The summer lull of television series has begun and so has the grieving process over my favorite series, "Game of Thrones." If you're anything like me, you counted down the days until each new episode and maybe even informed all of your social media followers about your excitement. Now that season six is over, the post-season shock is setting in. I'm here to tell you, you're not alone. You may be experiencing the following:
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1. The aftermath.
You've hyped yourself up for the season finale and now you're in utter shock. You're excited to talk about the last episode with all of your friends and family. Maybe you begin to theorize the next move of your favorite character. What if all those references meant something? I can't wait to hear what the critics have to say. You can't believe how amazing that episode was! I can't wait until... oh, it's over.
2. The realization.
It's finally setting in that you just watched the last episode of the season. Are you sure that was episode ten? Maybe I misread it... What are you going to do every Sunday now? Did Buzzfeed make reaction articles yet? I'll just read those.
How long until next season again?
Oh, 8 months... ha. Yeah, I'm fine. I promise...
3. The anger.
How could the directors just stop there? The setup is too good to not just make one more episode. You find yourself searching on forums for other fans' theories. Maybe someone knows something you don't. Either way, you deserve to know. How dare they end your show in the middle of the summer? Am I supposed to go outside and socialize?
4. The sadness.
You start following your favorite characters on Twitter and Instagram. Aw! Look at how cute the actors look together... Don't they know how they've ripped out our hearts? Retail therapy can't help this mess.
Maybe if I just pick up a new hobby or start going to the gym. I'll just take a nap.
Two minutes later:
Why can't I just time travel to the next season? Why?
5. The understanding.
I'll just mark the calendar for next April. Maybe I'll catch up on the American Horror Story episodes I never watched. I bet next season will be even better. Maybe the costumes will even be better! Is it Halloween yet? My friends and I can go as our favorite characters! Better start crafting now. I don't know how they can make the next season better than this.
6. The relapse.
I'll just re-watch every episode all over again and everything will be just fine. There's got to be someone I can rope into this season. Maybe there's director's commentary. I swear, I don't have a problem.
