Game Of Thrones Season 6: 25 Most Epic Moments
18. Benjen Returns
One of the longest-running mysteries of the show has been the whereabouts of Benjen Stark. Ned's brother and First Ranger of the Night's Watch went missing beyond the Wall in the first season and hadn't been seen since.
In bringing Benjen back, the show accomplished two substantial fan-pleasing moments. First, they answered a question fans have been asking for years. And second, they gave book fans a version of Coldhands, a popular character from the novels who many thought would never make an appearance.
His arrival is not only surprising, but also pretty badass. He shows up with an impressive arsenal including a fireball mace and a scythe-on-a-chain, and takes out the attacking Wights in quick order. It's also another Stark reunion, which is always a pleasure, and while it's unclear how much he'll lend to the larger story, it's nice to finally see him show up again.