George R.R. Martin revealed his ending plans for A Song of Ice and Fire years ago

George R.R. Martin revealed his planned ending for the A Song of Ice and Fire book series years before Game of Thrones concluded. The HBO show diverged from his vision after Season 5, ending controversially with Daenerys killed, Bran placed on the Iron Throne and a rushed final arc. Fans continue to speculate whether Martin's book ending will differ significantly from the divisive TV finale.