Game Of Thrones Season 8: 10 Crucial Things That Must Happen

5. The Importance Of Bran Is Revealed

Game of Thrones Bran Stark
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Bran Stark is now the Three-Eyed Raven, but what does that really mean? We've seen bits of what he can do, with his powerful greenseeing abilities effectively turning him into a human Westerosi Wikipedia, able to see events from across time.

To that end, his biggest part yet came in Season 7, when he saw the truth about Jon's parentage - something he's likely to relay to Jon himself in Season 8. But did Bran go through all that struggle - hell, did we sit and watch him meander around beyond the Wall and sit in a tree for a bit - just to reveal a bit of Jerry Springer-esque family drama? Yes, it's crucial, but Bran should have more to do.

Bran is one of, if not the most powerful warg and greenseers in history, and as such should have a major part to play in the war to come. That should involve his connection to the Night King alongside his more magical abilities, not just the fact he knows who Jon's parents are.

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