[incahoots]

I swear I recall Martin stating that he had given the show-runners a conclusion to put in the show, but they bin'd it.

The conclusion was a dumpster fire for so many issues, and it wasn't for lack of original content to derive from I'd argue.

[kingkawn]

And yet the books remain unwritten

[incahoots]

Given how long it took for him to write the others, are you surprised?

I recalled correctly, he provided the showrunners with context, but they went largely ignored.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2019/05/11/george-rr-...