Game of Thrones leaves many questions about the Night King open-ended, so it’s no surprise theories continue to crop up — and one stemming from House of the Dragon is probably the most divisive yet. That’s the idea that the Game of Thrones villain is actually a Targaryen. It’s a sentiment supported by a few questionable pieces of evidence, but it also bucks Game of Thrones‘s timeline quite a bit. With the series killing off the Night King before giving us many answers about his identity, background, or motivations, viewers continue to fill in the gaps. House of the Dragon adds fuel to that fire, as it’s the perfect opportunity to expand on the original show’s lore.

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