Iain Glen says he wouldn’t change anything about the controversial Game of Thrones ending. The 60-year-old actor is best known for his portrayal of Ser Jorah Mormont in the acclaimed HBO series. Becoming a fan favorite for his unwavering allegiance to Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke), Glen became one of the few characters to survive nearly the entire run of the show until Jorah's death during the Battle of Winterfell.
Concluding in 2019, the controversial ending of Game of Thrones continues to divide fans and critics to this day, particularly as HBO prepares for the premiere of its upcoming prequel series House of the Dragon. While cast members such as Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner, and Kit Harington have defended the ending crafted by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the author of the original book series, George R. R. Martin, has stated that the show somewhat veered away from his vision and promised a different conclusion when his books are eventually completed. Game of Thrones season 8 drew ire for a multitude of plot points, including the seemingly rushed confrontation with the Night King, the death of Daenerys at the hands of Jon Snow, and the unexpected crowning of Bran Stark as Ruler of the Six Kingdoms.
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Now, in an interview with The Independent (via Winter Is Coming), Glen reveals that he wouldn’t change a thing about the controversial ending of season 8. While he conceded that it was “not what a lot of people wanted,” Glen pointed out that the show became known for its unexpected twists and killing off beloved characters. “I wouldn’t have done anything differently,” he states, adding that he understood and supported the
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