Foreshadowed Marriage

Exactly! Though, the most infuriating part for me is not those two, it's the GoT diehard fans who say shit like 'look it's foreshadowed IT MAKES SENSE'. The majority realised that the show was run by absolute fucking idiots, even if it took them the dumpster fire of season 8 to finally acknowledge it, there are still those who think D&D were godsent and actually think that's how storytelling works.

I try not to let it bother me, but I just can't believe how low today's standard is for media. This 'shock factor and subverting expectations' trend needs to die in a fire. The most shocking thing today is a story that actually makes sense. 

Exactly! And it was GoT (or should I say ASOIAF) that started this trend. But it started with Ned's execution and 'The Red Wedding' (to name a few), moments and twists that came naturally, as part of the whole narrative and direct character actions.

The moment I learnt that D&D wanted to do the show for the 'Red Wedding' it all clicked into place. They are not interested in storytelling, they are interested in the 'WOW factor' and thinking themselves clever by 'subverting expectations'. They did it well while they had something to leach off. After season 4, they thought they could come up with their own 'shocks', but all they did is show themselves highly inadequate to anyone with more than one brain cell. 

Now, every fucking tv show and movie is trying the edgy, shocking twist trope. Thinking the audience wants that. We do, if it makes sense and is a part of a cohesive story. Not for cheap thrills.

Also, when did the end of a story become the most important part??? Like you said, it's the ride that matters, not the 'shocking' destination. 

(I'm sorry for the rant. I'm just... full of rage.)

Never been to fancy script writing class so won't know about plant and payoff so have no opinion on that. I Kinda was told, write a script about this, filming in two weeks, have a nice weekend.

That's the beauty of fanfiction. Pick and choose the parts you wanna take and forgetting the rest. Now, in my head Daenerys marries No One and nothing can change my mind. 'Canon' is just some drunk's imagination running wild. 


Oh my god, yes, that was a thing that happened! Shit, I repressed so much GoT nonsense. Good thing, otherwise I don't know how I could possibly keep my already poor nerves intact. Also, so much for the importance of it if forgotten quicker than it appeared. 


I thank the god I don't believe in every day for not being a Star Wars fan. I can't imagine what those people are feeling right now, knowing these two simpletons are in charge of their beloved series. If any are reading, I'm so sorry you guys *sending comforting hugs your way*

Also, now I'm glad I never payed a cent for this show. I felt bad at the beginning, but since the hacks butchered it, I don't feel bad for hacking their show. 

Oh, the second-hand embarrassment... is there a feeling more gross and unnerving than that?! 

No. I don't think there is. 

I think that's the biggest problem of all - the wasted potential. GoT started great cause it had great original material to follow. It was a massive success and D&D took it as their own greatness acknowledged, while all they did is adapt. Hubris hit and they thought themselves geniuses. The rest is shitshow history. 

Speaking of Emmys for writing, did you hear those two fuckwits submited finale for best writing?! The script they wrote, exactly 5% of it dialogue (shit dialogue, must be stated), while the rest was melodramatic walking and staring. I mean... you gotta laugh at this point. Otherwise, I'd think I'd sell everything I own, fly to the US and slap them stupid. 

P.S. The only thing I liked about season 8 was Jon NOT killing the Night King. Bonus points for it being Arya, but anyone else I would have accepted. Jon? I fucking hate that guy. I never particularly liked Book!Jon, the whole 'tortured poor orphan boy who is actually THE HERO' - I am soo over it. It's the same reasoning behind me not liking Harry Potter as a character. I like the world and characters around it all, but that trope I cannot relate to at all and am frankly sick of it. Show Jon? Fucking emo idiot who has more luck than sense.