Kit Harington on Game of Thrones Ending Petition: His Reaction Revealed

The conclusion of HBO’s Game of thrones remains a hotly debated ⁢topic, even years after its airing. Kit Harington, the actor who portrayed Jon Snow, recently shared his strong reaction to the fan outcry and a petition demanding a rewrite of the series finale.This discussion highlights the intense connection audiences can⁢ form with long-running narratives and the ‌challenges of satisfying everyone when bringing complex stories to a⁣ close.

Harington‍ expressed genuine anger regarding the petition, stating, That genuinely angered me… 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. He was defending the‌ show’s creators,‌ david Benioff and D.B. Weiss, against what he perceived as⁣ unfair criticism.

The aftermath of a divisive Finale

The final season of Game of Thrones premiered while Harington was undergoing‍ treatment in rehab, and he was taken aback by the overwhelmingly negative response ​upon his return. Despite drawing a record-breaking 19.3 million viewers for the ‍finale in May 2019, a Change.org petition garnered 1.86 million signatures⁢ calling⁣ for a complete overhaul of the ending. This⁣ demonstrates​ the power of collective fan voice in the digital age.