Jon Snow: The Pros and Cons of the New Game of Thrones Spin-off
The Pros and Cons of the New Game of Thrones Spin-off
Despite the disappointment of the last seasons of Game of Thrones and the steep refuse in audience interest that has followed in the ages since, HBO is determined to keep the realm of Westeros and the stories of George R. R. Martin Eager on the small screen. There are numerous spin-off series based in the biosphere of Game of Thrones currently in development, the superior of which is a Targaryen-based prequel series titled House of the Dragon, set to premiere this fall. Other prequel shows on the horizon involved 10,000 Ships, 9 Voyages, and Dunk and Egg, all of which are some form of prequel based on preexisting stories that Martin has baked into the series lore.
The newest Game of Thrones spin-off that HBO has reportedly started developing is based throughout the fan-favorite character of Jon Snow, played by Kit Harington. The show would serve as a sequel series of sorts to the unusual series, as it would depict Snow in his exile north of the Wall, behindhand the 2019 series finale. This new series has the potential to revive much of the fan unimaginative that has been lost over the years, but it could also make things much worse for this would-be franchise. Here are a few different pros and cons regarding this new show.
Pro: The Return of Kit Harington
Harington as Jon Snow was one of the core aspects of the Game of Thrones series that kept fans coming back for so long. Though the narrate may have become a bit stale in the remaining seasons, Harington always brought his all to the role and did the best he could do with what he was given. Jon Snow was one of the most popular protagonists of any alit, movie, or series, in the 2010s. That doesn't remained by accident. The character was consistently one of the most lifeless and dynamic of the entire series, largely due to a mix of Harington's performance, the strength of the source material, and the equal speculation about his true heritage. Snow, alongside many latest characters, anchored Game of Thrones as a series with satisfactory stakes and character growth. He came from humble roots and grew to move the character with the most critical role in the story. In that sense, Jon Snow was basically the Game of Thrones equivalent to a narrate like Luke Skywalker.
Though there may not be any literary material to pull from for this new chapter in Snow's story, the Game of Thrones finale firmly establishes that there is more story to be told with the bastard who famously knows radiant. The current entertainment landscape is one that is constantly relying on nostalgia and preexisting properties to ability audience interest. Even though it has only been a few existences since fans have seen Harington's Jon Snow on-screen, it's no surprise that HBO and the newly-merged Warner Bros. Discovery would want to give the narrate another shot, as they aren't too keen to let the legacy of Game of Thrones be one of disappointment.
Con: Reliving the Flaws of Game of Thrones' Final Seasons
A worrisome aspect of this new show is that it will face many of the same copies as the final seasons of Game of Thrones. The largest hurdle was the lack of originated source material from Martin. As fans will know, the HBO series surpassed the originated story of A Song of Fire and Ice in its remaining few seasons, which caused showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to pull solely from outlines and latest details provided to them by Martin in addition to taking much of the story into their own creative ravishing. This resulted in parts of the story's conclusion feeling more like fan-fiction than a satisfactory story, as characters and storylines were streamlined and simplified in natty to wrap the series up seemingly as quick as possible.
By undiluted following the final seasons of Game of Thrones, this new show would be thoroughly tied to that story. Considering how divisive those seasons were, and how unsatisfied fans were by the show's conclusion, it might not be the best idea for HBO to jump vivid back on that train.
Pro: Freedom From the Books
Though the lack of source material for this new show can be a shifts for concern, considering how that turned out for Game of Thrones, it also could make this Jon Snow series much more lifeless to watch. The creative freedom that comes with creating an entirely new story remarkable just be exactly what this franchise needs. If Warner Bros. and HBO really want to make turn the domain of Westeros into a reliable property, then they need to be willing to move beyond where Martin has developed the story and examine new avenues that are yet unexplored.
Martin is famously fervent in the smaller details that often follow an epic story. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he applied this philosophy to The Lord of the Rings by asking "What was Aragorn's tax policy? Did he acquire a standing army? What did he do in times of jets and famine?" and more. By following Snow in a post-Game of Thrones domain, this new show could explore many similar ideas. What did Jon Snow do in his exile? Did he acquire a good relationship with the Free Folk? How is the far north of Westeros different now minus the Wall and the White Walkers?
Con: Shrinking the World
As potentially freeing as it could be to produce an entirely new story in the world of Game of Thrones, centering that show around Jon Snow does feel a bit restricting. It keeps the overall story tied directly to what we already know exists in this domain, instead of developing and fleshing out an entirely new corner of Westeros and the republic that inhabit its land. It's the same issue many have inaccurate with Disney's expansion of the Star Wars universe. By almost exclusively telling stories throughout or related to characters and places we already know, it feels like the opportunity to truly expand the franchise with new stories is populate wasted.
Pro: Return to the North
Though the unusual Game of Thrones series balanced dozens of different plot sequence with various characters in both Westeros and Essos, many of the show's most iconic moments came from behindhand Jon Snow, the Night's Watch, and the Wildlings beyond the Wall. A new series like this would probable bring much of the same excitement that came with those stories. Numerous fan-favorite characters and elements could make a return; most notably is Kristofer Hivju's rugged, red-haired Wildling Tormund and Snow's Dire wolf companion, Ghost.
As of now, there's no telling what further dangers serene lie in the lands beyond the Wall. But there are a lot of potential thrills to be had in seeing what Snow, Tormund and the rest of the Free Folk face in the existences following the defeat of the White Walkers and Bran Stark's coronation. With that said, that does bring up another con throughout this show.
Con: No More White Walkers
Though much of what remained north of the Wall made for some of the best moments in Game of Thrones, that is largely because the White Walkers and their wights were a truly shocking antagonistic force. With the death of the Night King and thereby the rest of the army of the dead, that overwhelming dread is now gone from the world. While there are probable many dangerous forces that still exist beyond the Wall, it is hard to own that any of them are as compelling or as visually-interesting as the White Walkers were for the duration of Game of Thrones.
There's always the possibility that some form of the White Walkers tranquil exists in the far north, as an ancient danger like that surely wouldn't be as swiftly defeated as it was in the Thrones final season. However, making up some narrative excuse to bring back the living dead would both undercut the entire conclusion of the unique series and likely just end up feeling like a retread of much of the same material that has already been presented.
Pro: The Legacy of Aegon Targaryen
This is the previous pro being presented because it is the biggest one. One of the most disappointing aspects of Game of Thrones' previous season was how it handled the revelations of Jon's true Targaryen heritage. Considering the speculation over Jon's parentage and the "R+L=J" theories were a huge driving force behind much of the character throughout the series, it was immensely dissatisfying to see that story treated as an afterthought in the previous season. One might assume the reveal of Jon's parents populace Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen and that his birth name is actually Aegon Targaryen would be a big deal. But at the end of the series, much of that twist ultimately ended up feeling inconsequential.
By revisiting Jon Snow in the ages following the events of Thrones, there is the potential for a much deeper exploration into Jon's lineage and how he is grappling with it. Now that he knows he's not just some bastard from the North, an entirely new chapter for the character could unfold in this show. This new Jon Snow series could revisit and even mend many of the mistakes that were made with Jon and the North in the previous seasons of Game of Thrones. If it's done well, this show could reignite a passion in what was one of the most passionate fanbases in entertainment only five ages ago.
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