George RR Martin Discloses Unforgettable Series Finale That Outshines Game of Thrones

Summary

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin considers Six Feet Under's series finale to be the best in television history.

Martin is disappointed with the finale of Game of Thrones and proposes that a spinoff featuring Jon Snow could offer a more fulfilling conclusion. Although Martin's preferred episode that he contributed to Game of Thrones is "Blackwater," he considers the finale of Six Feet Under to be superior to all the rest in terms of flawlessness.

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has revealed his favorite series finale, and it's not the one from the HBO show based on his books. Martin believes that the 2005 series finale of Six Feet Under is not only his personal choice but also the "best finale in the entire history of television." Despite the previous critical praise, Game of Thrones' final season received significant backlash, with some viewers even calling for a complete remake. Vanity Fair recognized Martin's season 2 episode "Blackwater" as one of the 25 "perfect" television episodes of the last 25 years, prompting Martin to share his own opinions on his Not A Blog. While Martin admitted that "Blackwater" was his favorite among the episodes he wrote for the show, he still considers the Six Feet Under finale the ultimate television finale.

Will The Jon Snow Spinoff Series Make Up For The Game of Thrones Finale?

The Game of Thrones finale has been heavily scrutinized by both audiences and critics. Whether it was the decision to shorten the season to six episodes or the challenge of concluding the series without George R.R. Martin's source material, there has been much discussion about its flaws. Despite numerous theories about who would ultimately reign on the Iron Throne, few expected Isaac Hempstead Wright's Bran Stark to be selected as the rightful ruler of Westeros.

Many fans believed that Kit Harrington's Jon Snow would be the one to claim the throne in the absence of popular characters like Emilia Clarke's Daenerys and Peter Dinklage's Tyrion Lannister. However, the ending of Game of Thrones, created by Benioff and Weiss, differed from this expectation. Nevertheless, discussions of a potential Jon Snow spinoff show have emerged, offering the opportunity for his character to have a more fitting conclusion.

Though HBO has not yet officially given the green light for the spinoff, author George R.R. Martin confirmed last June that the show was in early development, inspired by a pitch from Harrington himself. While there are few details available at this time, it is anticipated that the series will explore Jon Snow's life beyond the Wall in the North. With any luck, this spinoff may provide viewers with the satisfactory ending that Game of Thrones finale failed to deliver, reminiscent of Martin's admiration for the conclusion of Six Feet Under.

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