All in all how did you feel about the final episode?

Arya went West, Jon went North, Drogon went East and the show went South.

Drogon still looking for the writers.

Bran stark: Does nothing, gets everything Jon Snow: Does everything, gets nothing

So apparently Drogon is the smartest character in Game Of Thrones.

This is a recap, not an explanation.

Tyrion: " You killed hundreds of thousands of innocent lives" Dany: " I can only count to 20" 🤣

GRRM : I kill characters for the sake of history and logic in it Dumb&Dumber : We kill logic and history for the sake of characters in it

Man, I interpreted Drogon burning the throne much differently. He was clearly livid at Jon, but couldn’t bring himself to kill a Targaryen. I figured that melting the throne was his way of giving Jon the middle finger. If she can’t have it, no one will.

Bran Stark: Knows everything, does nothing. John Snow: Knows nothing, Does everything. :/ Thanks for all the likes btw you guys are freaken awesome lol! Unlike Season 8 :(

"Series Finale Ending Explained" should be changed to "Series Finale Summarized"

Ok. Recap is done. Still waiting for your explanation..where is it?

Jon killing Daenerys didn't really remind me of Ned, it reminded me of Jaime. The Mad King was someone who had turned mad and wanted to burn thousands of people alive until Jaime (who had sworn to be loyal to him before) killed him right in front of the Iron Throne. And he had done this only to save all those people because he had felt more loyal to them than to his king. It's the same with Jon.

You explained nothing you are just recounting the events.... as if this season wasent enough we need vultures to rub it in.

Do you think they choose Bran because he brought his own chair

Drogon destroying the iron throne is one of the best scenes in the whole show

Killing the Night King and the whole army of the dead in 1 episode was a huge mistake. He was obviously an incredibly powerful being and I think there should have been more to it than that.

Explained ?? You just narrated the episode

When I die I want Dan and Dave to lower me into my grave so they can let me down one more time.

Recap vs Explanation. Know the difference please.

so Daenerys's journey to the iron throne was for NOTHING....WTF

So Drogon melted the throne because Bran comes with his own...

Explained? You mean summarized.

Simple explanation: D&D were hired by Disney to make Star Wars. So they stopped caring and just finished the show as fast and shitty as they could. The Night King should have taken a season to defeat, not a single battle. Then they teleported to Kings landing and defeated them in one battle. Yeah, fuck those guys, I'm not watching another of their shows.

Bran was the mastermind all along. His two lines in the last episode: "why do you think I came here all this way" and "you were exactly where you were supposed to be" are the lines which many failed to understand Bran's genius to get till the throne. He didn't have the legs but he definitely had the brain. That my friends is the GAME OF THRONES.

The luckiest guy in GOT : ser Bron of blackwater😂😂

Next episode and last one: Tirion wakes up in Stark's barn with pigs and realizes this all was a dream

And I love seeing Drogon destroying the throne and not being mad at Jon, it shows the dragons are wise and knows Jon had no choice and to bring peace the only way was to destroy the old ways. Great direction

I just have to say - the scene with the dragon flying off with his mother in his talon, can’t get it out of my mind! Never will! Breaks my heart!!

Arya will discover middle-earth. On the way Frodo will sail past her.

Did anybody else feel nothing for the final episode like actually had no emotion? It ended and I was just like meh.

Torrhen Stark, the king who knelt and lost his crown, knelt to Aegon to avoid bloodshed and to keep his people alive. He was the only king who surrendered without attacking Aegon despite the advice of his brother. In the end, the last Aegon (Jon Snow) knelt to a Stark King of the six Kingdoms with Winterfell as an independent Kingdom. The Targaryens came and conquered and caused havoc to Westeros just so he could build that Iron Throne with all their swords and rule them all. Of the seven kingdoms, only the Starks peacefully knelt. Every one else fought the Targaryens which clearly states that they were not welcome. In the books it is implied that the Citadel was against the Targaryens. They were unwelcome foreigners and tyrants in Westeros. A Targaryen and Stark (Jon) gave it back to the people for peace. A Targaryen gave back the Kingdoms to the family of the one who knelt to protect his people. I love that they defied what everyone expected of Jon or Daenerys sitting on the Iron Throne. No struggle can ever justify tyranny. No silver hair and purple eyes and flowery speeches can ever justify tyranny. No interesting character arc can ever justify tyranny. Not even a dragon. No delusional tyrant who has charisma, beauty and dragons should ever destroy your judgment. Everyone is blinded by beauty, speeches, dragons and delusions of destiny. A tyrant is a tyrant no matter how interesting they are. History shows us exactly that. The character arcs of all tyrants in the past have all been a poetic rise from struggle to power. They made a charming tyrant in the show. It was amazing how a cripple with so much capacity and humility was raised to a king. Aegon was literally on his knees. Azor Ahai, the prince that was promised killed his beloved as the prophecy goes not to rule but to save them all. Aegon's last true heir knelt to the heirs of Torrhen Stark. A deep many thanks Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin and to the producers D&D who brought it to life. ❤ Edit: For those who say Torrhen was not mentioned in the show. D&D did not forget to insert them in the show considering how little flashbacks they show. To prove that they did mention Torrhen Stark in the show and not just in the books, he was mentioned in Seasons 1, 3, 6 and 7 in the episodes: The Field of Fire Robert's Rebelion House Stark The North Northern Allegiances to House Stark Invasion House Stark, Kings of Winter And he was clearly mentioned by everyone's beloved pretty tyrant queen Daenerys: “I could have sworn I read the last King in the North was Torrhen Stark, who bent the knee to my ancestor Aegon Targaryen. In exchange for his life and the lives of the Northmen, Torrhen Stark swore fealty to House Targaryen in perpetuity.” In the book, I clearly remember him in A World of Ice and Fire with the illustration below. I love the message of the broken dynasty and the end of tyranny. Again, my deep thanks Game of Thrones. Now back to real life. Enough geeking

There is a big winner: House Stark symbolized by Sansa and Bran. And there is a big looser: House Targaryen symbolized by Daenerys Targaryen and Aegon Targaryen (Jon Snow) and Drogon the last dragon. And there is a nothing: symbolized by No name (Arya Stark). The biggest loser of all times is the character of Jon Snow. Even his death would have been more honourable.

Tyrion - "The forces have surrounded us, what should we do my king." Bran - "I'm going to go now"

No one seems to realise - Tyrion is effectively king. Bran basically gave him permission to carry on making decisions without interference.

The entire series of GoT is like a rocket to Mars except when it almost entered the Mars atmosphere, it plummeted back towards Earth and crash mid air

Everyone has their own opinion on the ending of the show. On thing I think we can all agree on, is that it took us all out of who, where and what we are, and gave us an adventure that time will never erase from our minds.

Robb Stark started "The North" independent movement. Never forget.

Title: Explaining the ending of Game of Thrones. Actually in the video: Sums up the final episode of season 8.... know the difference Looper!

This isn't a explaination....it's just a narrative of what happened We.all saw the show...thank you we came here for the extra edge Disappointed

I think that the way they interpreted daerynes, we all lost love for her, and so her death was not as tragic as it should have been even though I’m still sad about the loss of what she used to be in the series

Ending was so bad even Drogon left the show

I disagree about Jon's ending. I thought it was clear that Jon was going north of the wall to start a new life with the free folk, Tormund & Ghost. Bran knew the only way to save Jon from Grey Worm & the unsullied, is to present going north as a punishment, a life sentence at the Black to them. Bran also knew what would happen after Jon got there. Jon was escorted there, and upon arrival, he saw the black was full of free folk, Tormund & Ghost waiting for him to lead them out to re-settle their old lands. As Jon rides out, he briefly turns and looks back as the gate closes. one final look at his old life, before continuing into the forest with the free folk to establish a new settlement. Several things are important to note here as well. There is no threat from white walkers or wildlings anymore. Castle Black was now unnecessary & essentially empty, except for the free folk who were clearly just waiting for Jon. When Jon first joined the Night Watch, he held them in high esteem, but quickly learned they were not the most honorable or decent people, and lost much respect for them over his time there. His disenchantment with them was part of why it was possible for him to break his vows with Ygritte while living with them, and why later, he had no problem renouncing the Night Watch and leaving to go retake Winterfell from the Boltons. Plus, I don't believe that Bran ever intended for Jon to actually serve at the Black, but simply used that to try and satisfy Grey Worm's need for justice, and get him free from the unsullied. Now that the unsullied have gone back home, do you honestly think King Bran or Queen Sansa would be anything but happy to know Jon has gone to make a life with the free folk north of the wall? Bran didn't have to lie, yet knew what would happen, and had probably already "seen" it happen as well. The bittersweet is Jon finally gets to be where he was the happiest he's ever been, to live out his days there beyond the wall, yet knowing it will take time to heal from the deep regret of having to kill the woman he loved, even though it was for the good of the realm.

Instead of going back now I wish the show would move forward. We need to know about the lands East and where Arya is going

When Arya realizes the world is round 🤬🤣

Brans first decree... Quit calling me broken a$$holes

Tyrion: Hail! Bran the BROKEN Bran: WTF Tyrion! 😂

This is my recap. Winter was never about an actual season like fall or summer. It was a time for an upheaval to re-balance the power in the world. Its like a fire that destroys a forest, even though most of the trees, plants, and bushes have been destroyed they will regrow. Think of all the great houses that have been completely destroyed or have been severely crippled during the show: Tyrells, Lannisters, Starks, Baratheons, Tulleys, Freys, Targaryeans, Martells, Boltons etc. New houses and even some old ones will rise in power. A new seat of power will be chosen up until another winter is needed.

I don't know if the ending was bad or good! I'm just sad that this show is over! 😭😭

Lost: We had the worst ending in TV series History ever! GoT: Hold my Beer!

George R.R. Martin: I killed main characters. D&D: Hold our beers *(Killed the entire show)*

I genuinely don’t know why people thought the show went to shit. To be honest, this is one of the most, if not THE most realistic ending given the circumstances

For me I saw the Bran thing coming. He was literally the best player of the game. Of course it helps when you can glimpse the future. However the fact that none of the other 6 leaders weren't more pissed about Sansa's declaration about the north kind of pissed me off. Had I been one of them I would have been like well if they don't have to bend the knee my people won't either.

JON BECAME THE KING BEYOND THE WALL

I'm sad it's over. It felt rushed. A few more episodes would have helped it a lot

feeling sorry for jon spend his youth as a bastard fought wars to protect his people convinced Danny.....then killed her and finally didn't get anything but the place beyond the wall.

i'm not satisfied with the end of John Snow. What should the new task of the night watch be? Holding back the wildlings again?

See, I agree on Jon. There is really no night's watch left. Jon is leaving with Tormund and the wildlings to head to the far north to live out his days. I've heard a lot of people say he was escorting them, but I think it's pretty clear he and Tormund are leading them into their future.

Brandon King of the six Kingdom Sansa queen of the north Jon King beyond the wall Arya captain of the ship The Starks win 🐺

After Jon killed Dany Grey Worm should’ve came in and a 1 on 1 fight should have ensued. Drogon comes in stopping the fight right before GW kills Jon because he’s the last Targaryen. After Dro melts the thrown he flies away with Jon on his back.🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

I think many fans would agree a spin off series that centers on Arya's adventures would be amazing, naturally Maisie WIlliams would return to the role :)

Jon Snow became the king beyond the wall.

I feel utterly betrayed and speechless with how this final season turned out 1. The Lord of the light served no purpose 2. Jon Snow went North of the Wall and his lineage served no purpose 3. Daenerys apparently can't count to 20 as her logical response to burning King's Landing 4. Arya's faceless power served no purpose and sailed off to the west 5. Night King was wasted along with the White Walkers and the marked symbols came to nothing 6. Bran who was crippled and paralysed takes the victory for virtually doing nothing in his iron wheelchair 7. Fans asking for a remake of Season 8 have to go to rehab 8. David Benioff and Weiss have the last laugh and run away

That's just the summary of the episode. What did you explain exactly?

Everybody is complaining about the ending, but to be honest I loved it. It shows reality and how anyone can become mad for power. Humans will always fall to our weaknesses. It’s long been said the breaker of chains blood runs with insanity because she’s a product of incest. So I don’t understand why everyone was so mad when she “flipped”. Since the beginning she’s been mad for the iron throne. She was just like her brother and father, in a different way.

Anyone else thought tyrion was gonna stab Dany with the broach?

*_Me in 2011:_* "I wonder who gonna win that throne?"😃 *_Urgent message to my 2011 self:_* ♿

After a couple days to process it, GOT on the whole was the best show ever. The scale of production, storylines, acting, and attention to detail were beyond comparison to anything else on TV or movies. While it didn't have the perfect ending, I'm still a huge fan. I doubt any squeals will be able to live up to the bar GOT has set.

I liked it. It made George R.R. Martin's point: in the game of thrones-- and politics-- there are no real winners, just a never-ending cycle of fluctuating wins and losses. Bran didn't "win" because he doesn't really care. Dani won many battles and lost her soul to the belief she could destroy people in order to save them. Jon won the war against death with the help of Arya and had to kill his love and sacrifice himself in order to save the 7 kingdoms. Sansa won her kingdom in the North, but has suffered enough to know that her achievement may last her lifetime but will prove temporary in the eye of history.

Bran during the show: -_- Bran at the end: ... Oh! o_o me, King? That was... My plan all along, haha... t-totally... ;)"

The story would have been fine if they didn't rush it. Everything felt rushed this season like they were just taking stuff out of the way quickly.

you're watching "Looper" Don't expect them to know the difference between explanation and just narrating

Pretty disappointing you didn't pick up at the end how John Snow looked back on castle blacks gate's shutting as though it was for the last time, before setting off with the tribe.

The episode everyone realizes they just wasted 9 years of their lives🤣💀💯

This is a summary not an explanation

Don't know about you guys but I think this is the best we could've gotten. Bran was the ONLY option for the next ruler and Jon's vows apply only till the wall. Considering he had been happiest beyond the wall, I'd say his endings fits his character.

"Long winter comes to an end." I don't think you know what long means.

Jon Snow knows nothing... *shakes head*

"Disappointing." -Kit Harington

Just started to rewatch from Season 1. Feels good.

It is what it should have been all along, A Song of Ice and Fire. Many might assume from the start that the Ice is referring to the Night King and the Fire, is Jon or Daenerys, the Targaryens. But nope, the impending darkest in the prophesy is always the Fire that will burn the seven kingdom down, and the Ice who sacrifice himself to save the realm, the azor ahai, the prince that was promised, was always Jon Snow. As for the Night King, he is always there, it’s just a necessary obstacle for the tale to occur. Or perhaps it’s just a path for the Ice and Fire to met each other, to get to know each other. In the end, it’s the Ice that guarded the realms of man from the Fire that tries to burn it down, it’s the prophecy that everyone was promised, the Song of Ice and Fire, the tale of Jon and Dany.

Basically what I learnt is that Drogon is smarter than any of them. Fighting over iron throne? That killed her brothers and mother will then. Imma melt it down.

"Unlike Martin's series, however, this book appears to be finished" LMAO

One thing I could say it was missing, was "more green" at 11:08, when Jon rides into the woods of the North. (The TRUE north, as Tormund says.)

Nice explanation for the final episode!😀

Thought tyrion was guna stab dany in the back like jamie did for the mad king. Thought drogon was guna blast jon but he would be immune to dragon fire and then all hail him as king

Arya going to middle earth Frodo going to winterfell They met in the middle if the sea. Drogon is a close cousin of Smug.

Tyrion finding his brother and sister dead broke my heart. Epitome of complicated sibling relationships. 😢

"In the end Jon betrayed his honor in order to save it", "He made the *impossible choice".* This is the difference between the Dragon and the Lion, one of them can't tell the difference. The Dragon is sitting there wondering if what Jon did is possible and the lion knows for sure. Being a Lion I can tell ya, NO one could have done such an act. It's too pure & intelligent & uncertain. "being IN-LOVE" & "Loving Someone" is two different things as well, but the Dragon's can't tell the difference with this either because these things look too much alike. The only difference between a Dragon and a Lion is the *INTENT/motives* and that is all the difference needed. Knowing the hearts of men is all about their intentions/motives. Which reveals their morality and purpose. A Dragon will often attempt to take what the Lion has because the Dragon is seldom content, but a Lion can be content with nothing. If your foundation isn't honest and/or honorable, then you will always find it hard to tell the difference between a Dragon and a Lion. What I find extremely interesting and coincidental is the 2 main characters to which the creator of GOT uses: Dragon and Lion.

Moral - Don't be good, honest, kindhearted person, you'll get nothing for these qualities...

Jon Suceeded Mance Rayner as the king beyond the wall. Jon is back to being king crow!!!!

OH yeah, thank god for explaining it. I don't know what I would have done without you

There is a hidden plot many will missed. Do you guys remember how Tyrion was spying on Danny and Jon when they're having sex? In Tyrion mind. 'If I can't have you, no one can!' The other plot was saving himself from execution. 'To kill two birds with one stone'

Dude this said ending explained not recap the whole episode for real what's wrong with you

I don’t think Jon would have died. He’s a Targaryen and fire doesn’t kill them. Drogon probably knew that (he smelled Jon in s7) that’s why he didn’t even attempt to kill Jon. Another moment stolen from us. SMH Jon deserved the throne; it was literally his BIRTHRIGHT. I really hate that D&D denied us of that. I thought Bran couldn’t be King since he’s already the Raven?! That was the biggest injustice for me. I ended up hating Greyworm (a character I loved) and losing respect for Jamie. The council scene was stupid. Saving grace was the Jon/Ghost moment.

I believe so far the best understanding of the final episodes come through your explanations🍃🦋🍃🍃🍃🧿🍃🍃🍃

A small point to make. Throughout the show, the phrase "Winter is coming" was used time and again. But the winter never truly came, unless you regard the onslaught by the Winter King and his army of the dead as the fulfilment of this profession. So technically winter did not come to cloak the 7 Kingdoms in a severe winter of unknown length as it had done in the ages before. For the rest, as explained here I can live with the ending of the show as is. Pretty interested in what George R. R. Martin is going to make of it in his concluded book series,

All Cercie and Jamie had to do was move over to the right and they would have survived.

Moral of the story drogon had more Sense then anyone and saw how the throne corrupted once a good person so he melted it, THE END 🐲

The actual heroes got the least rewards.. Life is really not meant to be fair