![]() ![]() ![]() These mighty beasts are crucial to any fantasy story - all the best have at least one memorable dragon, from Smaug to Saphira. I cannot stress how important the dragons were to Game of Thrones‘ success. Daenerys represented the best of Game of Thrones she was strong, willfully, imperfect, and captivating, an inspiring but ruthless character who had everything necessary to take the Iron Throne.Ībove all, Daenerys had dragons. Dany had the traditional hero’s journey, rising above her initial situation and becoming a near messianic figure.ĭany was Thrones‘ ultimate champion unlike Tyrion, she had actual power unlike Jon, she wasn’t afraid to use it. The perfect combination of relatable and inspiring, Daenerys was the perfect hero audiences could root for, the easiest character to like and support. Let’s start with the obvious: Daenerys Targaryen was Game of Thrones‘ undeniable star. ![]() Alas, not all was lost GoT still had an ace behind its sleeve, and it was called House Targaryen. Things got worse when the first spin-off, starring Naomi Watts, got unceremoniously axed even after shooting a $30 million pilot, spelling doom for the would-be franchise. However, the episode’s terrible reception put the network’s plan in doubt, with many wondering if the Game of Thrones brand was in a healthy enough place to support a franchise. In the years leading to its conclusion, HBO expressed interest in creating a franchise based around George R. ![]() The controversial finale put a seemingly permanent stain on Game of Thrones. ![]()
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