‘Waaah! Waaah! The “Game of Thrones” finale wasn't all I wanted it to be!’ Well, it’s done, so get over it. People have complained in droves about one of the most highly anticipated final seasons in television history, so much so that some are attempting to capitalize on the faux grief some are apparently experiencing by offering counseling. No, that’s not a joke.
Website Bark.com is offering counseling for people who just can’t handle the ending, including the entirety of the widely panned last season, of “Game of Thrones.”
According to the site:
Fans can speak to qualified counsellors (who are familiar with the series) to discuss plot twists and storylines. The professionals will help them digest their feelings and interpretation of the show, which could range from anger and confusion to sadness and grief. Most importantly the counsellors will be on hand to guide fans on how to move on after almost a decade of fandom.
The Game of Thrones counsellors are available via Skype, and will charge £20 for a 30 minute session and £40 for an hour session. Fans can book as many sessions as they see fit with their chosen counsellor.
Capitalism is amazing, isn’t it?
Imagine being so emotionally fragile that you need to talk to a professional about a fictional TV show that didn’t end exactly the way you wanted it to end. Sounds crazy, right? That’s because it is.
As someone who watched the series from the very first episode when it aired, I understand that season eight wasn’t nearly as good as it could’ve been. I get it. But, to completely dismiss the final season because certain people didn’t end up where you wanted them is the height of hypocrisy.
People watched and fell in love with “Game of Thrones” because the show routinely zigged when everyone thought it would zag. The final season, while disappointing in parts, did exactly that over and over.
I’m not going to give anything away, but let me reiterate that I understand people being disappointed with the final season. Despite taking two years to produce, did the final season feel rushed? Sure. Was it the best season of the show? Absolutely not. But to completely cast the show aside because you didn’t get your way means that “Game of Thrones” did its typical job of zigging when you thought it would zag.
H/T: The Blaze