One reason for the show’s success was how it repeatedly blindsided the audience with shocking twists.

After Daenerys mercy kills her husband, she burns Maz Duur on his funeral pyre before stepping in herself.

The next day, not only is Daenerys alive, but her three petrified dragon eggs have hatched.

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Thus,the image of Daenerys rising from the ashes with three of them signifies new beginnings.

This ending was the perfect introduction to just what kind of showGame of Throneswas.

While many events were fabricated for the show, some were confirmed by showrunnersDavid BenioffandD.B.

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Weissto be based on Martin’s notes.

This moment came as a shock to everyone because it made no sense.

Thus, nobody was prepared when Joffrey Baratheon had him publicly executed for no other reason than he could.

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Daenerys Targaryen stands in the ruin of a burnt tent with a newborn baby dragon perched on her shoulder.

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The Mountain and Oberyn Martell fight in a courtyard in Tyrion Lannister’s trial by combat.

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Jon Arryn’s corpse with painted stones over his eyes

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Ser Jaime Lannister about to push Brandon Stark out a window

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Hodor dies by holding the door while being killed by Wights in Game of Thrones.

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Arya killing the Night King in Game of Thrones

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A dragon breathes fire on Kings Landing as people flee in ‘Game of Thrones’

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Ned Stark is executed while Sansa screams and Prince Joffrey smiles.

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