Ah, Game of Thrones, a series that kept us all on the edge of our seats for nearly a decade cheering for our favorite characters, only to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of many fans with its final season. Season 8 sparked some serious debate within the fandom, many of whom felt their beloved saga deserved a more satisfying conclusion.
But… what if we got another chance? What if there were a Game of Thrones season 9?
To be clear, HBO has no plans for something like this, unless you count that Jon Snow sequel show that may or may not happen. But it’s fun to imagine the possibilities. What paths could our favorite characters take in a hypothetical season 9? What new threats, alliances, or adventures might have unfolded in Westeros and beyond? Let’s start speculating:
Arya Stark: New Horizons
At the end of season 8, Arya Stark embarks on an exploratory voyage west of Westeros, driven by her curiosity of what lies beyond the known maps. As she and her crew journey through perilous seas, they eventually discover a new continent teeming with unknown creatures, untouched landscapes, and unfamiliar societies. Arya would grow as a leader and diplomat, navigating her way through cultural clashes and managing internal conflicts within her crew.
She and her crew could uncover historical remnants, suggesting prior contact between this continent and Westeros. Arya would struggle to figure out the details, and eventually decide to take the information she’s learned here back home, hoping to reopen the lines of communication.