Without any kind of source material from George R.R.

Martin to work with, what direction would such a TV series even take?

And so I understand some people thought it was rushed and I might agree with them.

Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) in Game of Thrones season 8 episode 3.

But Im not sure there was any alternative.

I look at pictures of me in that final season and I look exhausted.

I didnt have another season in me.

Thats because he honed in on a kernel of an idea that made sense for the character.

My first reaction was no.

And then I thought there could be an interesting and important story about the soldier after the war.

There are very few times throughout George R.R.

MartinsGame of Thronescanon when the continent of Westeros isnt at war.

In that time, the only notable technological progression was the transition from iron and bronze to steel.