Fans can't cope with House of the Dragon's dramatic finale

After a thrilling first season, House of the Dragon finally concluded on Sunday after a 10-episode run. On October 23, the Game of Thrones prequel finale became the talk of the town after it ended with a dramatic cliffhanger. Soon after the episode, titled The Black Queen, was released on HBO, the final episode caused a ruckus on social media.

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Many recalled the traumatic fate of some of the beloved characters: Rhaenyra's son Lucerys dead at the hands of Aemond's dragon, Vhagar. One user shared a picture with Daemon saying "traumatised in High Valyrian." While others resort to humour to explain the demise.

In contrast, some fans also expressed their dislike for the finale by mocking the show. For example, one user shared a video clip with the caption, "HBO seeing everyone cancelling their subscription after the House of the Dragon finale."

Another viewer laments his disappointment in watching the finale by comparing it to Game of Throne's eighth season.

Ultimately, fans still mourn the ending as it will require them to wait for another two years. "Wait tonight is the House of Dragon finale? We're done with thrones for another two years? The season just started last week!"

House of the Dragon is a prequel television series set in the world of Westeros. It takes place roughly 200 years before the end of the Targaryen dynasty that once ruled the realm. Inspired by George R Martin's classic book Fire and Blood, the fantasy series has bagged over 20 million views. The show stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy and Steve Toussaint among many others.

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