The final ever episode of Game of Thrones has aired.

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Season eight has proved controversial amongst its legion of dedicated followers, with the penultimate episode in particular receiving criticism over Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) rapid descent into 'madness' and the burning of King's Landing.

So, did the finale episode unite the warring fan factions and end Game of Thrones triumphant?

Well, not exactly.

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Daenerys’ character arc remains controversial, with fans of Clarke's character mourning her demise during the final episode.

https://twitter.com/JonxDanyy/status/1130313138430205954

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Others were left pondering the decision to choose Bran as the ruler of what remains of the Iron Throne.

https://twitter.com/JennaGuillaume/status/1130308509071958017

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But others argued that Bran's rise is "perfectly logical".

https://twitter.com/tmi_bytheangel/status/1130351517352038401

While the final episode was undeniably divisive, viewers are still emotional that the landmark series is is over.

https://twitter.com/Boy_i9/status/1130370011678367745

https://twitter.com/SubZeroQueen/status/1130368962120654848

https://twitter.com/Ogmoa1/status/1130356189445931008

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