Melisandre's White Pubes Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I was trying to think of a semi-plausible way the series could end (emphasis on the semi - crackpot allowed, but nothing utterly ridiculous like finding out it was all a dream or every character comes back to life for a song and dance number at the end) that would anger the most fans. It's a tricky thought exercise, because when you think of something that you know would anger a large portion of the fanbase (e.g. Dany dies in Essos, Jon comes back as the leader of the Others, Ramsay is Azor Ahai) you realize that this would make another portion of the fanbase extremely happy. It seems impossible to make everybody unhappy and disappointed - even an "Everybody loses" ending (The Wall comes down, the Other's kill everyone in Westeros and bring an eternal Long Night) would please grimdark fans who want a Ragnarok kind of ending. I'm thinking maybe shifting the focus to an unpopular character, like Areo Hotah, and have him be the big hero while all the other main characters have terrible endings, but have Areo's victory in a form that would be unsatisfying to the few people who like him (e.g. instead of a final battle, he convinces the Others to go back home with the power of love or something) might come close. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldPenguin Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Every Stark child dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melisandre's White Pubes Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Just now, TheOldPenguin said: Every Stark child dead. Would please those who hate the Starks, and those who want a grim ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerLinginBerry Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 And then there are the trolls such as myself who would find the humour in the annoyance and disappointment of people enraged by a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Greenhood Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Martin dies before finishing/starting ADOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattenhoofd Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Lord Greenhood said: Martin dies before finishing/starting ADOS And is found to have decreed that the ADOS story may only be released as a Michael Bay movie with Shia Labeouf as Jon and Gwyneth Paltrow as Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sullen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Jon becoming King and marrying Dany would probably piss everyone off. From what I understand, people liking Dany tend to dislike Jon, and vice versa. Not to mention that the predictability of the end AND it's saccharine nature is sure to infuriate a good part of the fandom as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Greenhood Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 16 minutes ago, Rattenhoofd said: And is found to have decreed that the ADOS story may only be released as a Michael Bay movie with Shia Labeouf as Jon and Gwyneth Paltrow as Dany No, not Michael Bay... Uwe Bolt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven-Eyed Crow Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think Jon will kill Dany near the end of ADOS to awaken Lightbringer, just like Azor Ahai killed Nissa Nissa. So i can't see an ending that involves Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Viserys Targaryen IV Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 17 minutes ago, Sullen said: Jon becoming King and marrying Dany would probably piss everyone off. From what I understand, people liking Dany tend to dislike Jon, and vice versa. Not to mention that the predictability of the end AND it's saccharine nature is sure to infuriate a good part of the fandom as well. Are you kidding, that would make at least 50% of the fans ecstatic. It is the ending I am hoping for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khal drogon Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Seven-Eyed Crow said: I think Jon will kill Dany near the end of ADOS to awaken Lightbringer, just like Azor Ahai killed Nissa Nissa. So i can't see an ending that involves Dany That ending will make me not to touch the books ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous22 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Big red comet just wipes everyone out in the last chapter as 3/4 armies converge at one position to either ally or destroy each other. I imagine that fans who want a grim ending would feel cheated and every one else would be in a constant state of wtf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxxine Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 20 minutes ago, Sullen said: Jon becoming King and marrying Dany would probably piss everyone off. From what I understand, people liking Dany tend to dislike Jon, and vice versa. Not to mention that the predictability of the end AND it's saccharine nature is sure to infuriate a good part of the fandom as well. While I think this ending would make a lot people mad, I still think a good percentage of people still enjoy the "perfect" ending. Personally, I'm not usually one for the perfect ending, but I want Dany and Jon to end up together. However, I want Dany to become Queen and marry Jon as opposed to Jon becoming King and marrying Dany. Kind of a deal in semantics. But indicates that Dany is the ruler as opposed to Jon. I'm all for women defying stereotypes and be competent rulers, not just someone's queen or lady. If it's the other way around I'd be disappointed. As far as the OP, I don't think we could have an ending that would piss off everyone because you always have the contrarians who just want death and destruction for everyone or want something completely unreasonable like Damphair sitting the Iron Throne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven-Eyed Crow Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, khal drogon said: That ending will make me not to touch the books ever again. haha same :/ Sort of poetic, mimicing the original Azor Ahair. I want to see Dany sit the Iron Throne, maybe even marry Jon? If he is half Targaryen/Stark, then what a better way to merge the houses, as well as it is Targaryen norm. But, to what I said about the Jon killing Dany thing, that would be the worse ending EVER.Definetly piss everyone off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtree Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, Seven-Eyed Crow said: But, to what I said about the Jon killing Dany thing, that would be the worse ending EVER.Definetly piss everyone off! That would be too predictable, just hell no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Ravens Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 "And they all lived happily ever after" - A Dream of Spring by GRRM, 2026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyJAM Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bran wakes up in Winterfell after his fall. What a strange set of dreams he had while in his coma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ravenstark Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bran wakes up in Winterfell after his fall. What a strange set of dreams he had while in his coma! Wouldn't explain the others from the prologue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ned's Little Girl Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I would be pissed if the books end at the same point where they began: with a king and a queen sitting on the Iron Throne, ruling over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. What the hell was all of this sturm und drang for, if they only end up at the beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ravenstark Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Jon becomes the God-Savior of Mankind. Dany becomes the Wisest Queen. The whole world suffer epiphany and discover that slavery is bad and there is no economical backlash and crisis. Arya lives in Winterfell. Rickon becomes lord of Skagos. Bran is the good greenseer who watches all. Jaime repents and turns to be Lord of Westerlands with Brienne as his lady.… And the world is frosted in sugar, not snow. Everyone dies from diabetes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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