A critical look at the evidence for the GameofThrones theory suggesting that Bran Stark is the Night King
Will Bran Stark become the Night King in Game of Thrones Season 8? While a plausible extrapolation from a handful of scenes, the lack of proof—except for hoaxed evidence like a phony necklace connection—suggests this fan theory might be better debunked than explained.
With the mark of the Night King’s hand still burned on his wrist, Bran and Meera Reed narrowly escape from beneath the heart tree where the previous Three-eyed Raven lived, surviving only thanks to Hodor , whose entire life has lead to this moment.
Some also find evidence for the Bran Stark / Night King theory in the latest batch of Game of Thrones promos, like the “Crypts of Winterfell” teaser trailer. In the teaser, Sansa, Arya and Jon Snow walk through the crypts of Winterfell, until encountering statues of themselves. But where is Bran? An icy mist fills the room… Winter is Coming.
Bran Stark / Night King Theory DebunkedWhile we know to expect a holy sh*t moment, overall, there’s little actual evidence that the Bran Stark / Night King theory is likely. There’s the overlap between their abilities, with the Night King’s control over his army like a shadow version of Bran’s growing warg powers.
But the biggest reason to disbelieve the Bran Stark / Night King theory is that it simply doesn’t mesh well with Martin’s books, making it an unlikely candidate for one of the three major surprises told to the Game of Thrones creators from the beginning. Unlike on Game of Thrones, the Night’s King, as he’s called in the books, isn’t the leader of the White Walkers, at least, not yet.
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