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  • George R.R. Martin feels Game of Thrones needed thirteen seasons to be a faithful adaptation. 1 / 7

  • The author of A Song of Ice and Fire echoes the sentiments of fans who were left disappointed. 2 / 7

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  • Martin called the process of adapting his novels "traumatic". 3 / 7

  • He also said the series was "not completely faithful." 4 / 7

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  • Martin expanded on this by saying the show would've needed several more seasons to properly tell the story. 5 / 7

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  • This isn't the first time Martin has expressed sadness over the show wrapping with season 8. 6 / 7

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  • At least fans have multiple Game of Thrones spinoffs to look forward to! 7 / 7

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