'Game of Thrones' ended its reign more like Cersei than like Arya: Instead of slaying the night, it found many of its Emmy hopes buried, perhaps by the sheer weight of its own legacy, writes marymacTV
The Emmys went off script this year with delightful, shocking wins for “Fleabag,” Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jodie Comer.Well, fate, which never likes a showoff, for one thing. And that final season for another.
“Game of Thrones” may be the only television show in history that had a better chance of winning a bunch of Emmys for its final season before that season aired. Certainly the anticipation of the story’s conclusion was a far more pleasant experience for many than actually watching it. Yes, you could argue, as many have , that the fury and disappointment so many felt about certain twists proved the power of the show. But it was fury and disappointment nonetheless.
The final outcome of the piece, which, among other things, saw Bran put on the Iron Throne, Jon Snow trudging north of the Wall and Daenerys drooping lifeless in the claws of her last remaining dragon left many, including key cast members, While other final seasons have been greeted with campaigns for continuation, “Game of Thrones” received the dubious honor of having thousands sign a petition calling for a “do-over.”The cast of “Game of Thrones” comes onstage to accept the drama series award during the show at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. Phoebe Waller-Bridge and fellow cast and crew members of “Fleabag” accept the comedy series award during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater.
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