One of the most shocking moments in Game of Thrones was the execution of Ned Stark — a scene that left audiences and actor Sean Bean alike stunned. As the central figure of the first season, his character's death was unprecedented until the infamous 'Red Wedding'. It turns out, Bean himself couldn’t bear to 'move on' from his character’s demise.
The actor revealed that he never watched past the first season, stopping after Ned Stark’s execution in the finale. For Bean, it was too painful to continue following the events in Westeros. Interestingly, he also avoided learning the fates of other characters or what ultimately happened in the series, somehow managing to steer clear of spoilers altogether.
However, when a journalist explained the series finale to him a few years ago, Bean reacted differently than many fans. Unlike millions of disappointed viewers, he praised the ending. He particularly appreciated the fact that Winterfell became an independent kingdom and that his on-screen children rose to power in the North.
That was the only detail from the finale that seemed to resonate with Bean. He even joked that he might forget the specifics of the conversation if he ever decides to revisit the show.
It’s worth noting that the Game of Thrones finale left many fans dissatisfied, with some going so far as to launch a petition demanding a remake of the final episodes. Despite the widespread backlash, the creators of the series never responded to these demands.
