"Game of Thrones" (GOT) fan may not be too pleased to learn that their favourite show will not return until mid-2016. According to a latest report, there is a delay in the premiere of Season 6 of HBO's epic fantasy drama. Meanwhile, spoilers swirling around teases the return of Kit Harrington's Jon Snow with a deadly revenge plan. Read on for details.
On Thursday, HBO announced its schedule for February 2016 premiere. According to the announcement, "Vinyl" will hit the screen on Feb. 14 with a 2-hour premiere segment. for 10-episode run. The following week will see the premiere of "Girls" and "Togetherness," leaving no room for "Game of Thrones" (GOT) premiere for at least next 10 weeks.
Considering HBO's schedule, several media outlets are speculating that "Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6 will not go on air until early or even mid-April. According to Entertainment Weekly, there is a scope for the show to return in late April or on April 17. However, the network is yet to announce the airdate.
Meanwhile, Screen Crush is speculating that the premiere of the show might be pushed to May 1, 2016 as the possibility of launching the new season on Easter Sunday remains low.
In addition, major spoilers related to the biggest Season 5 cliffhanger have surfaced. Fansite Watchers On The Wall has confirmed the occurrence of the much talked about the battle at Saintfield, also known as the battle of six armies or the battle of the bastards, in "Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6.
The sources revealed that Sophie Turner was spotted filming at the battlefield, suggesting the return of Jon Snow. Several media outlets such as Hollywood Life is speculated that Kit Harrington's character will be reuniting with his half-sister Sansa Stark for revenge from Ramsay Bolton. If the battle happens and Jon Snow resurrects, fans will see Ramsay take on the bastard son of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell.
Other spoilers suggest that White Walkers will not be a part of the battle that will result in the death of some known characters. What are your predictions about "Game of Thrones" (GOT) Season 6. Let us known in comment section below.