Game Of Thrones' Creators Not Making Spinoffs Is Good (Not Just Due To S8)
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss not making Game of Thrones spinoffs is already good news after the season 8 backlash, but it’s also a positive prospect in terms of the new shows establishing themselves beyond the original. The Game of Thrones creators confirmed they weren’t interested in returning to the show’s offshoots in the future, primarily due to their interest in building new worlds after 11 years of helming HBO's series. While their final Game of Thrones season is now known as one of the most controversial TV installments of all time, D&D are eager to move onto new creative ventures, feeling it wouldn’t “make sense” for them to return to Game of Thrones’ world.
Following Game of Thrones’ divisive finale on HBO, Benioff and Weiss are primarily working on projects with Netflix, but their reputation for season 8’s controversial ending still remains. Many fans blamed Game of Thrones’ finale blunder on the creators for rushing the last two seasons, as well as their prior inexperience with helming TV shows. While not all Game of Thrones viewers share such animosity for Benioff and Weiss, it’s impossible to declare that their involvement wouldn’t cause significant apprehension for future spinoffs after their finale’s polarizing reputation.
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HBO is already working overtime to rebuild relationships with audiences after Game of Thrones’ finale backlash, as many who are still sour about the original show are hesitant to jump on board for House of the Dragon, the first official spinoff. The lack of involvement from D&D on House of the Dragon and the future Game of Thrones offshoots is already a good sign for those who blame the creators for
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