You’ve got to give it to Kit Harrington and HBO. They’ve really committed to the whole “Jon Snow is dead” thing on Game of Thrones. And yes, Jon Snow was killed in the fifth season finale by some treacherous men of the Night’s Watch. But does anyone seriously expect that death to stick? Especially since Harrington is still sporting his Jon Snow-length hair and he was spotted on the set of season six multiple times?
Via Entertainment Weekly, here’s HBO’s official description for the sixth season premiere of Game of Thrones: “Jon Snow is dead. Daenerys meets a strong man. Cersei sees her daughter again.”
Well…that told us almost nothing. Congratulations, HBO! The name of the episode is “The Red Woman,” which presumably refers to Melisandre. And while Melisandre has never resurrected the dead before, the most popular theory is that she will have some role in Jon Snow’s eventual return to life. The same can’t be said for Cersei’s daughter, Myrcella, who was poisoned in the season finale. As for Daenerys, she will likely meet the leader of the Dothraki horde that found her last season.
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HBO has also released the overall description of the new season of Game of Thrones:
“Following the shocking developments at the conclusion of season five, including Jon Snow’s bloody fate at the hands of Castle Black mutineers, Daenerys’ near-demise at the fighting pits of Meereen, and Cersei’s public humiliation in the streets of King’s Landing, survivors from all parts of Westeros and Essos regroup to press forward, inexorably, towards their uncertain individual fates. Familiar faces will forge new alliances to bolster their strategic chances at survival, while new characters will emerge to challenge the balance of power in the east, west, north and south.”
Game of Thrones will return on Sunday, April 24.
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Game of Thrones Season 6 Gallery
Game of Thrones Season 6 Gallery
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Sansa Stark In the Snow
Guess who survived the leap from Winterfell's castle walls? Sansa Stark lives to avenge herself and her family.
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Sansa and Theon
Sansa has every reason to hate Theon, but he did help her escape the Boltons. Will she forgive him and allow Theon to help her?
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Ramsay Bolton
The most hated man in the North and Sansa's husband, Ramsay Bolton.
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The Boltons
Roose Bolton and his bastard, Ramsay. They must be defeated at all costs if the North is to be freed.
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Melisandre at Castle Black
Contrary to fan rumors, Melisandre doesn't have the power to bring Jon Snow back from the dead. But perhaps her Lord of Light does...
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Davos Seaworth
As soon as Davos learns what happened to Princess Shireen, Melisandre had better watch her back.
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Brienne of Tarth
Brienne has reached the crossroads of her journey and avenged Renly by killing his brother, Stannis. But she still owes Sansa Stark a vow of protection.
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Sam and Gilly
Sam and Gilly had the very good fortune to get out of Castle Black before the men turned on Jon Snow. But their role in the story is far from done.
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Bran Stark and The Three-eyed Raven
Bran Stark is back this season, as the Three-eyed Raven tutors him in the use of his powers.
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Lord Balon Greyjoy
Lord Greyjoy remains a wildcard in the story and an enemy of both the North and the Lannisters.
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Yara Greyjoy
Theon's sister, Yara, is more of a man than he'll ever be...especially now. She could be a valued ally, or a fearsome foe.
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Jaime Lannister
Jaime Lannister traveled to Dorne to save his daughter, Myrcella. He failed, and now accompanies her body back to King's Landing.
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Tommen and Jaime mourn Myrcella
Before she died, Myrcella revealed that she knew Jaime was her father. Is Tommen aware of that fact as well?
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Jaime and Cersei
Somehow, we don't think that Cersei will ever forgive Jaime for failing to save their daughter.
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The High Sparrow
A deceptively simple man, the High Sparrow may also be the most dangerous man in King's Landing. Cersei's foolishness has given this holy crusader his own army and near impunity to do as he wishes.
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Margaery in captivity
Case in point, the High Sparrow still has Queen Margaery in captivity because she lied to protect her brother, Loras. But who will break first, Loras or Margaery?
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Arya Stark
Across the Narrow Sea in Braavos, Arya is now a blind beggar after crossing the Faceless Men.
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Daenerys
The Mother of Dragons has been removed from her seat of power by her own dragon, and she can not return to home...yet.
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Daenerys in captivity
As you can see, Daenerys is currently being held captive by a Dothraki khalasar.
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Daenerys Stormborn
But does anyone think that Daenerys will tolerate being a captive for long? She may not even need her dragons to conquer the khalasar.
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Missandei
Daenerys' trusted adviser, Missandei attempts to keep Meereen in the name of her leader.
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Tyrion, Missandei and Grey Worm
Missandei and Grey Worm don't really know or trust Tyrion, but he may be their only hope of restoring the peace in Meereen.
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Tyrion and Varys
Everyone's favorite odd couple is back in Meereen. Varys and Tyrion made quite the team in King's Landing, and now they can work their magic without Joffrey making things worse for them.
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Tyrion
Aside from Daenerys herself, Tyrion may be the best suited to rule the seven kingdoms of Westeros. But he may have to settle for being the new power behind the throne...provided that Daenerys finally gets around to reconquering her homeland.
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