I agree completely. Just because he strikes off on his own doesn’t mean he remains that way. There’s a lot of room for them to get back to TGH’s storyline in a short time.
I can understand 90% of the changes and understand that the first book was a mess at the end, even on fourth or fifth read.
I loved Joiya and how Fain took the horn and dagger now instead of next season.
I think the budget and Barney leaving were major reasons the finale was the way it was...