It was a decision that contributed to the backlash, but it’s also one that George R.R.
Thus, it was a payoff, but without proper setup that made it feel fully earned.
Since making it to the cave of the Three-Eyed Raven, Bran was largely sidelined.
Even after that, though, the show went overboard in making Bran unknowable and unemotional.
That might’ve worked for him just being the Three-Eyed Raven, but not when he became king.
But what theydontdo is establish Bran as a future king.
Bran Stark being king was confirmed as one ofthree big twists George R.R.
Martin toldGame of Thrones' showrunners, David Benioff and D.B.
Weiss, in a meeting to map out the future of the series back in 2013.
The others were Shireen Baratheon’s death, and the Hodor/hold the door reveal.
But as the story expanded outward, his role shrank.
As a basic starting point,that should mean more chapters from his POV.
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Even beyond that, though,it simply needs to make us understandBran.
What does he want, and why?
What and how does he feel?
How does being the Three-Eyed Crow change him, how his powers work, and so on.
“response in a way audiences can’t fully comprehend.
“Unfortunately, I am 13 years late.
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones, which lasted for eight seasons. After the incredibly divisive final season of Game of Thrones, the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon, which also received critical acclaim.
Every time I say that, Im [like], How could I be 13 years late?
I dont know, it happens a day at a time.
But thats still a priority.
A lot of people are already writing obituaries for me.
[Theyre saying] Oh, hell never be finished.
Im alive right now!
I seem pretty vital!
Martin’s update onThe Winds of Winterback in December 2024.
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R.
