So realistically he was trying to make the series more accurate to the books. The “writers” were almost all completely unaware of the story, by their own admission… the “showrunner” had no clue about the lore or story and just was there to insert Wahman. The petty cuntiness with how this reads out basically all but proves Cavill was the only one that gave a flying fuck about the series not being complete drivel and larping.
So realistically he was trying to make the series more accurate to the books. The “writers” were almost all completely unaware of the story, by their own admission… the “showrunner” had no clue about the lore or story and just was there to insert Wahman. The petty cuntiness with how this reads out basically all but proves Cavill was the only one that gave a flying fuck about the series not being complete drivel and larping.
Sadly that describes a good chunk of modern day adaptations. Wheel of Time is one I think of immediately
I huff and straighten my skirts every time someone mentions it.