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Game of Thrones

What did Melisandre see in her visions about the final battle?

In HBO's Game of Thrones, Melisandre foresaw only the broad outline: a great war against the dead would be fought in the North. Her prophecy to Arya about closing "blue eyes" later foreshadows Arya killing the Night King, and Melisandre knew she would die before dawn. She never d…

Game of Thrones

Was Jon Snow or Daenerys the true fulfillment of the Prince That Was Promised prophecy?

Neither Jon Snow nor Daenerys Targaryen is conclusively confirmed as the one true fulfillment. In the published novels, Daenerys has the strongest explicit textual endorsement, while Jon is a major but unconfirmed candidate. In HBO's completed Game of Thrones, the prophecy is nev…

Game of Thrones

Who was Azor Ahai supposed to be in Game of Thrones?

In HBO's Game of Thrones, Azor Ahai is never definitively identified. Melisandre initially believed it was Stannis Baratheon; the story later points most strongly to Jon Snow and, in different ways, Daenerys Targaryen. Arya Stark kills the Night King, but the show never names her…

Game of Thrones

Why did the Lord of Light bring Jon Snow back to life?

In HBO's Game of Thrones, the Lord of Light's reason is never explicitly revealed. Melisandre believes Jon was brought back "for a purpose," but she admits she does not know what it is. The show suggests Jon's return was important to the survival of the North and the war against…

Game of Thrones

Why did Thoros of Myr keep resurrecting Beric Dondarrion?

Thoros kept reviving Beric because he was his friend and the Last Kiss prayer of R'hllor kept working. He did not initially understand or choose a grand plan; he believed the resurrections were miracles. In HBO's Game of Thrones, Beric's eventual purpose is strongly implied to be…

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Why did Jaqen H'ghar help Arya after she disobeyed the Faceless Men?

He did not clearly help or forgive Arya after her disobedience. In the HBO series, Jaqen orders the Waif to kill her after she spares Lady Crane, then later allows Arya to leave after Arya kills the Waif. His smile implies acceptance—possibly that Arya proved something by choosin…

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Why did Cersei refuse to help fight the White Walkers?

In HBO's Game of Thrones, Cersei publicly promised help but secretly chose not to send her army north because she wanted the Army of the Dead to weaken or destroy Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen's forces. She planned to preserve her own troops, rely on the Golden Company, and fig…

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Why did Jaime return to Cersei after choosing to fight for the living?

In HBO’s Game of Thrones, Jaime keeps his promise to fight the dead at Winterfell, but he cannot break his lifelong, destructive attachment to Cersei. When King’s Landing is about to fall, he goes south primarily to find and save her—and their unborn child—not to help her win the…

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Was Jaime Lannister's redemption arc undone by his return to Cersei?

No—not completely. In HBO's Game of Thrones, Jaime's return to Cersei reveals that his moral growth was incomplete and that he could not fully escape his dependence on her. It does not erase his genuine choices to fight for the living, support Brienne, or try to save Cersei rathe…

House of the Dragon

How did daemon targaryen die ?

House of Dragon has not yet unveiled the fate of Daemon Targaryen. However, the book "Fire & Blood" provides some insight into his possible demise. While searching for Aemond and Vhagar, Daemon had Nettles, a 17-year-old dragonseed, accompany him to Maidenpool. Upon discovering f…

Game of Thrones

How did Jon Snow come back to life?

Fans of the TV series Game of Thrones were shocked and heartbroken when Jon Snow was stabbed to death by his sworn Brothers of the Night Watch, and most tragically, by his protégé, Ollie, mirroring the mythical assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus. However, fans rejoiced when…

Game of Thrones

Why did Jaqen H’ghar let Arya go?

Arya was fortunate enough to train with Jaqen H'ghar, a master of the enigmatic and skilled assassin order. Under his guidance, she became a formidable assassin and infiltrator, able to change her face at will. So, why did he release Arya before her training was complete? Jaqen a…

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Why Did Jon Snow Kill Daenerys?

Game of Thrones has never shied away from killing its main characters. But the death of Daenerys was still a massive shock to the fanbase. What compounds the emotional devastation is her death by the hands of her lover and most trusted friend, Jon Snow. So why did Jon Snow kill D…

Game of Thrones

What is Game of Thrones about?

Game of Thrones is an immensely popular dark and gritty fantasy series aired on HBO is based on George R. R. Martin’s, also immensely popular, fantasy book series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’. It is set in a sprawling map and follows a large number of characters as they face numerous…

Game of Thrones

Why did Arya stark go blind?

Near the end of Season 5, Arya is well underway in her training as a Faceless Man in the House of Black and White. Like most teenagers, Arya becomes impatient and overconfident in her new skills and overplays her hand. When undertaking one of her training assignments, which was t…

Game of Thrones

What happens to Arya Stark at the end of GOT?

Arya Stark, like Jon Snow and Sansa Stark, is one of them central characters of the show. We witness her journey from an innocent child to grief-stricken orphan hellbent on revenge. So how did her character transform and what skills did she learn to make her so deadly? The first…

Game of Thrones

When and how does Littlefinger die?

Lord Baelish, a.k.a Littlefinger, is a shrewd and extremely tenacious character who thrives in the cutthroat politics of Game of Thrones. He has plans on top of plans to ensure that he always comes out on top. However, his greed eventually catches up with him and, like many other…

Game of Thrones

How Are Jon Snow And Daenerys Related?

Jon Snow and Daenerys are both central characters in the Game of Thrones show, from the first episode to the last. The journey each of them took to eventually first meet each other was truly epic and only becomes more incredible as they become inseparably linked to each other. Le…

The Flash

How fast is The Flash?

The Flash's speed is much faster than the speed of light (186,282 miles per second). For example, he saved 532,000 people during a nuclear explosion in Korea by carrying them away from the blast in 0.00001 microseconds. He moves at such a high speed that everything around him bec…

The Flash

Who is the fastest Flash?

One of the widespread debate among the DC Comics fans is the debate of the fastest Flash. Though it is difficult to answer the question directly, Wally West is considered the fastest Flash among all of the four flash characters. We can know this by seeing the activities of them a…