10 Huge Unexplained TV Mysteries (That Were Totally Solved)
8. What Happened To Greatjon Umber? - Game Of Thrones
The Mystery
With so many characters – especially bearded ones – it’s little wonder audiences occasionally forget a couple. This fate befell Greatjon Umber, a big bear of a man who backs Robb Stark’s claim to become King In The North.
He takes some convincing, and it’s only after Robb’s direwolf bites off two of his fingers that he sees the light. He’s a big player throughout Robb’s campaign, but he disappears after season two - thanks to the actor being unavailable - and subsequently went unmentioned for years. Some fans thought he might have been killed in The Red Wedding, but his fate was left vague.
The Answer
That’s until season six, where his son joins Ramsey Bolton’s side. He quickly explains his father died at some point, and that he captured Rickon Stark as a gift. It’s a rather blunt explanation, but at least it tied up the loose end.