Emilia Clarke's Game of Thrones Experience: Shocking Revelations Will Leave You in Tears

Game of Thrones, the highly controversial finale of which aired in 2019, continues to be a topic of reflection for Emilia Clarke.

With the enduring impact of the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones remains a prominent presence in popular culture. This can be attributed to the absence of any book release by author George R.R. Martin over the past decade, as well as the success of House of the Dragon. While several prequels for the show were considered by HBO, it was the one centered around the Targaryen dynasty that gained traction. Unlike its predecessor, this prequel, which delves into the turbulent conflict known as The Dance of the Dragons, offers a more coherent storyline. The focal point of this conflict is the civil war between the rightful queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (portrayed by Emma D'Arcy) and her younger half-brother Aegon (played by Tom Glynn-Carney). The demand for this installment remains high, leading Clarke to contemplate the challenges she faced during her time on the show.

“There were times when I felt really down during that show, simply because I was a young woman in my twenties,” Clarke expressed to the Los Angeles Times. In addition to attaining immeasurable fame from the television phenomenon, the actor also experienced two aneurysms. “All of this occurred while ‘Game of Thrones’ was taking place, which sometimes made things incredibly perplexing.”

Clarke's departure from the series provided her with opportunities for other projects, yet she continued to reflect on her time on the show. Even after leaving, the weight of her experience did not dissipate, and Clarke openly acknowledged that she was still grappling with it emotionally. In fact, she has chosen not to watch House of the Dragon, indicating the lasting impact of her involvement in the series. Currently, she can be seen as a central character in another franchise, Secret Invasion, a Marvel Studios limited series that differs from Game of Thrones in genre, focusing more on spy thriller elements rather than world-building. In this new role, Clarke portrays G'iah, the estranged daughter of Talos (played by Ben Mendelsohn), embroiled in a Skrull rebellion. Despite her involvement in various high-profile franchises, Daenerys continues to be closely associated with Clarke. Even after she portrayed a character of arguably greater complexity in a Star Wars film, Game of Thrones remains her defining role, both for its positive and negative aspects. Clarke experienced the unfortunate circumstance of joining the most popular HBO show at a young age, exposing her to intense scrutiny and criticism during a crucial period of personal development. The ending of Game of Thrones did not provide genuine closure for her due to the cultural backlash it faced. Consequently, the discourse surrounding Daenerys became a significant focal point, emphasizing the notion that she deserved a better treatment in the narrative.

Clarke's absence from Westeros has had a favorable impact on both her professional growth and psychological well-being. Despite the persistent demand for her involvement in the prospective Jon Snow spin-off, it is more beneficial for her to maintain a distance. If she were to reprise any role, it ought to be Qi'ra, enabling fans to discover the fate of her Star Wars character.

The ongoing streaming of Game of Thrones is available on Max.

Source: Los Angeles Times