Game Of Thrones Season 8 Premiere: 10 Biggest Questions After 'Winterfell'

7. Is Theon Going To Find Redemption At Winterfell?

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Theon Greyjoy has successfully saved his sister Yara, in what was a surprisingly easy rescue - the crew members being mute probably helps in that regard - but they're already going their separate ways again. While Yara is off to reclaim the Iron Islands, Theon is headed for Winterfell.

What is it he'll find there?

Theon has started to reconcile that he is both Stark and Greyjoy, and has surely earned all the forgiveness he can from Jon and Sansa. Does this mean his ultimate redemption lies with Bran? Bran, after all, is the one Stark alive who was actually there when Theon betrayed House Stark. He had to watch him behead Rodrik Cassel, and have two boys burned while he escaped north.

Bran said he was waiting for a friend, which was Jaime, but it might also be Theon - two characters who need to find redemption, and could well do it through Bran.

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