Game Of Thrones: Jason Momoa’s Khal Drogo Exit Wasn’t About Popularity ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

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Game of Thrones is based on a novel written by George R. R. Martin. The first five series have been closely adapted from the book series, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’. The show was led by Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, and it also featured a star cast, including Sean Bean, Sophie Turner, Kit Harrington, Maisie Williams, and many others in different important roles. One of the iconic characters was Khal Drogo, portrayed by Jason Momoa.

Despite gaining popularity in season 1, the makers couldn’t bring his character back for the next seasons. People who only watched the series and didn’t read the novel won’t know that Khal Drogo dies in the first book only. And as the makers were following the material from the book, they had to remove his character. Scroll ahead to read on to know more.

What Happens To Khal Drogo In Game of Thrones Season 1?

Jason Momoa’s character, Khal Drogo, is a Dothraki warlord who gets involved in acts of extreme violence or s*xual abuse. Drogo’s death was written in the first book, and as the plot of the series closely followed the material, the creators decided to write him out of the series after season 1. His departure was planned, and even the actor knew about it. So even if the character gained popularity and appreciation, they had to remove him from the following stories.

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