This one fell a little flat for me, but maybe nothing could
compare to the awesome season six finale. My expectations were too high.
Anyway, there were still some bright moments in the final episode of season
seven.
The Starks finally got to put an end to the person who
started everything, the person who got their father executed. I kind of felt
sorry for Littlefinger, but not too much. My only gripe is that it felt forced
and rushed. The writers had the viewers thinking Arya and Sansa were going to
go against each other and then, wham, Littlefinger is getting his throat
slashed. I’m all for twists and surprises, but it seemed like we were
deliberately misled. It could have been handled better.
This whole season, ever since Jon Snow and Daenarys met,
I’ve been bothered by them getting together. At first I thought it was because
of the incest factor, but I realized it’s because now that they’ve consummated
their relationship, they are doomed—star-crossed lovers. There are no happy
endings in Martin’s world. I like both of these characters and now I’m sure
they will both die after they do what’s necessary to save the world. I get the
feeling Daenarys is fated to die giving birth just like Jon’s mother. Jon will
probably die in battle. I doubt they will live happily ever after. They are destined
to save the world so others can live happy lives.
There’s a lot of talk online about the identity of Azor
Ahai, The Prince Who Was Promised. Everyone thinks it’s either Dany or Jon, but
I have a different theory. That’s too obvious. I think it’s Jaime Lannister.
He’s not the obvious choice, but he’s gone through major changes since season
one. I hated him when he pushed Bran out the tower window, but then the Starks
captured him in battle and he lost his hand. With Brienne’s help, he changed,
he grew a conscience. I’ve liked him ever since then. And now at the end of
season seven, he finally had the balls to leave his treacherous harpy sister. It
looks like he’s headed toward the North to fight the whitewalkers, which fits
the prophecy. He’s is also probably fated to kill his coldhearted sister/lover
Cersei. I know it’s a farfetched theory, but that’s what I’m going with. I’d
like to see him become the hero. I’m a fan of redemption.
My other gripe is we only got to see one brief flashback of
Rhaegar and Lyanna. It was cool seeing their secret wedding, but come on, I
want more.
I sure hope the final season lives up to what we expect of
Martin’s world. Please do not give us some cheesy happy ending. There must be
sacrifices at the end of this tragic story, even if it means the death of some
favorite characters.
Kelley Heckart
Otherworldly tales steeped in myth, magic & romance.
