Game of Thrones season eight was just one big throwback to season one as it’s now been unveiled that Theon Greyjoy’s heroism, which eventually saved Bran Stark’s life (for all it was worth), was revealed to us way back in the show’s opening episodes.
In the fight against The Night King (played by Vladimir Furdik), Theon (Alfie Allen) was one of the warriors to die at the hands of the dead army when he ran towards their leader, knowing his life was over, to protect Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright).
The now ruler of the Six Kingdoms was always The Night King’s target, although we never really learned why in one of many storylines which amounted to nothing.
Eitherway, a fan on Reddit has done some digging, somewhat accidentally, and uncovered a line from Theon which sealed what was to come.
Ta5hak5 wrote: ‘I’m rewatching the first couple of seasons, since I watched them so long ago and knew so little about the series and the lore at the time.
‘In the second episode of season one, somebody tries to kill Bran, Catelyn finds Cersei’s hair in the tower, and tells the people she trusts most that she suspects the Lannisters.
‘Robb then gets mad and suggests they want war, and Theon says that if it comes to that, he will stand behind him. Maester Luwin scoffs and ask them if there’s going to be a battle in the Godswood.
‘Skip ahead seven seasons and Theon stands and fights for Bran… in the Godswood.’
Theon will forever be remembered as the saviour of Westeros, who changed the course of history and subsequently gave fans the disappointing ending to Game of Thrones which sparked an online petition to be remade and was slammed by past stars of the show, including Tywin Lannister actor Charles Dance.
Kit Harington had some pretty strong words for critics after he sobbed learning what would happen to Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) in the finale, titled The Iron Throne. In all honesty, the best thing to come from Game of Thrones’ last chapter is footage of Kit’s tears during the table read, which aired during a behind-the-scenes documentary, The Last Watch.
Game of Thrones seasons one to eight are available to stream on NOW TV.
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