In a shocking twist for House of the Dragon fans, the show’s second season finale dropped one much-loved character while indulging in an unexpected mud wrestling scene. Fans are fuming as the beloved character’s absence leaves a glaring void, overshadowed by what many see as a wasteful plot choice.
Viewers questioned whether the show’s priorities were skewed and if its storytelling had gone off course. Dive into the heated debate and discover why this latest season has fans riled up!
House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Leaves Fans Muddy: Cregan Stark Absence Stirs Controversy
House of the Dragon Season 2’s finale was a dragon-sized disappointment, wrapped in mud pie. While the realm was on the brink of all-out war, the showrunners decided to do something with the ‘Winter Wolves crossing the Twins’ finale scene that stirred a major controversy amid fans.
In a recent tweet shared by Westerosies, Lord Cregan Stark was supposed to be featured in the HOTD Season 2 finale. However, instead of showcasing the epic arrival of Cregan Stark (Tom Taylor), the makers featured the Lannister twins marching with armies and the infamous mud wrestling match. While this might be a first for Westeros, it certainly isn’t a win for storytelling.
Lord Cregan Stark was supposed to be featured in the #HouseOfTheDragon Season 2 finale during the scene with the Winter Wolves crossing the Twins; however, he was cut from the final scene. pic.twitter.com/dNFMEeaj7o
— westerosies (@westerosies) August 5, 2024
The finale episode was a tangled web of personal dramas and political ploys. Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall) traveled to the North Sea to meet with The Triarchy—Lys, Myr, and Tyrosh—and bring them onto Team Green. Back in season 1, we saw Daemon (Matt Smith) and Corlys (Steve Toussaint) fight them for the Step Stones’ control.
Now The Triarchy wants the Step Stones back, and Tyland’s promising them the islands in exchange for their loyalty. But Tyland had to earn it the hard way—by mud wrestling Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorne). Having won the wrestle, Lohar shows approval, and later even asks him to bed her wives.
So, while dragons soared and alliances crumbled, House of the Dragon Season 2’s finale opted for a mud wrestle and not Cregan Stark. And let’s just say, fans aren’t happy about it.
Fans Claim Deleted Lord Cregan Stark Scene Is Why HOTD 2 Finale Fell Flat
HOTD fans are breathing fire after claiming a crucial Lord Cregan Stark scene was axed from the season finale. The internet is ablaze with theories about why the North’s icy presence was MIA from the epic showdown. Social media’s flooded with upset fans accusing showrunners of pulling the finale really fast.
What reason?
— HeavenBound (@gospelsongsng) August 5, 2024
These changes are making HOTD to suffer poor reviews
Crazy that they take hours of peoples time to make a great scene everyone was waiting for, only to cut it in the final draft.
— Megan Thee Dragon (@MDragon_12) August 5, 2024
I don't know why Lord Cregan Stark scene was deleted, but it was an unfortunate move by the series' creators. pic.twitter.com/aFAeauahxs
— Pharaoh of X (@PharaohOfX) August 5, 2024
I have a feeling alot got cut to make room for a lower budget mud wrestling match pic.twitter.com/cZG7Brck4D
— Perry ♋️ (@PerryBadeaux) August 5, 2024
This is episode 8,doesn't really make alot of sense,comon man we were waiting for war
— Truth (@777numbers) August 5, 2024
I honestly wonder why they cut some parts that would have made the Season Finale even more special. 👀😳🤔🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/Zc0i3CEeNH
— January 27 🤗❤️ (@mpiredivine) August 5, 2024
Ooh it's about to go down……I can imagine the scenes
— Ercy Oduor (@oduorm_ercy) August 5, 2024
Bad decision by the screenwriters
— ThoughtfulWizard 🇨🇺 (@ThoughtfulWz) August 5, 2024
With the Starks historically being the heart of Westeros drama, their absence was a glaring omission. Fans are demanding answers, and rightly so. Did budget cuts freeze out the King in the North? Or did the showrunners simply miscalculate the impact of such a major character? Only time, or a tell-all interview, will reveal the truth. Stay tuned!
Watch House of Dragons Season 2 on Max and Apple TV.
