Valar Morghulis: Who’s most likely to die in “Stormborn”?
By Corey Smith
21-33. Tywin-Lannister-sitting-on-the-toilet surprised
It was surprising, but the way he treated his family had to come back and bite him sooner or later. If these characters died in “Dragonstone,” we’d raise an eyebrow.
21. Tormund Giantsbane: 25%. Last week, Tormund agreed to head for Eastwatch by the Sea, which is where he and Jon Snow think the Night King might strike first. That brave and all, but could also spell death before long.
22. Davos Seaworth: 22%. Mini rant: Why the hell wasn’t Ser Davos given any dialogue last week? We’d listen to that guy read a dictionary. For now, Davos seems safe in Winterfell.
23. The Hound: 20%. The Hound gained a new skill last week: the ability to read the flames. Still, the closer the Hound and the rest of his merry gang get to the Wall, the higher their odds of dying.
24. Melisandre: 20%. Melisandre has survived for hundreds of years, but with the Great War on the horizon, anything could happen. We know she’s at Dragonstone, though, so she’s out of the fray for the moment.
25. Ed Sheeran: 20%. Mr. Sheeran is hanging with the Lannister army, which puts him at risk of death by dragon. Also, if Arya tires of his company even slightly, he’s a goner.
26. Podrick Payne: 20%. Pordrick took quite the beating after Brienne became annoyed with Tormund, so for Pod’s sake, we hope Tormund has left Winterfell.
27. Brienne of Tarth: 15%. Brienne is safely ensconced in Winterfell, and it’s hard for us to see anyone taking down Sansa’s bodyguard.
28. Viserion: 13%. The dragons aren’t invincible, and with Dany kicking off her campaign, the trio could be in danger. Still, we doubt any of them die this week.
29. Rhaeghal: 13%. The same goes for Rhaeghal. Honestly, we hope we never have to predict one of them dying.
30. Drogon: 10%. Drogon is both the most powerful dragon and the one who gets into the most scraps. But he’ll be safe for this week, at least.
31. Meera Reed: 10%. Meera and Bran made it to Castle Black, which is safer than where they were, but not by much. Get thee further south.
32. Yohn Royce: 10%. Unlike the rest of the group at Winterfell, Royce answers to Littlefinger. And who can predict that guy?
33. Nymeria: 10%. To be fair, we aren’t entirely sure that the wolf in the episode preview was Nymeria, but it certainly could be. If so, she’s probably safe, but hey, there are Lannister soldiers led by Ed Sheeran lurking about.