Kit Harington Slams Calls to Redo Game of Thrones Finale
Kit Harington has spoken out about the online campaign to remake Game of Thrones’ final season, sharing his frustration with the backlash and social media criticism.
Kit Harington, best known for his role as Jon Snow, hasn’t held back when it comes to his feelings about the uproar over the last season of the fantasy epic. The actor recently shared his thoughts on the widespread demand for a do-over of the show’s controversial ending, making it clear he wasn’t impressed by the reaction from some fans.
In a chat with The New York Times, Harington didn’t mince words.
“That genuinely angered me,”
he said, reflecting on the petition that called for a complete remake of the eighth season.
“Like, how dare you? Sorry, that's just how I feel. I think it was a level of idiocy that can only come about through social media.”
Fan Backlash and Online Petitions
After the final episodes aired, a petition on change.com quickly gained traction, with nearly two million signatures from punters who wanted a new version of the last season—one that, in their words, “makes sense.” The petition’s creator, Dylan D., didn’t hold back either, writing that the showrunners
“have proven themselves to be woefully incompetent writers when they have no source material.”
The last season became a bit of a punchline, with everything from dimly lit scenes to a stray coffee cup making headlines. Many viewers felt the storylines wrapped up too quickly, leaving long-running character arcs without satisfying payoffs. The result? The final season is now often mentioned as a textbook example of a much-hyped show not sticking the landing.
Impact on Harington and the Franchise
The fallout from the backlash clearly left its mark on Harington. He even told his agent he wanted a “no swords” clause in his future roles, though it’s worth noting his Marvel character, Dane Whitman, is set up as the Black Knight—sword and all—in the Eternals post-credits scene.
Meanwhile, the story that inspired the series remains unfinished. Fans are still waiting for George R.R. Martin to wrap up his A Song of Ice and Fire saga. Work on The Winds of Winter is ongoing, with Martin recently describing the process as
“the curse of my life.”
Spin-Offs and What’s Next
Despite the mixed feelings about the finale, the world of Westeros is far from done. Spin-offs continue to roll out, with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms set to premiere in January and the next season of House of the Dragon expected later this year.
For those keen on what’s coming up in telly and film, there’s plenty to look forward to. Whether it’s more tales from Westeros or new stories like Wonder Man, Lanterns, Spider-Man: Noir, or VisionQuest, there’s no shortage of fresh entertainment on the horizon.