"Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6 episode 7 "The Broken Man" ended with a shocker and the biggest question fans want an answer for is: is Arya Stark dead or alive? Just when it was thought Maisie Williams' character's time in Braavos has come to an end and she will finally reunite with House Stark for the impending battle, things took an unexpected turn. Arya was stabbed several times and left to die. While her fate still remains uncertain, fans are hoping Arya will not die. Here is some evidence suggesting Arya will live and it might be just another fake-out death.
[Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for "Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6 episode 8. Do not read further if you don't wish to know more about it.]
In episode 6 "Blood of My Blood," Jaqen orders the Waif to kill Arya for disobeying him. In episode 7 "The Broken Man," Arya attempts to escape Braavos but fails. She is attacked by Waif, who stabs her multiple times. She has an open wound and she needs help soon.
"Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6 episode 8 is expected to reveal the fate of Arya. Meanwhile, Vanity Fair is speculating that this is not the last time fans have seen Arya. A footage from a trailer the next episode shows the Waif chasing Arya in the streets of Braavos. In the meantime, several fan theories suggest that Arya might kill the Waif before she heads for home.
Meanwhile, Ian McShane's character The Hound has returned. He was Arya's travelling companion and he did share a bond with Stark sisters. He was last seen in Season 4 when Arya left him to die of his wounds after a combat with Brienne of Tarth. He begged Arya for mercy but she showed none. Several media outlets and fans are speculating that the Hound may once again cross path with Arya.
Also, "Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6 episode 8 is titled "No One." Many media outlets, including Independent UK, suggests that it is a reference to none other than Arya Stark. The upcoming episode is expected to focus on the younger Stark and how she escapes Braavos to reunite with her siblings as they prepare for a war with House Bolton.
"Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6 episode 8 "No One" airs June 12, Sunday at 9:00 pm on HBO. Stay tuned for more spoilers and updates.