Game of Thrones season 8: Ser Jorah actor Iain Glen speaks out about character's fate

'It was the right conclusion'

**Spoilers for Game of Thrones season eight, episode three ‘The Long Night’ ahead**

The Battle of Winterfell has come to an end. While many fan-favourite characters remain standing, a few also perished at the hand of the Night King.

One of those to have died during the battle was Ser Jorah. Played by actor Iain Glen, the character has been a mainstay on Game of Thrones since season one and has gone on quite the journey.

Starting as the seemingly trusty adviser to the Targaryens, Jorah was soon discovered to be an informant for Varys and Daenerys exiled him. Jorah, though, was madly in love with the Mother of Dragons and eventually made amends after foiling an assassination attempt on Khaleesi's life.

Daenerys and Jorah later make their way to Westeros, then to Winterfell, where Jorah died protecting her. A fitting end to the character's story.

Glen has since spoken about discovering that his character was going to die on the show.

"You go through a bundle of emotions," he told Entertainment Weekly. "Your best indication of what happens is they always list the cast on the first page of each script. I think all six came together at once. First script, yeah, I’m in that one. Second, yeah, I’m in that one. Third, I’m in that one. Fourth, yeah I’m that one — just being a corpse, but I didn’t know that yet. Then fifth, no, I’m not there. Sixth one: Oh no! So I knew I definitely died. Then I read the scripts and I just think they’re so good. I enjoy reading them.

"I’m as intrigued as anyone to find out what unfolds, whether it’s The Sopranos or Breaking Bad. You know you can’t please everyone all the time but I just think they did it incredibly right, the way they resolve all the various storylines."

The actor also called the conclusion to Jorah's story "right", saying: "When I read the nature of his demise it felt right. It was the right conclusion.

"For eight years in a row, you go, 'Please, please…' You just want to stay in the party. You just want to stay on board. Then this season comes and this is the season to go, if you’re going to go. It’s a heroic and satisfying demise.

"I think [showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss] were sweetly nervous about everyone’s reaction and their instinct is you’ll be upset that you’re out. So the first thing I did is I went and emailed them and told them how much I loved the scripts. And they said, 'Aw, you’re a gent.' And I said, 'No, I’m really grateful for this conclusion.'"

"The Long Night" was a “gritty, epic and profoundly silly” episode according to our critic, who awarded the episode five stars. Meanwhile, the intense trailer for next week’s episode sees everyone turn their attentions to the Iron Throne and the fate of Cersei Lannister.

Our extensive ranking of every character in the series – from worst to best – is below.

The final season of Game of Thrones continues every Sunday. The show will be available on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK.