The Bloodmoon Spinoff from Game of Thrones might have corrected the biggest errors in Season 8.
Based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series, the ending of Game Of Thrones drew criticism for its treatment of the White Walkers narrative and sudden change in Daenerys Targaryen's character. Announced in June 2018 and subsequently canceled in 2019, Bloodmoon, a prequel spinoff, presented an opportunity to address these flaws and offer a closer look of Westeros' past.
The canceled Bloodmoon Spinoff from Game of Thrones might have solved the White Walker issue for Season 8.
Set during the Age of Heroes, some 8,000 years before the War of the Five Kings and the founding of the Nine Great Houses, Bloodmoon would have explored the beginnings of the White Walkers and the Night King. Though his beginnings remained unknown, the enigmatic and terrifying villain The Night King was integral in Game Of Thrones. Bloodmoon might have given insightful analysis of the history of the White Walkers, so enhancing the mythology of the show and adding to the satisfaction of the Night King's defeat.
Bloodmoon also had the ability to solve the dearth of character depth around the Night King. His only drive seemed to be annihilation, so depriving viewers of knowledge of his psyche. A gripping story delving into the Night King's goals and the threat he presented might have turned him into a more nuanced and fascinating adversary.
The Bloodmoon Character of Naomi Watts might have given viewers what Daenerys lacked.
Originally shown as a sympathetic and strong female leader able to inspire her followers, Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons, Spending almost eight seasons developing her as a possible king, Game of Thrones saw her metamorphosis into a despotic person. Lack of sufficient development and this sudden change in character felt unearned and startling.
Bloodmoon offered a chance to produce a female hero free from lineage's weight with a strong and autonomous arc. Naomi Watts's character would have been a fresh start, enabling the writers to create a gripping narrative free from reliance on pre-existing expectations linked with a family name. Bloodmoon might have brought a character motivated by her own aspirations and goals, unlike House of the Dragon, which has strong female leads but is limited by the knowledge of future events.
The First Spinoff Show for HBO Cancelling Game of Thrones Was a Major Mistake
Game of Thrones's last episode drew heavy criticism that led to a notable drop in viewing. House of the Dragon exhibits promise, but it does not improve upon the flaws of its predecessor. House of the Dragon's strengths notwithstanding are still limited by the audience's familiarity with the main story. Within the realm of Westeros, uncharted ground still awaits investigation. Bloodmoon presented a fresh viewpoint for disillusioned supporters, so enabling a release of this unrealized potential.
Bloodmoon's cancellation marks a lost chance for HBO to deepen its mythology and enlarge the Game of Throne universe. This was an opportunity to show their capacity to produce engaging material inside the GoT universe—something they have battled in the lack of direct direction from George R.R. Martin. The popularity of House of the Dragon reminds viewers of what Bloodmoon could have been and makes them yearn for the stories that merit telling in the past era of Westeros.
