British actress Emilia Clarke expressed her frustration upon learning about Daenerys Targaryen’s fate in the popular series ‘Game of Thrones’. She played the iconic role of the Mother of Dragons from 2011 to 2019. Clarke revealed feeling “bummed” that Jon Snow, portrayed by Kit Harington, killed her character in the final episode to prevent her tyrannical rule.
She shared her disappointment with Variety, mentioning Daenerys’ last words to Jon before he fatally stabbed her. Clarke described her reaction as being “absolutely livid” and feeling let down by Jon’s actions. The actress recounted spending hours in a daze after reading the scripts for the final season and coming to terms with Daenerys’ ultimate storyline.
Clarke admitted to having an “existential crisis” following the show’s conclusion, taking her “years” to fully process its impact. The end of ‘Game of Thrones’ marked a significant chapter in her life and career, leading to emotional moments and reflections. Despite the mixed emotions, Clarke expressed gratitude towards her character, acknowledging the valuable lessons she learned from portraying Daenerys.
