Game Of Thrones Season 7: Predicting Who Lives And Who Dies

29. Sam Tarly & Gilly (& Baby Sam)

Game Of Thrones Sam Gilly
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Of all the remaining characters, Samwell Tarly is closest to breaking into that 'untouchables' group. While the show has made his storyline a bit of a bore in the last couple of years, in Season 7 his importance should be solidified as he learns of some key knowledge to help defeat the White Walkers. With the bulk of his storyline probably taking place at the Citadel, he needs time to disseminate that information and help fight the battle in Season 8. He's the character GRRM identifies with, and is a strong contender to survive the whole thing - someone has to tell the story, after all.

Gilly is slightly less safe, but she's a natural survivor, and one of the true good, innocent people left in this world (much like Sam himself). If any couple on the show deserve anything approaching a happy ending, it's these two (whether the show gives them one or not is another matter). She and Baby Sam will be spending most of the season at the Citadel with Sam, which means they should largely be fine too.

Prediction: Live

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