Seven years after the controversial finale of Game of Thrones, Kit Harington has spoken candidly about his feelings toward season 8, revealing that he remains deeply protective of the show’s final chapter.
Quick read:
- Kit Harington defends GOT Season 8
- He expressed that too much work went into making the season despite negative reception
- He says he will always be proud and protective of it
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Kit Harington’s personal reflection
During his appearance at Motor City Comic Con on May 16, the actor who played Jon Snow opened up about the emotional weight of the final season. He admitted that he “really wasn’t very well” during filming and still finds it painful to revisit. Despite this, he expressed pride in his own performance, saying he is “quite proud of what I did” from the parts he has seen.
Why he feels protective of season 8
Harington explained that his defense of season 8 comes from seeing the process from the inside, unlike viewers who only experienced the final product.
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“I feel very protective of it still. I know how much care and how much love and how much work and how much life went into making it, and the conversations that would have happened and the arguments around the table about what way to go and what thing to do. It’s not a small process. It’s an incredibly complex and lengthy and intricate process.”
He emphasized that the same team responsible for the first seven seasons; the people who brought George R.R. Martin’s story to television were the right ones to conclude it.
Acknowledging mistakes but standing firm
Harington acknowledged that the season may have had flaws, but he firmly believes the creators made the best decisions they could.
“There may have been mistakes, but we can all decide whether we liked it or not… But there’s no doubt in my head that what they did is the right thing because they’re the people who brought it to us. And I kind of stand by that. I feel very defensive of it as a show and as a season, and I think I always will, actually.”
His comments highlight the immense pressure and personal toll the final season took on the cast and crew, while also defending the love and effort poured into bringing the epic saga to a close. Kit Harington’s honest and loyal stance toward season 8 offers a rare insider perspective on one of television’s most debated finales. Even years later, his attachment to the show and its legacy remains strong.
