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Game of Throneshas garnered global recognition for its graphic content and dark themes. Based on George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries, the show pushed the boundaries of mainstream television, be it showing brutal battle scenes or unexpected deaths.
Given that it featured several disturbing scenes that have ignited discussions online, the show avoided one appalling storyline from the original material that could have sparked severe backlash and potentially led to the show’s cancellation.
1 George R.R. Martin’s Book Storyline Involving Ser Gregor Clegane is Extremely Disturbing
Ser Gregor Clegane, also known as The Mountain, is one of the most brutal characters in both theGame of ThronesandGeorge R.R. Martin‘sA Song of Ice and Firenovels. His loyalty to House Lannister plays a significant role in his actions throughout the series, as he is infamous for his extreme brutality and cruelty.
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Although his numerous heinous acts have indelibly cemented his reputation as a sadistic killer, who delights in violence and shows no remorse for his actions, the HBO series wisely avoided some of his most appalling actions as described in the books.
A Reddit userr/asoiafwrote about the scene in which Arya Stark overhears Chiswick (one of Ser Gregor Clegane’s men) boast about a grotesque incident involving Clegane and his 7 men. After a tiring tournament, they seek refuge at an alehouse due to heavy rains. The text noted,
Ser rousts the brewer and tells him to keep our horns full till the waters fall, and you should see the man’s pig eyes shine at the sight o’ silver.
The brewer and his daughter, Layna, serve them, but the situation turns horrifying when his henchmen start misbehaving with the young girl. When the innkeeper urges the Mountain to leave his daughter alone, Clegane gets annoyed as he calls her a wh*re.
The situation gets out of hand as Clegane forces himself on the young girl, while her father watches in despair. Her ordeal continues as her men follow suit, making it more disturbing. Not including the story in the TV series is understandable, which could have otherwise created an issue for the show.
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Despite the exploration of profound themes, the HBO series garnered a significant fan base, leading the show to achieve monumental success. Apart from its complex characters, its compelling narrative and high production value also contributed to the same, leading the studio to expand the franchise.
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Given that its prequel seriesHouse of the Dragonhas celebrated similar success, HBO and Martin are reportedly focusing on developing every possible concept for spin-offs.
The author recently shared at the Oxford Writers’ House viaXthat there are currentlysevenThronesspin-offsin development.
While the franchise already hasThe Knight of the Seven Kingdomsat the production stage, there have been listed a total of three live-action, and four animated projects.
While already known titlesAegon’s ConquestandTen Thousand Shipsare mentioned as live-action, Martin’s update involved the list of animated shows with the titles includingGolden Empire of Yi TiandNine Voyages of the Sea-Snake.
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