3/16/2023 0 Comments Subvert your expectationsGame of Thrones and The Last Jedi are kind of the poster child here, but those example also had problems before them. The term could also be used where things just get ignored and there is no payoff to any of the plot seed planted in books, movies, TV shows, or even video games. To me subverting expections is basically a joke term used to describe plot twists that make no sense or are poorly handled. Elric of Melinbone probably doesn't stand up well today but compared with other stuff from the 60's and 70's I would argue it does. They subvert expectations well in a way that is a lot more realistic perhaps than say Elric of Melinbone which is another example but those books were written in a different time. The Game of Thrones books are another one. There is also nothing wrong with things being a bit predictable either, for example the Empire being defeated was not a shock but the journey from point A to B and the conclusion is. For example perhaps the most famous one- Luke I am Your Father is one but they followed it up well in Return of the Jedi and it did not fundamentally change Luke as a character. Just to be clear there is nothing wrong with subverting expectations but the execution and follow up are key. I would argue this is because they pulled to many swings that the fans were not expecting, made no sense and/or left massive plot holes. There was no real gradual decline (well OK season 5 and 6 perhaps) but the show fell off a cliff season 7 or 8 YMMV. This is particularly noticeable by how good the show was back in seasons 1-4. Being generous the last 2 seasons were a bit rushed, being less generous they botched the season/show. Well Game of Thrones has finished and the tears are flowing.
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