'Battle of the Bastards' is the ninth episode of the sixth season of 'Game of Thrones.' (Photo : Facebook/Game of Thrones Georgian Fans)
In the "Game of Thrones" Season 6 episode 1, fans witnessed the arrival of the King Robert Baratheon at Winterfell. Now, a new theory suggests that the very first episode foretold the plot of what was going to happen in the upcoming episodes.
According to the new theory currently trending on Reddit, Robert Baratheon touched only four Starks while greeting them upon his arrival to the Winterfell - Ned Stark, Robb Stark, Rickon Stark and Catelyn Stark. Surprisingly, all of the four Starks that he touched in the first episode are dead by the last episode of the sixth season.
While Ned Stark was killed by Joffrey Baratheon and his executioners, Robb Stark was slaughtered at the Red Wedding, along with Catelyn Stark. Rickon Stark, the last victim, was slayed by Ramsay Bolton during the penultimate episode "Battle of the Bastards."
In addition to touching - or probably, cursing - the four Starks, Robert Baratheron asked Arya Stark her name as he greeted her. This indicates that Arya Stark may end up with the Faceless Men to shed her real identity.
The latest Game of Thrones theory on Reddit is believable, since the show is no stranger at predicting events. Moreover, there have been previous instances of foreshadowing as well.
Meanwhile, Bran Stark latest vision in the finale "Winds of Winter" finally reveals that Jon Stark is not Ned Stark's bastard son, according to VOX. In fact, he is his nephew. That is, Jon Snow is the son of Ned Stark's late sister Lyanna Stark and Daenarys' older brother, Rhaehar Targaryen.
This goes in line with what is explained George R.R. Martin's novels and the famous R + L = J theory. However, nothing has been confirmed as yet. But if this is true, Jon Snow would officially become a legitimate claimant of the Iron Throne. This may even leave him with the Targaryen heritage, the dragons and the fire immunity in the future tasks that are yet to come.
On the flip side of the story, it will undermine Jon Snow's claim to the North. In addition, the entire Stark-centric view of the story will take a backseat.
Here is the "Game of Thrones" Season 6 episode 10 breakdown of the trailer:
