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Even after the lackluster season eight,Game of Thronescontinues to captivate viewers with its amazing storylines and characters. While fans loved Emilia Clarke as Daenerys, Kit Harrington with his character Jon Snow, is not far behind in popularity. The character played a huge role in the entire narrative of the show with a background that kept the viewers guessing till the end.
Even author George R. R. Martin perfectly tricked the viewers in order to keep Snow’s real identity a big secret on the series. So, much so that when his real parentage was revealed everyone was left shocked.
How George R.R. Martin perfectly hid Jon Snow’s true parentage inGame of Thrones?
Game of Throneshad several jaw-dropping moments, but Jon Snow’s real identity was the biggest twist that anybody could have hoped for. For the most part, Jon was believed to be the illegitimate son of Ned Stark, raised at Winterfell alongside Stark’s biological children. However, as the series progressed, it was revealed that he was in fact the son of Ned’s sister Lyanna Stark and Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.
Ned tells this lie that Jon was his “bastard” to protect him from the wrath of Robert Baratheon. This obviously dramatically shifted the dynamics of the show, as Jon was no longer just the “bastard” of a noble family; he was the heir to the Iron Throne. What makes this even more impressive is howGeorge R. R. Martin, in hisA Song of Ice and Fireseries managed to keep this a secret for so long.
From the very beginning, Martin detailed the idea that Jon was Ned Stark’s illegitimate son, and his backstory was completely accepted by the fans. It seemed like a perfect explanation of his being and helped the author to keep Jon’s true lineage hidden until the perfect moment. The most pivotal element in this was how Jon’s appearance was crafted in the show.
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While the Targaryens are famously known for their distinctive silver-blonde hair and purple eyes, Jon had very different features. He had dark hair and eyes which made him appear more like a Stark than a Targaryen. This element allowed Ned Stark to perfectly pull off his lie and claim him as his son without raising any eyebrows.
Had the character been born with silver hair and purple eyes it would have been much harder for Ned to convince people that Jon was his child. His mysterious parentage also shaped the entire backdrop ofGame of Throneswhich was built on the consequences of Robert Baratheon’s rebellion. This rebellion was founded on the lie that Rhaegar Targaryen had kidnapped Lyanna Stark, who was betrothed to Robert.
Emilia Clarke on why she wants to distance herself fromGame of Thrones
Emilia Clarke‘s career trajectory skyrocketed after she played the role of Daenerys Targaryen inGame of Thrones.She quickly became a fan favorite, with people appreciating her range as an actress. Although the show ended in 2019, people still ask her about it in many interviews. In one such interview viaPeople, the actress detailed how her feelings about the show have changed over the years.
She added that it“means the world”to have fans cherish her character as well as the show. Clarke also added that she has come to feel the same way now thatGame of Throneshas concluded adding“The more distance I have from Game of Thrones, the more I can quantify it.”
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She continued that when she started, she had no idea of the magnitude of what she was joining. She added:
Now, as more and more time goes between it and me doing it, the more I’m like, that was incredibly special and that was incredibly rare.
Game of Thrones wasbased on theA Song of Ice and Firenovels by George R. R. Martin and aired for eight seasons between 2011 and 2019. Alongside Clarke, the show also included stars like Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner, and many more.
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Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
