With only six episodes remaining in the final season of Game of Thrones, fans are buzzing with predictions about what will happen next. The season premieres on 14 April, and episodes range from 54 to 80 minutes long, with the finale airing on 19 May. As the show has now surpassed George RR Martin's books, the internet is flooded with theories about who will sit on the Iron Throne and who will survive.
One enduring theory suggests that Bran Stark, also known as the Three-Eyed Raven, is actually the villainous original White Walker. Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright has disputed this, but some fans believe Bran's time-travel meddling caused chaos, including driving King Aerys II Targaryen mad and possibly even building the Wall. Bran may play a central role in the finale, perhaps by warging into a dragon.
The prophecy of Azor Ahai, the legendary hero who defeated darkness with a sword called Lightbringer, is another hot topic. Many fans think Jon Snow is the reincarnation of Azor Ahai, as he was raised from the dead, is a Targaryen, and wields a Valyrian sword. If true, this could require a great sacrifice, possibly Daenerys Targaryen's death, to fulfill the prophecy.
Daenerys herself is the subject of many death theories, ranging from betrayal to sacrifice. Some predict she will die in childbirth or be killed by Jon Snow. Others believe Cersei Lannister will meet a grim end, possibly at the hands of her brother Jaime or Tyrion. The fate of the Night King and the White Walkers also remains uncertain, with some suggesting Bran could control them or that a final battle will take place at Winterfell.
As the final season unfolds, these theories will be put to the test. Whether any prove true or not, the anticipation among fans is at an all-time high for what promises to be a dramatic conclusion to the epic series.
