The episode of Game of Thrones featuring Sansa Stark's scene left viewers shocked and uncomfortable.
However, Sophie Turner, who portrays Sansa, had a different perspective on the controversial scene. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she revealed that she secretly loved the complexity of the moment.
When she first read the scene, Turner found it intriguing, particularly the way Ramsay had Theon watch the horrific act. She described it as "messed up" but admitted to being drawn to the darkness of the storyline. Despite feeling daunted by the challenging scene, Turner defended its importance in shaping her character.
Unlike in the books, the show portrayed Ramsay revealing his true identity to Sansa on their wedding night, adding another layer of complexity to the scene. Turner appreciated this element, as it showcased Sansa's gradual realization of Ramsay's twisted nature.
Turner expressed her desire for a more sympathetic romantic partner for Sansa, believing it would have been someone like Jaime Lannister. However, she embraced the fact that Sansa returned to Winterfell to reclaim her home while simultaneously being held prisoner by her new husband.
The controversial scene sparked outrage on social media, with fans criticizing the showrunners for subjecting Sansa to extreme violence and humiliation. Many argued that it was unnecessary and that it could have been handled differently to develop Sansa's character without such trauma.
Author George R.R. Martin, who penned the A Song of Ice and Fire series that inspired Game of Thrones, chose not to comment on the contentious sequence. He reminded fans that the show has diverged from the books since its inception, leading to significant deviations in the storyline.
Despite the controversy, Sophie Turner remains steadfast in her portrayal of Sansa Stark, navigating the character's complex journey through the turbulent world of Westeros.
