^ That was a big gripe on other forums too, they've survived how many winters so far (several).
Was a bit disappointed in the finale just waiting for a cliffhanger, but really we just get somebody on a walkie and Alpha getting lashed. This was handled very much like Game of Thrones with the climax of the season happening in the 2nd to last episode, with the finale showing the fallout and build up for next season.
Could have been worse. Overall a much better season than we've had for some time, even without some of the biggest stars on the show.
Now the real countdown begins, 11 days until Game of Thrones final season whoop whoop!
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