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Actor Peter Dinklage is best known for playing the now iconic role of Tyrion Lannister in the hit fantasy-drama seriesGame of Thrones. The series gained critical acclaim earlier in its run but concluded with a widely divisive series finale that not only wasn’t satisfying but also continues to induce rage among the fan base.
Despite the show’s polarizing series finale, Dinklage has remained defensive of the controversial ending. The multiple Emmy-winning actor had been hyping up the finale even before the episode premiered and frustrated fans worldwide. Here is what Dinklage had to say about theGame of Thronesfinale as he continues to defend the ending.
Peter Dinklage made tall claims about theGame of Thronesseason 8 ending
ActorPeter Dinklagegained critical acclaim forhis performance as Tyrion Lannisterin HBO’sGame of Thrones. The actor won four Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Emmy awards for the role. However, the series concluded in 2019 with a lackluster series finale that failed to impress most fans.
Ahead of season 8, Dinklage hyped up the series finale during several media interactions. The actor stated that the ending would be brilliant and praised the showrunners for crafting a satisfying conclusion. He said the following during an interaction with Entertainment Tonight (viaYouTube):
They ended it brilliantly. Better than I could’ve imagined.
Dinklage’s words couldn’t be farther from the truth as the series almost entirely crashed and burned during its final season. Moreover, the much-hyped series finale, which the actor proclaimed was brilliant failed to impress the fans.
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Fans have understandably expressed their outrage (viaReddit) over how little sense the ending made and fans continue to be enraged with the finale years after the episode aired. While fanswait for author George R. R. Martin to finish the novelsso they can get a proper conclusion to the epic fantasy saga, the show’s ending remains a contentious matter for most fans.
Peter Dinklage continues to defend the controversialGame of Thronesending
Given that most fans almost universally turned their back on theGame of Thronesfinale, it has earned itself the title of the most controversial ending in television history. However, Dinklage begs to differ from most fans and opined that he is satisfied with how the series concluded.
During an interview withRolling Stonein 2024, Dinklage defended the controversial series finale and admitted that he liked how the overall story of Westeros ended.
No, but that’s the thing. Again, just my opinion. I like the finale! You don’t have to agree with me.
It’s great. I mean, I think it means you’re doing something right. It’s like an old Irish way of looking at the world. There’s something wrong if everything’s OK.
Dinklage made the above statement, reacting to his previous comments asking viewers to move on from the series, which had infuriated the fans.
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Furthermore, the actor explained that he was in support of the ending and argued that he viewed the difference of opinion over the finale as a sign of getting things right. While Dinklage might’ve been only expressing his views, they are bound to rub fans the wrong as the feeling of betrayal from the controversial ending still hasn’t washed off most fans.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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