Here's How the 'Game of Thrones' Cast Reacted to the Series Finale

Estelle Tang
Photo credit: HBO
Photo credit: HBO

From House Beautiful

Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Their watch has ended. Tonight's Game of Thrones finale has fans in their feelings, thanks to all the concluding twists and turns in the battle for the Iron Throne. First, Tyrion Lannister was imprisoned for betraying his queen, Daenerys, then Jon Snow surprisingly killed Dany after being persuaded that she would be a terrible ruler. A council including Sansa Stark, Arya Stark, Davos Seaworth, Yara Greyjoy, Samwell Tarly, Gendry, Brienne of Tarth, and more met to decide who should sit on the Iron Throne (or...whatever will replace it). It was a very talky, action-filled finale, that will give fans plenty to discuss and argue for years to come.

Photo credit: House Beautiful
Photo credit: House Beautiful

As much as the show has been a part of viewers' lives for eight years, it's no doubt made a giant impact on the actors who brought us the drama over eight full seasons. The actors shared their feelings-whether melancholy, spirited, or grateful-on social media throughout the night. One past cast member, Pedro Pascal, who played Oberyn Martell, even hit back at all the criticisms of the episode.

Here are all the actors' social media responses to the very last instalment of GoT.

Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark)

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Sansa, Thank you for teaching me resilience, bravery and what true strength really is. Thank you teaching me to be kind and patient and to lead with love. I grew up with you. I fell in love with you at 13 and now 10 years on.. at 23 I leave you behind, but I will never leave behind what you’ve taught me. To the show and the incredible people who make it, thank you for giving me the best life and drama lessons I could have ever asked for. Without you I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Thank you for giving me this chance all those years ago. And finally to the fans. Thank you for falling in love with these characters and supporting this show right through till the end. I’ll miss this more than anything.

A post shared by Sophie Turner (@sophiet) on May 19, 2019 at 1:12pm PDT

Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)

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Finding the words to write this post has left me overwhelmed with how much I want to say but how small words feel in comparison to what this show and Dany have meant to me. The mother of dragons chapter has taken up the whole of my adult life. This woman has taken up the whole of my heart. I’ve sweated in the blaze of dragon fire, shed many tears at those who left our family early, and wrung my brain dry trying to do Khaleesi and the masterful words, actions (and names) I was given, justice. Game of Thrones has shaped me as a woman, as an actor and as a human being. I just wish my darling dad was here now to see how far we’ve flown. But to you, dear kind magical fans, I owe you so much thanks, for your steady gaze at what we’ve made and what I’ve done with a character that was already in the hearts of many before I slipped on the platinum wig of dreams. Without you there is no us. And now our watch has ended. @gameofthrones @hbo #love #motherofdragonsoverandout

A post shared by @ emilia_clarke on May 19, 2019 at 9:37am PDT

Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth)

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BEING TOLD THE ENDING TO @gameofthrones 🖤⚔️

A post shared by Gwendoline Christie (@gwendolineuniverse) on May 19, 2019 at 12:30pm PDT

Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane)

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Onscreen and offscreen love! Definitely a win win situation:-) Homage to Gwendoline Christie @gwendolineuniverse for her brilliant preformance as the warrior, the knight and the beautiful human being Brienne Of Tarth #GOTafterparty With my wife @grymolvaerhivju #gameofthrones #brienneoftarth #tormund #brimund #tormundgiantsbane #newyork

A post shared by Kristofer Hivju (@khivju) on May 19, 2019 at 10:33am PDT

John Bradley (Samwell Tarly)

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So tonight we have our very last episode. It’s the final step of a long and wonderful journey. A journey that, for me, started at 10am on Monday 19th of July 2010. I know this because recently I found my rehearsal and prep schedule for season 1, week 1. This was given to me when I landed in Belfast for the first time, weeks before we even started shooting. Listed here is the rehearsal where I first met Kit, and the first time I wore the costume that’s seen me through 8 seasons. I’m glad I kept this. I met so many people that week who have come to mean so much to me. Back then we couldn’t have known the journey we’d go on together. I wouldn’t swap that experience, or those people, for the world. Enjoy the episode and thanks for everything. ❤️❤️❤️ @gameofthrones @hbo #GOT 👋

A post shared by John Bradley (@johnbradleywest) on May 19, 2019 at 10:03am PDT

Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm)

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1. First Day. 2. Last Day. GoT was like the craziest school trip ever. A 6 year Adventure Weekend. Grey Worm. You went from a robot to a real boy. I’m proud of you. I’ll miss you bud. Thank you to everybody that cared about him and rooted for him. He was really scared at first, but you made him feel loved. He appreciates it. I asked him. Huge shout out to the Targs team: Nats, Emilia, Conleth, Peter, Iain, Ian, Michiel, Reece, Ed, Kit, Liam. Thank you for making the days so fun. Here’s to every single department behind the scenes that worked to the bone to make this show. They worked tirelessly everyday to make this thing, and they never get shout outs and they know that but they do it anyway. Here’s to you, you ragtag bunch of talented clever rascals. I love ya’ll. Thank you. Game of Thrones ENDS tonight on @hbo AT 9pm and @skyatlanticuk at 2am. I hope you enjoy it.

A post shared by Raleigh Ritchie (@raleighritchie) on May 19, 2019 at 1:37pm PDT

Pilou Asbæk (Euron Greyjoy)

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Where it all began....!!!

A post shared by Pilou Asbæk (@pilouasbaek) on May 19, 2019 at 1:39pm PDT

Joe Dempsie (Gendry)

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Started From Flea Bottom Now We Here • I already regret not taking any snaps on set...had to delve into the @helenstills treasure trove instead... • Being a part of this show has given me experiences I’ll never ever forget. But it’s the people I’ll miss the most. I’d just moved to London when we started season 1, didn’t have many mates there - and Game of Thrones changed all that. To the friends I’ve made in this amazing cast and crew, thank you. • Playing Gendry over 5 seasons has been a joy, and I can’t thank you lot enough for taking him to your hearts - and being patient while he took 3 years to find his way round a set of oars. • @gameofthrones bows out tonight at 9pm on @hbo. Last one to leave, blow out the candles. • #OursIsTheFury 🦌

A post shared by Joe Dempsie (@josephdempsie) on May 19, 2019 at 4:45pm PDT

Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth)

Pedro Pascal (Oberyn Martell)

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