Game of Thrones captivated viewers with its penchant for ruthlessly killing off even beloved characters. But no demise elicited more persistent fan outrage than the premature loss of Khal Drogo, played by rising star Jason Momoa. Over a decade later, devoted viewer Channing Tatum still harbors anger over Drogo’s traumatic Season 1 death, as a recent revealing interview showed.
Game of Thrones featured many tragic character deaths over its 8-season run, but one early Season 1 loss left Channing Tatum particularly furious: Khal Drogo. The Magic Mike star recently revealed his outrage over Jason Momoa’s brutal exit during a Vanity Fair lie-detector interview.
Khal-drogo’s Death Still Angers Channing Tatum
While hooked up to a lie detector test, Channing Tatum was asked by Vanity Fair about various pop culture opinions, including his thoughts on Jason Drogo’s infamous death by infection.
In a live detector test with vanity fair, Channing Tatum said “I was pissed when he died,” with the machine confirming he was telling the truth.
Drogo quickly became a fan favorite as the fierce Dothraki warlord married Daenerys Targaryen. But after suffering a chest wound in Season 1, Drogo ultimately succumbs, leaving Tatum incensed.
Even years later, the sudden demise of Jason Momoa’s formidable warrior still elicits outrage from devoted viewers like Tatum.
Jason Momoa’s Career Propelled Despite Early Exit
Despite barely lasting one season, Jason Momoa parlayed his breakout as Khal Drogo into wider stardom.
Just a year after his crushing Game of Thrones exit, Momoa starred in the 2011 remake of Conan the Barbarian. Soon after, he landed the iconic role of Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe.
Meanwhile, Game of Thrones marched on without him to become a cultural sensation. But Momoa proved his brief but memorable role as Khal Drogo was enough to cement his place in the pop culture zeitgeist.
Channing Tatum Not Alone in Game Of Thrones Heartbreak
Channing Tatum wasn’t the only viewer left devastated by Khal Drogo’s abrupt death. Many fans considered it a huge blow to lose such a compelling character so soon.
Drogo was on track to be a major force in Daenerys’ quest for the Iron Throne before infection cut him down prematurely.
For years afterward, dismayed viewers continued voicing outrage over the quick dismissal of Momoa’s exceptional performance as Drogo. Tatum’s ongoing irritation is clearly shared by much of the Game of Thrones fandom.
Over a decade later, Channing Tatum still feels the pain of Khal Drogo’s shocking early death on Game of Thrones. The grim loss of the standout Dothraki warrior played by Jason Momoa angered Tatum and many others invested in the character’s journey. But while Drogo fell fast, Momoa proved his star-making talent in just one short season. Tatum’s lie detector outrage is a testament to just how impactful Momoa’s work remained, even years after his GoT character met his unjust end.
Source: Vanity Fair
