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Stepping into the role of Khal Drogo, in the HBO hit seriesGame of Thrones, Jason Momoa exhibited a kind of fierce charisma that could almost convince dragons to bow down. Yet, behind the imposing figure and epic battles, Momoa harbored a sense of injustice in terms of his character’s fate, in the show that catapulted him to fame.
For Jason Momoa, the thrill of wielding the mighty Arakh was spoiled with a bittersweet aftertaste. Because, despite his iconic role, the actor felt like Westeros had unfortunately shortened his character’s fate even before he could flex his acting muscles. This sentiment resonated deeply with fans, who were left yearning for more of Drogo’s untapped potential.
Jason Momoa Felt Cheated by Khal Drogo’s Early Exit inGame of Thrones
In the world of Westeros, where characters meet fates as unpredictable as a game of roulette, Khal Drogo’s demise stood as one of the most abrupt and unsatisfying exits.Jason Momoa, who portrayed theformidable Dothraki leader,thus voiced his opinion on his character’s fate and lamented about how Drogo was snuffed out before his epic saga could truly unfold.
“I wish I could have kept him from another 10 seasons”: George R.R. Martin Was Vocal About His Regret With Jason Momoa’s Khal Drogo After His Casting as Aquman
Jason Momoa, who joinedGame of Throneswithout reading George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fire, admitted to being blindsided by Khal Drogo’s abrupt exit. Therefore, as perMetro UK, the actor admitted to feeling cheated by his character’s untimely demise, more than a Lannister would feel on the wrong side of a gold debt, particularly because he was robbed of the time to flex his acting skills.
I’ve always felt like I’ve been cheated in a lot of the things I’ve done. You attempt to show a little bit of color in there, you know, with Conan but no one wants to see Conan crying and with Drogo, he died before any of that stuff could happen.
Hoping to showcase the emotional depth of his character inGame of Thrones, Khal Drogo’s end thus came as a surprise and a heartbreak for Jason Momoa. Seeing Drogo meet his end before he could fully unfurl his Dothraki swagger, Momoa noted feeling a genuine disappointment. Moreover, the missed opportunity to explore Drogo’s complexity felt more like a cruel joke to the actor.
Fans Lamented About How Jason Momoa’s Role was Abruptly Cut Short
But Jason Momoa isn’t the only one to feel betrayed by Khal Drogo’s abrupt end. Even fans were severely upset with Drogo’s demise by the end of season 1. Considering how the character was just beginning to show his colors, apart from being merely a ruthless warrior, viewers expressed disappointment over how Momoa’s character was unceremoniously scrapped out, leaving the audience grappling with what might have been.
Game of Thrones’ decision to cut off Khal Drogo’s storyline felt like a cruel twist of fate since audiences had barely begun to appreciate the character’s raw charisma. Many viewers felt that Drogo’s full potential–his complex blend of strength, honor, and unexpected vulnerability–was sacrificed at the altar of storytelling convenience. Considering how the show had diverged from the original storyline on several occasions, fans wanted HBO to do the same for Drogo’s character exploration.
I don’t blame him.
He is. Just watch See. You’ll know what I’m talking about.
He definitely should. Drogo went out like a bitchhttps://t.co/y8Xe39jjHp
I mean he got killed off like a softyhttps://t.co/qHRoXXBzxV
I mean the wildest cat on there caught staph, but it was written so 🤷🏽♂️https://t.co/ko4u2XLAi3
Unfortunately, fans and even Jason Momoa were slapped with Khal Drogo’s particularly harsh ending, before the actor could bring out the depth of his character. But eventually, in the grand scheme ofGame of Thrones, where no character’s fate is ever truly secure, Drogo’s premature exit initially hinted at the unpredictable nature of the series.
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