‘Game of Thrones’ episode 9 shocks viewers

[SPOILER WARNING]

MANILA, Philippines – The latest “Game of Thrones” episode “Rains of Castamere” that aired in the US on June 2 (June 3 MNL) had fans gasping in horror after main characters were brutally slaughtered towards the end of the show.

The bloody massacre named “The Red Wedding” had Robb Stark, king of the Northern Kingdom, his mother, Lady Catelyn Stark, his pregnant bride Talisa, and the rest of the unknowing guests caught in a ruthless ambush.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly on June 2, “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin revealed he had planned the scene from the beginning.

“I knew it almost from the beginning. Not the first day, but very soon. I’ve said in many interviews that I like my fiction to be unpredictable. I like there to be considerable suspense,” he said.

Martin said he anticipated the shocked reactions from readers of the novel and imagined seeing it on screen to be equally emotional for him. He revealed he pushed back writing the chapter until the whole book was finished.

“It’s probably the most powerful scene in the books. It cost me some readers, but gained me many more.

“It’s going to be hard for me to watch it. It’s going to be a tough night. Because I love these characters too.

“And in a TV show you get to know the actors. You’re also ending that relationship with an actor that you have affection for. Richard Madden and Michelle Fairley have done an amazing job.”

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Martin also reveals that the “Red Wedding” was inspired by real events in Scottish history: The Black Dinner and the Glen Coe Massacre.

True enough, the episode sparked a wave of horrified reaction from viewers, who took to social media to air their enraged sentiments.

Actress Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark in the series also posted her own reaction on Vine.

Watch a video compilation of the most shocked reactions here:

Here are several emotional tweets from viewers:

i dont know what just happened in game of thrones. i’m in shock.

— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) June 3, 2013

This weeks Game Of Thrones has given me this gem of a convo. #amazing twitter.com/laurarobson5/s…

— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) June 3, 2013

Why doesn’t George R.R. Martin use Twitter? Because he killed all 140 characters. ow.ly/lFCMQ

— Cheryl Harrison (@CherylHarrison) June 3, 2013

Today should be declared National Gently Hug A Distraught Game Of Thrones Fan Day.

— Theresa Couchman (@theresa_lauren) June 3, 2013

@gameofthrones I still cant get over episode 9 I feel numb inside #got #redwedding #longlivethekingofthenorth

— Isabel Moya (@IsabelMoya86) June 4, 2013

How Game of Thrones will end twitter.com/autocorrects/s…

— Funny Tweets ™ ‏ (@autocorrects) June 4, 2013

This season of Game of Thrones makes Boardwalk Empire seem like Sesame Street.

— Dan Benjamin (@danbenjamin) June 4, 2013

My friends call me “Game of Thrones” cause I’m such a huge disappointment.

— sammy rhodes (@prodigalsam) June 4, 2013

The emotional bonds we form with fictional characters are powerful. On the very real distress some are feeling today: blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2013…

— Hugo Schwyzer (@hugoschwyzer) June 4, 2013

Game of Thrones is the reason I will probably never attend a wedding ever again.

— Russell Okung (@BDR76) June 4, 2013

I am dreading going to work tomorrow but thanks to game of thrones I know w/ absolute certainty that it could be much worse #redwedding

— ThatDentGirl (@ThatDentGirl) June 4, 2013

My heart hurts so much. Game of Thrones just ripped it out and put it into a meat shredder.

— Rachel J. Manning (@rubyfreebird) June 4, 2013

Game of Thrones last night was awesome. Not a good day to be a Stark though. Nasty

— Paul Bird (@bird_tweet_bird) June 4, 2013

I just finished game of thrones twitter.com/dirtyblondcurl…

— gaby (@dirtyblondcurls) June 3, 2013

If you dare, watch ‘The Red Wedding’ scene here.

“Game of Thrones” is based on George R.R Martin’s best-selling novel of the same name from his fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire.”

The television series first aired on HBO in 2011 and is currently on its 3rd season. It has received numerous awards including 2012 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Outstanding Visual Effects, Outstanding Sound Mixing, and Outstanding Main Title Design. – Rappler.com