Game Of Thrones Season 8: 20 Biggest Unanswered Questions & Mysteries

10. Are The Direwolves Actually Going To Appear?

Jon Snow Ghost
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Largely due to budget constraints (and dragons taking priority), the direwolves haven't been featured on the show anywhere near as much as they should have. While in the books the Stark children form extremely strong connections to the beasts, who play key roles in a number of instances, on TV they've rarely featured, especially in later seasons as the presence of dragons has increased.

It's been particularly notable with Ghost, who hasn't been by Jon's side in a number of major battles and events that he really ought to have been there for. But will that change in Season 8?

The per episode budget is bigger than ever, and with it being the final season, there needs to be some resolution. Ghost really needs to appear, and it'd be nice for Nymeria and her wolf back to show up and help out too. Admittedly, and sadly, they'd likely be brought back just to kill them off, but at least they can serve some use to the plot then.

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