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If youve ever complained thatGame of Throneshas too many characters, next Sundays episode should do you right.
Or, thats what seems likely to happen in The Battle of Winterfell.
Even at this late date,Throneshas proven that it can still surprise us.
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Im not saying he wont die before the show ends, but probably not in this episode.
Daenerys Targaryen
Similarly, I cant envision an endgame that doesnt include Daenerys.
But again, not in the third episode of a six-episode season.
Tyrion Lannister
The sole optimist in Winterfell!
In episode two, Bran also pointed to the middle Lannister still having some role to play.
However, I will remind you that dying in battle to save Brienne is still technically a role.
Arya Stark
George R.R.
Weiss made no such assurance to the former Parris McBride.
I think shes probably fine.
Well, maybe notallthe other Starks.
But Ive been wrong before!
Have you heard that hes Robert Baratheons bastard?
I expect the ranks of the wise counselor figures to thin a bit in the upcoming battle.
Davos seems safer than most, but you gotta figure his strange luck could run out eventually.
Watch out, Gilly!
Characters react to Tormund Giantsbane.pic.twitter.com/inOGjamCGD
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Maester Wolkan
Winterfells maester seems like a classic uh-oh, this is getting serious!
Him surviving would be a very unique situation.
Yohn Royce
Becausesomeonehas to command the Vale troops.
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Oh, andthe first time we saw a White Walker, they were attacking the flanks.
The only question: Will he get one last Khaleesi before he croaks?
Consider Theons placement on this list my official review of this plan.
That Beric didnt die on that mission suggested the writers had something else in store for him dying here!
His cloak may be black, but his shirt?
Its red, baby.
In this case, Im guessing Pods song will be his swan song.
Grey Worm
Lets be real: Grey Worm ticks nearly every button on the this character will die checklist.
A minor character who will be charging on the battlefield against the White Walkers?
Known and beloved by fans, but no longer essential to the shows central plot?
Risking his life to protect a bunch of people who seemveryitchy tomove to the suburbs?
Yeah, him surviving this battle would be the most shockingGame of Thronesevent since the Red Wedding.
