Game of Thrones' Kit Harington Reacts to Final Scene With Emilia Clarke
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Game of Thrones concluded over a week ago.
But HBO decided to take viewers on a journey on Game of Thrones: The Last Watch, a documentary which charted the production of Game of Thrones Season 8.
While there were many bombshells from behind the scenes of the fantasy drama, one moment, in particular, got everyone talking on social media.
Related: Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 Review: The Iron Throne
If you watch Game of Thrones online, you know that Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 -- the series finale -- found Jon Snow making the decision to kill his lover, Daenery Targaryen.
Kit and Emilia’s reaction at the last table read #GameOfThrones #TheLastWatch pic.twitter.com/nGBHuHNrnf
— Joe Weaver (@jorywea) 27 May 2019
He did so while they were embracing, so it went down as one of the most controversial moments of the entire series.
Many fans were confused about the way the Dragon Queen was killed off, and more importantly that it was her lover/nephew who carried out the brutal deed.
Actors Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke, who play Jon and Daenerys, were similarly stunned during the table read when they learned about the twist of fate.
During the HBO documentary, the scene description is read aloud, and Harington is gobsmacked when he learns what Jon does.
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Harington puts his hand over his mouth and pushes his chair back from the table. He shares a glance with Clarke, who puts on a much braver face, but slips into her chair.
When people depart the table read, Harington and Clarke just sit there, still stunned by the series-changing development.
Kit Harington’s reaction when he learns that Jon Snow kills Daenerys during the table-read #GameofThrones #TheLastWatch pic.twitter.com/ORY84Zjy22
— Malissa Tormey (@MalissaTormey) 27 May 2019
Fans had some words about the scene.
Not gonna lie this is far more emotional than the actual scene itself. #GameOfThrones #TheLastWatch
— 🍀MeryHeartSoo🍀 (@squishysoo00_) 27 May 2019
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One person even felt that the behind the scenes moments were more heartbreaking than the scene itself.
The series finale was marred by controversy thanks to questionable decisions from the characters.
As such, the episode currently has a 48% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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