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Both participants and chat commenters reflect on how Game of Thrones’s hallmark cynicism—where nearly every character operates in shades of gray and heroes often meet grisly ends—has become a source of weariness. The most prominent example is the controversial finale, which saw beloved characters like Ned Stark and Robb Stark killed off prematurely, undercutting the traditional hero’s journey. This nihilistic approach left many viewers feeling disillusioned and emotionally drained.