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My Biggest Problem with the Way Game of Thrones Ended

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Yeah, I know, I'm a few years too late with this entry. GOT, after all, had its finale in 2019. However, my wife and I FINALLY got around to watching the series and finished it last night. After doing so, I now understand why people were upset with the final season and how things ended.  While there were a lot of things to be unhappy with, one in particular stood out for me. But first, just so I'm doing my due diligence *Spoiler Alert* for anyone who hasn't watched it yet. Tyrion Lannister's ( Peter Dinklage ) plan to elect Westeros' king sounds like a good one when compared to the history of insanity that had sat on the iron throne the previously. The problem is, it's also a sure way to send the six kingdoms into another civil war. Look, I'm the first to agree being born into the right family isn't the best way to pick a new leader. However, there's a reason why there is usually a hereditary line of succession with monarchies, including constitution...