‘Sorry, That’s Just How I Feel.’ Kit Harington Responds To The Petition To Rewrite The Game Of Thrones Ending Years Later

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Some TV series endings stick with viewers for a long time, and the final episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones is a prime example. Years after it aired, people are still unhappy with how the show concluded, particularly the storylines for characters like Daenerys Targaryen and the Stark family. The backlash was so strong that fans even started a petition to remake the finale. Now, almost seven years later, Kit Harington, one of the show’s actors, is sharing his thoughts on the ending.

Kit Harington is best known for playing the heroic Jon Snow in the final season of Game of Thrones. Even years after leaving the role, he’s still often asked about the show. In a recent interview with the New York Times, Harington revealed he was in rehab for alcoholism when the final season aired in 2019 and became aware of the critical backlash while receiving treatment. He also shared his thoughts on a fan petition regarding the show’s ending.

I was really upset by that. Honestly, I was offended. I just think social media brings out the worst in people, and that situation was a perfect example.

Kit Harington, known for his role in Eternals, didn’t hold back when discussing fan efforts to remake the Game of Thrones finale. It’s easy to see why he’s upset about the petition, considering he witnessed the immense effort put in by creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with the entire cast and crew, as the New York Times pointed out. No matter how viewers felt about the episode, it was a huge undertaking to create.

The final season of Game of Thrones received a lot of criticism, and the series finale was met with a divided reaction from the TopMob team and other viewers. A major point of contention was the way Daenerys Targaryen’s character changed, ultimately becoming increasingly unhinged. In the final episode, Jon Snow kills Daenerys, and is then exiled to the Night’s Watch as punishment.

As a total movie and TV buff, I’m always checking out streaming options, and HBO Max is definitely one to consider. You can start watching all your favorites – like revisiting the epic world of Game of Thrones – for as little as $10.99 a month with their basic plan (which includes ads). It’s a great way to get access to a huge library of movies, shows, documentaries, and so much more. I’ve been thinking about signing up myself!

I remember when it seemed like we were going to get a whole new series focused on Jon Snow! Back in 2022, everyone was talking about a spinoff starring Kit Harington. But then, things changed, and by 2024, reports came out saying the show wasn’t happening anymore. Kit explained they just couldn’t figure out a story that felt right. Honestly, by December 2025, he even said he was ready to move on from the character and the whole franchise after ten years – and I can’t say I blame him!

It’s understandable that an actor like Kit Harington might find it challenging to work on a franchise where fans were so unhappy with the ending that they started a petition for a remake. However, no matter how people feel about how Thrones ended, everyone is allowed to have their own opinion.

You can now watch all eight seasons of Game of Thrones with an HBO Max subscription. The platform also has the first two seasons of House of the Dragon, with a third season on the way. Plus, don’t miss the premiere of the newest spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, debuting January 18 as part of the 2026 TV lineup.

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2026-01-11 22:45