime was killed thereafter. Cersei was killed inside the ruins, of Casterly Rock. The fire weep o’er her halls, with no one there to hear. Dany’s last words to Jon:

You’ll rule now, the kingdom is in your hands, please fulfill my last wishes.

Dany died in front of Casterly Rock. Targaryen and Lannister both became legally extinct that day. Or is it?

After that they made a funeral for the Queen, and Varys conferred reports to Jon. That the faceless men, have infiltrated Westeros and the queen was on their hitlist. Jon only knew that time that Dany was on their hitlist. But he knew something else. He knew that Arya was trained by the faceless men. So he went to Jaime Lannister’s corpse. He holds his face, and it took off, under it was Arya’s face. He decided to burn the body. Then Varys appears, saying:

Are you gonna cover up this crime of regicide, my lord hand?

Yes. –said Jon

Then you are denying the queen, justice she deserves. –said Varys

Sometimes, doing justice for one person, gives injustice to many others. I loved her, and I also loved the person who killed her. If I will seek justice, we will have a perpetual war of seeking justice.

I will only bring the Iron Islands to heal. But I will not follow, the remainder of her last words. –said Jon

Good. –said Varys

Jon was astonished. Varys lamented the queen’s death. But doesn’t agree on attacking Braavos. Having no heir to ascent the throne. Lords of Westeros convened, and decides who will be their king. Varys suggested, that it should be Lord Stark, the hand of the King, be the new ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. The Lords agree and proclaimed Jon as Jon of House Stark, First of His Name. King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm.

He made Varys, Hand of the King, and retain the members of the small council to their post. Yara was named Lady Reaper of Pyke, Lady Paramount of Iron Islands and the Riverlands, and Sansa was named Lady of Winterfell. Sansa asked what happened to Arya, and Jon said what happened. Sansa returned North, and didn’t take revenge for his sister.

The Dothraki, was adopted by the Lord of the Stormlands, Gendry. Most of the people, that Daenerys brought to Westeros, settled on the Reach, Riverlands, and Westerlands. And to solidify the union, of Westerosi people and people of Daenerys. King Jon, marry Missandei, who has now, became a dragon rider. She became queen, and gave Jon a son. Which, he properly named Aegon. That is how I would have end Game of Thrones, if I were the showrunner of it. I hope you liked my story, better than we did Season 7 and 8.

A GAME OF RANTS

Yes now the rains weep o'er his halls, and not a soul to hear. I am not sure, whether the words are right. What I am sure is this, I am not quite satisfied with how they conclude the series, Game Of Thrones.

The error all begins with season 7, with the very fast flying ravens, that can reach Dragonstone from Eastwatch By The Sea in just days. In which they mentioned from Season 1 Episode 10, the wall and King’s Landing distance from each other, was a thousand leagues. Again, I don’t know how is the measurement are exactly. But they are using the number units, thousand. It’s damn long I guest, for a bird to travel that fast.

And also the fast marching Lannisters, and the teleporting Iron Fleet. And the absurd meeting between Cersei and Allied Forces of the North and Daenerys. Just to prove that the dead exist. And the death of Littlefinger, my oh my.

I understand that they needed a pretext, for what comes next. But what comes next, is just as bad. And for those who had not watch it yet, Warning: Spoiler Alert.

As it was destroyed already from season 7, there is nothing we can do for season 8. Its beyond saving. Episode 1 to 4 is agreeable. Episode 5, is where all the problems began. Why burn the city, when it surrenders? Even madmen of real history, wont do that, even Hitler, might have not made that kind of a decision. You might say, this is a show. But the show, was based on a book of fiction, that mimics historical events of our world.

Why did I say that madmen of real history, won’t do such  a thing? Because, if they decide to destroy a city, they will destroy the city no matter what. But what happened with Daenerys is, she attacked the military targets first, The Iron Fleet, the scorpions at the wall, the Golden Company, then ponders and becoming angry at Cersei. The city surrenders, yet she burns it. They should have made it that it was decided early on that she will burn the city, rather than stopping and pondering. It was not seen as a turning point, but just as a stupid plot, without logic.

The show makers explained in Inside the Episode, Episode 5, that the cause was the accumulating problems within her inner circle. Jon Snow being the true heir. The killing of Missandei, and the lost of Jorah, and Rhaegal. And knowing that Varys might betray her. Still doesn’t add up on why the city burned, after they surrendered.

Also the fight, between Jaime and Euron, is just a waste of time. They should have focus more on the much awaited Cleganebowl.

And then, the final episode. Entitled the Iron Throne. What a poetic ending for Game of Thrones, that the Iron Throne, which was the cause of all squabble in the first place, was destroyed.

The speech of Daenerys, was stupid. All her life, what she wants is to sit on the chair, and when she got it, she speaks of world domination. And when they killed her character, she could have said something, but she just died. And why after that, Drogon, takes her east? Is it because Volantis is at the East? Is he taking him to the servants of the Lord of Light, who can resurrect the dead? I don’t know. On that note, HBO could extend the series, because of the ambivalence, of what happened with Drogon.

And did the 7 kingdoms, recognized the brief reign of Daenerys? I’m a bit confused, because of that meeting, where Bran was elected to be king. I don’t like it. I personally liked Jon Snow to be king. But the storyline at that point won’t allowed it, they should have chosen, to return the throne, to the Baratheons. To Gendry, at least. But that’s my opinion.

Another thing, that I took noticed, was the words that came out of Ser Davos’ mouth, in seeking to make peace with the Unsullied. Especially Greyworm, who is seeking justice for the murder of Daenerys. Here is exactly what he said, and I quote:

“There is a land in the Reach, good lands. The people use to live there are gone. Make it your own. Start your own house, with the Unsullied as your bannerman...”

Who wrote that script? How can Greyworm, start his own house? Did they forgot that the Unsullied are eunuchs. They have no cock, how could he start a house?

And when the decision is made for Bran to be king, why Sansa refused to be part of the 7 kingdoms? I would have understand, if the one who was chosen was from the south. But the king was a Stark, from the North. Why the North has to be an independent kingdom? It has no logic, for them to secede from the 7 kingdoms. I don’t like Sansa being Queen of the North. And why Arya did suddenly want to become Magellan, and explore the west of Westeros? And why is Jon Snow being returned to the Night’s Watch?

My whole feeling about the ending of the series can be summarized in the conversation between Tyrion and Jon in prison. Letting Jon know, what will happen to him. I don’t know, if they made it that way on the script or is it only my interpretation, that as if David Benioff and D.B Weiss are criticizing themselves through this.

Jon: Was it right? What I did?

Tyrion: What we did.

Jon: It doesn’t feel right.

Tyrion: Ask me again in ten years