4. The Return Of Rickon
It's been a long time since fans saw little Rickon, in the penultimate episode of the third season. The youngest Stark was sent to hide at Last Hearth, home of the loyal Umbers, along with Osha and his direwolf Shaggydog. Two seasons later, fans still have no idea what Rickon and Osha have been up to. Did they make it to Last Hearth? Are they still hiding? Well, considering some of the recent casting news, it looks like we may be getting some answers next year. The show is currently looking to cast a Lord of a distinguished Northern house described as massive, bearded, and violent. He will apparently play a pivotal role in a major storyline. This sounds very much like the Greatjon Umber, who was last seen all the way back in the first season. Unlike in the books, in which he was captured at the Twins during the Red Wedding, the Greatjon never went to the Twins with Robb in the show. It is very possible he is still alive, and if the Umbers are going to be making an appearance next year, it is highly likely that the show will reveal the whereabouts of Rickon. All of this vague information implies that next season will probably get into more of the Northern conspiracy plotline from the books, which was completely omitted from the fifth season. Who knows, maybe Rickon will have a part to play in the long awaited downfall of the Boltons. One can dream.