George R.R. Martin Criticizes Adaptations, Faces Fan Backlash

The author expresses frustration over unfaithful adaptations while fans demand progress on his delayed book, The Winds of Winter.

Martin criticizes screenwriters for deviating from original stories without improving them.
Fans are frustrated with the prolonged delay of The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in the series.
Some fans blame Martin for the controversial ending of the Game of Thrones TV series.
Martin acknowledges some successful adaptations, praising the new version of Shōgun.
Critics argue that Martin's views on adaptations are overly simplistic and biased.