Yes, the ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Could Have Been Worse

Hit TV shows have a habit of ending controversially. Whether it was the sudden cut to black in the final episode of The Sopranos, the confusing flashbacks in Lost, or the jarring flash-forward in Gossip Girl, iconic television franchises have failed to stick the landing. (Or, perhaps they set expeectations too high for their viewers.) But when discussing controversial endings, Game of Thrones stands out among the rest. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss took their time adapting one book per season during the earlier seasons of the franchise. So, it was a surprise when they announced Game of Thrones' ever-expanding narrative would be wrapped up in two shorter seasons consisting of thirteen episodes total.