Jon Snow Spinoff Proves The Game Of Thrones Backlash Never Mattered
A Jon Snow spinoff show is in development, showing that the backlash to Game of Thrones season 8 didn't really matter. For most of its run, Game of Thrones was among not only the biggest TV shows in the world, but the most beloved. Exactly when it declined in quality is a matter of some debate, but in terms of the general consensus around the show, it was in season 8 when the series spiralled. Game of Thrones' ending, and really the final three episodes of season 8 in particular, drew a lot of ire and controversy for its handling of character arcs and critiques over just how fast everything was happening.
The Game of Thrones season 8 backlash dominated discussion of the show both during and after its final run, ranging from online vitriol, aimed especially at showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, to petitions to have it remade. Still, HBO has largely been undeterred in continuing to explore Westeros, ordering the Targaryen-centric prequel House of the Dragon to series, making a pilot of a show based around the Long Night (though that's since been canceled), and discussing ideas that dive deeper into the vast history created by George R.R. Martin.
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Still, for all the spinoffs that may happen, it seemed Game of Thrones itself would be untouched, but that changes with reports of a Jon Snow sequel being in the works. It shows HBO is looking to build upon Game of Thrones' ending and that, despite all the criticism it received, it believes there is an audience for it. After all, HBO has been relatively careful about its approach to Game of Thrones spinoffs so far, or at least shown greater restraint than might've been expected given just how big an IP it is and how much
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