<em>Game of Thrones</em> season 8 struggled to meet the high expectations audiences had, but the creators’ new Netflix sci-fi show is avoiding similar pitfalls.
Even after all these years, Game of Thrones maintains its legacy, which will only strengthen as its overarching franchise continues to expand. However, to this day, Game of Thrones‘ legacy is tainted by its disappointing final season. Although many factors contributed to the show’s decline in quality towards the end, a few played a critical role in its ultimate downfall.
Fortunately, the creators of Game of Thrones‘ ongoing Netflix sci-fi show are already sidestepping the biggest issues from season 8.
The Netflix Sci-Fi Show by Game of Thrones Creators Has Already Overcome Season 8’s Major Issues
In an interview (via GQ), Kit Harrington shared his thoughts on the criticism surrounding Game of Thrones season 8. He defended the HBO series by stating that “if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, it was that we were all so f**king tired, we couldn’t have gone on longer.” He acknowledged that he understands why viewers felt it was rushed but assured that there were no other options due to the exhaustion of the cast.
Given that hit TV shows like Game of Thrones are expected to deliver one epic season after another without long breaks between installments, Kit Harrington’s comments make a lot of sense.
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, created by the same showrunners as Game of Thrones, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, is scheduled for only three seasons. This shorter commitment prevents creative and physical burnout for the cast and crew, as Kit Harrington highlighted.
With a well-defined timeline, 3 Body Problem‘s creators can distribute its story elements evenly across the remaining two seasons to avoid a rushed final chapter.
Game of Thrones also saw a decline in storytelling quality after diverging from the books. In contrast, 3 Body Problem benefits from adapting Cixin Liu’s complete book trilogy, providing Benioff and Weiss with a clear roadmap for the series without needing to invent original storylines.
3 Body Problem Provides Benioff & Weiss with an Opportunity for Redemption
The exciting follow-ups to Game of Thrones will play a vital role in redeeming it after the criticism received for season 8. Simultaneously, Benioff and Weiss appear to be on track towards redemption through Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. Although 3 Body Problem has not yet reached the acclaim and success of Game of Thrones, many factors seem to be working in its favor.
The fact that it appears to have already addressed many of Game of Thrones‘ shortcomings suggests a promising future for the Netflix sci-fi series. Hopefully, its upcoming seasons will meet or exceed expectations.
