Damon Lindelofarguably presided over the most hotly debated final season of a TV drama series until two months ago.

So what does the showrunner of ABCsLosthave to say about the fandom criticism of HBOsGame of Thrones?

When the fans rise up, they have a high-mind approach.

LOST, Matthew Fox, ‘All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues’, (Season 1, epis. #111), 2004-2010. photo: ABC/Mario Perez, © ABC / Courtesy: Everett Collection Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 Kit Harington as Jon Snow – Photo 4: Helen Sloan/HBO

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What they in proportion to the overall fandom is anyones guess.

We are living in a culture where online [people] dictate what the zeitgeist is saying.

I dont know how to thread that needle.

Im confused by fan service sometimes and if its a good thing.

Earlier in the tour, HBOs top programming executive was also asked about the fan reaction.

There are very few downsides to having a hugely popular show,Casey Bloys said.

I think that comes with the territory.

I cant imagine another web connection would.

Lynette Rice contributed to this story.