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Source Material and Artistic Choices
It's important to note that the characters involved and their fates are faithful to the source material, Fire & Blood. In the book, characters like Lena and Joffrey also face tragic ends, even if not in the exact manner depicted on screen. The showrunners have adapted these elements faithfully, despite some controversial choices like race-swapping certain characters, which critics argue was unnecessary but ultimately inconsequential to the storyline.
Proponents argue that the criticism often transcends the show's content and veers into ideological debates about representation, authenticity, and storytelling. They emphasize that the essential goal should be faithful adaptation from the source while allowing room for diverse storytelling.