From Collider · Michael Hein · · 1m 50s
Game of Thrones Made 2 Mistakes It Could Never Undo
Game of Thrones' Season 5 choices damaged Sansa Stark and Jaime Lannister's storylines irreparably.
In brief
Game of Thrones' Season 5 choices damaged Sansa Stark and Jaime Lannister's storylines irreparably. Game of Thrones' Season 5 altered Sansa Stark's marriage to Ramsay Bolton and Jaime Lannister's Dorne journey without adding value to the series. Originally reported by Collider.
Game of Thrones' Season 5 Choices
HBO's Game of Thrones began to break away from George R.R. Martin's books in Season 4, then went wildly off-book in Season 5.
Sansa Stark's Marriage to Ramsay Bolton
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Sansa Stark married Ramsay Bolton in the show, but in the books she was disguised as Littlefinger's daughter in the Vale.
Ramsay Bolton's Marriage Plan
Ramsay Bolton married Jeyne Poole, not Arya Stark, in the show, but in the books he married Arya Stark.
Jaime Lannister's Dorne Journey
Jaime Lann.ister traveled to Dorne in the show, but in the books he stayed in the Riverlands after Cersei's dismissal.
Sansa's Book vs. Show
In the books, Sansa learned from King's Landing and analyzed Littlefinger's political moves, but the show made her a prison sentence.
Jaime's Book vs. Show
In the books, Jaime stayed in the Riverlands to avert fighting, but the show had him travel to Dorne without Bronn.
Sansa's Marriage Impact
Sansa's marriage to Ramsay Bolton made her more shallow and cruel, and broke Littlefinger's plans for her.
Jaime's Dorne Journey Impact
Jaime's Dorne journey was offensive for flattening Dorne into a joke about promiscuity and spicy food.
The Show's Changes
The show added nothing to Sansa's and Jaime's storylines, making them gratuitous and unproductive.
Why the Changes Matter
Sansa's marriage and Jaime's Dorne journey damaged the series' narrative integrity and character development.
What Happens Next
Game of Thrones continues streaming on HBO Max while A Song of Ice and Fire remains available in print and digital formats.
What to remember
Game of Thrones' Season 5 altered Sansa Stark's marriage to Ramsay Bolton and Jaime Lannister's Dorne journey without adding value to the series.
