The 8-Part ‘Game Of Thrones Meets Walking Dead’ Series That Has A Better Ending Than Both

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During the 2010s, Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead were two of the most popular shows on television. They both brought genres that weren’t usually mainstream—fantasy and zombie horror—to a much wider audience, and both shows ran for most of the decade, leading to several spin-offs. Memorable moments like Glenn’s death and the Red Wedding made these shows major talking points, and their success inspired many similar shows in the years that followed.

As much as I loved both Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead, it’s a real shame how they both ended. The Walking Dead sort of fizzled out over time, and the finale just didn’t feel satisfying. But Game of Thrones… that was a shocking collapse! It felt rushed, like they didn’t have enough material to finish the story properly, and the pressure was just too much. It was a really disappointing finish for two shows that were once at the top of their game.

Since the success of shows like Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead, Attack on Titan has stood out. It combined elements of both, offering a distinct visual style, a relentlessly intense story, and a memorable cast of characters. Originally a manga created by Hajime Isayama, it gained even wider popularity as an anime series, which, though consisting of four seasons, was released in eight parts.

Isayama has mentioned various influences for Attack on Titan, but the series still captured the public’s imagination. Its setup—the last of humanity fighting for survival—borrowed elements from shows like The Walking Dead, particularly the idea of monstrous, zombie-like creatures. The political scheming and medieval technology, featuring horses, swords, and warring rulers, gave it a feel similar to Game of Thrones. Even Eren’s power to see into the past had echoes of a certain young member of the Stark family.

Attack On Titan Solved The Ending Problems Suffered By Game Of Thrones & The Walking Dead

The ending of the hugely popular anime and manga series Attack on Titan was highly anticipated, and when it finally arrived, it sparked a lot of debate. Unlike Breaking Bad, which most fans considered a perfect conclusion, the Attack on Titan ending left people divided. It was unexpected, thought-provoking, and a daring choice.

Whether you loved it or not, the ending of Attack on Titan felt like a fitting conclusion to the series’ overall somber mood. Throughout its run, Attack on Titan consistently challenged simple ideas of right and wrong, and who the heroes and villains really were. The finale continued this trend, showing that even Eren’s drastic actions only brought a short-lived peace. This is a notable difference from shows like Game of Thrones, where important plot points and character arcs (like Jon Snow’s family history) were often dropped without resolution.

Ultimately, Attack on Titan provided a satisfying conclusion, even for viewers who wished the ending had been different. The only unresolved element was a hint that the cycle of conflict might begin again, shown through a young boy discovering Eren’s grave and potentially inheriting the Titan power. This wasn’t so much a setup for more sequels as a reflection on the recurring theme of violence throughout the series – a core part of Attack on Titan‘s story from the beginning. Compared to The Walking Dead, the ending of Attack on Titan felt like a genuine and complete goodbye.

Even if people didn’t love how Attack on Titan ended, the author, Isayama, consistently focused on what made his characters who they were. Eren’s turn from hero to villain was a well-developed plot point, especially when compared to the controversial shift with Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. Throughout the series, Attack on Titan‘s main characters remained consistent – they didn’t make illogical decisions, interfere with each other’s stories, or feel rushed. Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead couldn’t really say the same.

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2026-05-17 19:58