“You don't have to agree with me”

Warning: This article contains spoilers Game of Thrones series finale.

Peter Dinklage doubles down on his point Game of Thrones' finale of the controversial series five years later. For eight seasons, Dinklage played the fan-favorite character Tyrion Lannister, who used his wits and cunning to survive the deadly battles of the ruling houses of Westeros. After supporting Daenerys Targaryen's (Emilia Clarke) claim to the throne, Game of Thrones In the end, after a brutal siege of King's Landing, Tyrion turned on him, leading to his death at the hands of Jon Snow (Kit Harington).

Dinklage touched on why he continues to stand behind his controversial endorsement Game of Thrones series finale Rolling Stone. With Dinklage reaffirms his positive feelings about the conclusion of the storyhe stated that he didn't want to change anyone's mind and felt that the discussion about the divisive ending was actually healthy and something to be embraced, saying that “everyone can write about it, talk about it, drink about it and argue about it.” Watch Dinklage's full response below:

No, but that's the point. Again just my opinion. I loved the finale! You don't have to agree with me. Yes, I agree. I hated the finale. The whole of last season was terrible”? I mean, it would be worse than saying I love him. I can't speak for anyone else's opinion, and that's what makes what we do fun, because everyone has a different opinion, and everyone can write about it, talk about it, drink about it, and argue about it.
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It's great. I mean, I think that means you're doing something right. It's like the old Irish way of looking at the world. If everything is fine, something is wrong. [Laughs.]

Why was the Game of Thrones Finale so controversial?

Many Season 8 Story Resolutions Have Come to a Head

There are many reasons for this Game of Thrones The season 8 finale was poorly received at the time, but it was one it capped off a season that had already seen serious diminishing returns. Although the first six seasons of the HBO fantasy show received above 90% Rotten Tomatoes scores from both critics and viewers, viewer ratings began to decline in season 7, with both scores crashing to give the series its first Rotten shows. Season 8 has arrived. Check out how the show was received by both groups below:

Season finale closed many story decisions already questioned in reviews from both critics and audience members—as reflected in the audience score—longtime viewers of the show received the changes significantly worse than critics, although both groups ultimately gave the season a Rotten score. One of the main issues that often came up during this time was the rushed pace of the six-episode season, the shortest for the series as a whole.

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seasons usually consisted of 10 episodes, although season 7 had only seven episodes.

There were also some controversial final decisions between the series The character's final decision on who will rule Westeros. Despite the entire show following so many powerful characters vying for position and vying for the Iron Crown, the title was given to Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright), a relatively unassuming character whose rise to the throne was completely unexpected.

Although
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It is an adaptation of George RR Martin
A song of ice and fire
novels, season 8 has come to a point where the show is past the point where the existing books are over and thus is mostly presenting original material.

The season was another major source of widespread disappointment according to Rotten Tomatoes reviews sudden deaths and departures are similar to the main charactersboth hero and villain. This includes the death of Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey), one of the main antagonists of the series, who was crushed along with her brother Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) when the Red Castle was destroyed. Two main characters that many reviews found to be anti-climactic, especially considering what an active character Cersei had been on the show up to that point.

What does Game of Thrones think about the finale?

The End Is A Separator Among The Stars

Dinklage is not alone Game of Thrones The cast member now has more thoughts on the infamous ending. Despite how controversial it may be among viewers, Gray Wolf actor Jacob Anderson applauded her bold nature In 2024. Meanwhile, Jaime Lannister actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau felt that Jaime's fate with his sister Cersei (Lena Headey) was a fitting conclusion to the character's arc, which matched the teased storylines. Similarly, Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) confirmed who will rule Westeros.

Thus, Dinklage's perspective is the best way to manage his controversial legacy, allowing for a more constructive discussion of negative interactions.

Other Game of Thrones cast members, however, were forthcoming with their complaints, as were others with their support. Harington felt fatigued from the series' longevity and made mistakes when drawing conclusions. Meanwhile, Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) admitted during a rewatch that felt a change in quality in its second half. However, Clarke became somewhat accepting of Daenerys' fate after she vocally disagreed with the story upon release.

Even after five years and two seasons of the prequel series, Game of Thrones' the infamous ending still lingers in the minds of many viewers. Thus, Dinklage's perspective is the best way to navigate his controversial legacy, allowing for a more constructive discussion of negative interactions. Although many disagree with the actor, this much is clear he hopes to ensure that the discourse surrounding the finale is healthy.

Source: Rolling Stone