The final season of Game of Thrones did not deliver a “tragic downfall.” It delivered one of the most blatant examples of misogynistic storytelling in modern television. Daenerys Targaryen was one of the most complex female characters ever written. Calling her mad is easier than confronting what her story actually says about how audiences react to powerful women. If you still believe Daenerys was “the Mad Queen,” this video is for you.