4. Melisandre Resurrects Him
As it stands this is the most prevalent theory as to how Jon Snow will survive/return. The main basis for this is that Melisandre serves RHllor, and we know that another of his disciples - Thoros of Myr - has brought Beric Dondorrian back from the dead on numerous occasions. Thoros wouldnt fit into Jons storyline, so while he couldnt do it, its assumed that Mel wields the same resurrection power. If that is true, then itd certainly make her the most likely cause for Jon coming back. It is theorised that Shireen would be used for this purpose (she is still alive and at Castle Black with Mel in the books), but obviously that isn't going to be happening in the show now. Likewise they never established Mance Rayder as having a son, so that makes for less Kings Blood that could be used. That in itself assumes Kings Blood is necessary for resurrection, as Thoros himself simply seems to pray for it, and how it happens is beyond his understanding, and Melisandre is shown to be surprised by this ability. If Melisandre does need to use Kings Blood, or at least thinks she does, then the likeliest candidate at the moment may well be Theon Greyjoy, or perhaps his sister Yara/Asha. In the books, Melisandre looks in the flames for signs of Stannis future, but notes that she sees only Snow. That indicates he will be more tied to her story than weve seen so far, and earlier in season 5 we saw her taking quite the interest in the Lord Commander. Melisandre followed Stannis because she believed he is/will be Azor Ahai reborn, the legendary figure who will defeat the Others. Clearly now she - and the Lord of Light - has abandoned him. One of the other candidates to being Azor Ahai, and an explanation as to why the Red Priestess only sees him in her fires, is Jon Snow. If she does truly believe this, then that would surely lead her to at least attempting to resurrect him. In the books she never actually left The Wall, and the season finale had her conveniently arriving back there just before the stabbing took place. It could be a big indication of where its heading, or a (very) red herring.
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