HBO is fully committed to adapting the works of authorGeorge R. R. Martininto big-budget TV shows.

Some of them are among the most stellar final episodes in television, and others are better left forgotten.

Other endings, like Daenerys getting abducted by the Dothraki, felt more like the setup for next season.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen from ‘Game of Thrones,’ and Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen from ‘House of the Dragon.'

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“The Children” is a powerful finale that sees many major storylines end in brutal and memorable ways.

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Jon Snow holding Daenerys Targaryen, slumped over in his arms in a scene from Game of Thrones

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Jon Snow lies on the snow dying in the final shot of Game of Thrones season five.

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The Night King riding a dragon in Game of Thrones

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Dead dragons on the ground in Daemon’s vision in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8

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Daenerys Targaryen is revered as a savior by the freed slaves of Yunkai.

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Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) riding his dragon Arrax in House of the Dragon

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A White Walker from Game of Thrones

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Tyrion Lannister stands in a brick hall, holding a crossbow with an angry look on his scratched face.

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Daenerys Targaryen stands in the ruin of a burnt tent with a newborn baby dragon perched on her shoulder.

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