Game of Thrones | Jon Snow is the cause of The White Walkers Return!

Game of Thrones Season 7 is shaping up to be a wild ride and Winds of Winter the 6th book in the ASOIAF series can't come soon enough I have brought you some Juice to get you thru the long night!!! The White Walkers are a force to be reckoned with! We see them attacking people and we saw hardhome, and the begining of season 1 and the attack at the fist of the first men! They all have something in common. Jon Snow. Jon Snow is the reason that the white walkers are killing people! They are hunting for a Stark, Jon Snow! The Night King may have weirwood visions and he knows exactly who he is looking for!
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[@ZENOBlAmusic]

I agree that they have been looking for Jon. I think the event that "woke" the White Walkers was Jon's birth. I dont think they want to kill him in a battle. I think the Nights King is a greenseeing Stark, they want Jon's blood because it is both ice and fire, they need that for some reason. If I had to guess it would have something to do with making them more human once again. The Starks and the Targaryens had a pact of ice and fire, which were never fulfilled, but Rhaegar and Lyanna finally fulfilled the pact.

[@ginar3459]

Omg.. I never even considered that they would want to use him to become human again. Wild theory!

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

It is a wild theory. But it is difficult to think what the White Walkers could actually want suddenly, after 8000 years. They were once human, they were turned against their will. So my guess is that they would want to be more human again. Perhaps another theory is that they want to be able to reproduce on their own, without using human babies. But that also goes back to them wanting to be more human again. They have been dormant for thousands of years, we have gone through big events such as the disappearance of dragons. The doom of Valyria ext. Empires have fallen and risen, yet the White Walkers have stayed within the Land of Always Winter. The White Walkers were also active before Daenerys birthed her dragons, so that wasn't the big event for them. We know that Mance Rayder has dealt with the White Walkers before the start of the story. So I think it goes back to Jon's birth. It is the specific mixture of Stark blood along with the blood of Valyrian dragon riders that is important. That might answer the question about who they are looking for, and why they are suddenly active. Then if you have to connect it to what do they actually want, and what would they want with Jon specifically? They were once humans who have been been turned into icey killing machines for the Children of the Forest. They escaped the control of the Children of the Forest somehow. My guess is if you were turned into something against your will, you would want to take back what you have lost.

[@ginar3459]

I can definitely see that as their goal! The reproductive aspect makes sense also! I always thought that it was going to be more complicated than just a chosen one who wins a battle. I do think Jon is going to broker some agreement. Maybe those symbols hold the clue as to how to get them more human?

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

I ve never thought about combining the symbols with the whole theory. You might be right, the symbols shows more intelligence or something. I am not sure if Jon would broker an agreement or if something else might happen. They might want Jon for his blood as a sacrifice. It would be somewhat ironic if Jon actually had to stay away from the White Walkers.

[@ginar3459]

Maybe a sacrifice. Or he will have to sacrifice someone else like the original Azor Ahai. The legend of Azor Ahai is so old it is hard to know how a man with a flaming sword could possibly beat an entire army, so I always assumed it was metaphorical or we were missing a HUGE piece of information. Maybe he brokered a deal and humans eventually unknowingly turned on the deal? We know that the person closest to being able to communicate with them is Bran so he may play a huge role in everything. I am excited we will all know the ending soon!

[@deepfools5878]

"There must always be a Stark at Winterfell" .. wonder why they kept saying that on the show.

[@careydanna4924]

There's a Important video on that Quote!! Answers a lot of Questions

[@EZM7]

Yeah the show runners completely DIPPED on that. Even I forgot about it

[@umar11ism]

maybe the Starks are meant to be making blood sacrifices to the white walkers and since they probably haven't in 300 years, the white walkers are here to collect their due

[@TheZombielayer]

Probably over 300 years, i'd go with over 1000

[@mkram2154]

Umar Awan Does it mean the white walkers are Lannisters?

[@struggleminded6259]

Umar Awan I definitely agree with the idea that the birth of a mixed blood child Targaryean and Stark summoned the NightKing.

[@alex-sv8ru]

Struggle Minded Nope, a Targaryen and Stark married during the dance of dragons civil war, yet no white walkers came then.

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

Well, it’s tradition to clean your sword under the weir wood trees so they have been offering blood, just unknowingly.

[@Dr_Zenbu]

9:56 the look of "i wasn't paid enough"

[@orsolyapamer3481]

I think, Jon is the perfect creation of the same magic, how the Children created the Walkers in the first place. What did the Children wanted in the first place with that creation? An ultimate King, who might be able to make peace between Men and the Children? Or an ultimate Warrior for Life? (the Children's magic is magic of life, so they might have considered themselves the Force of Life). Let's see, how they created the Walker: from a First men, dragonglass shard (dragonfire closed into rock), punched into his heart = First men blood combined with fire magic. Which is pretty much Jon's genom. Anyway, the Children has screwed the magic, because of two things, I think: 1. The creation went with intrusion, with aggression, with killing the First Man. Killing causes bloodlust and more killing. (Walkers, NK does not fight for life, but to kill everybody) 2. No balance between Ice and Fire part. There is dragonfire, magical fire closed into the dragonglass, but I think, it is less powerful, than a blood of a pure-blooded Targaryen (Rhaegar and Danaerys). The balance was pulled to the Ice side. Conclusion: WW, NK the power of eternal Winter, Ice. But Jon: 1. was conceived in love, and probably duty too (I think, Rhaegar and Lyanna met Bran on the Isle of Faces, where Rhaegar searched for the Knight of the Laughing tree and Bran told them about their roles in the prophecy: giving life to Jon) 2. Balance between the Ice and Fire part. Rhaegar was a pure-blooded Targaryen, his fire magic could be the same strong as the Ice part, the First man part in Lyanna. Which results, that Jon is really the thing, what the Children wanted to create in the first place 10 thousand years ago, to protect themselves, life, or establish peace with Men.

[@haymaker710]

They want Jon and Bran. The two of them together can beat the White Walkers.

[@GrayArea]

Bran is lightbringer.... information bringer shedding light

[@haymaker710]

I think Bran is going to defeat the Night King not Jon.

[@maurojavieraguirresanroman7221]

Lol Jon is a useless sob, because of him the white walkers cross the wall, the Night king could have killed Jon already, but he didn't because he knows the dumb ass will give them the ultimate win.

[@INTELECT1984]

Jonathan Haymaker the sons of the first man blood runs through them they are the key

[@marvelousmom114]

Mauro Javier Aguirre Sanroman Actually, it was Tyrion's idea to capture a wyte. You need to rewatch that episode. They'd already decided to go, but Jon said he'd go too, because he'd dealt with them before and wildlings wouldn't follow Jorah. Tyrion's plan, executed by others. Blaming Jon makes no sense. Also, before you say it, the writers said Jon didn't get on drogon so he could show off, they wanted to show him "throwing himself on the grenade" to save others. He held off Wytes so the others could escape. Those are the facts.

[@triciatrotman2338]

....just discovered this channel and I'm soooooo glad I did. I'm loving these videos! Thanks so much, keep up the great work!

[@MaggieValera]

Now you've got me thinking! This was beautifully put together Gray Area, thank you! ~Lady Tenibor

[@alexswan7972]

Absolutely agree with this theory, but with a few small differences: 1. I think the massacre at Hardhome was primarily the White Walkers preparing for the coming battles by adding meat to their undead army. I'm not so sure that the exact timing of the battle was coincidence, but I think they would've killed all those people regardless of whether Jon showed up. 2. The look on that White Walker's face to me was more than just surprised. In that moment, it looked completely shocked and somewhat afraid. Then it switched to rage and came at Jon full tilt, overswinging and leaving an opening for Jon to strike it with a fatal blow. 3. Even more interesting is how the Night King responds; he seems to ever so subtly change his facial expression from curiosity to anger, and when he raises his hands as a gesture to Jon, that anger turns into overconfidence (it almost appears to be smiling). As you said, the Night King is sizing Jon up, and giving him a sign of the vast strength of his opponent. 4. But that's the thing, it doesn't seem like the Night King is as interested in killing Jon. He's looking for a challenge. He seems more to me like he's looking for a sparring partner, a chance to finally be broken free from his curse. He was once a man, and was forced into his disposition by the Children, and Azor Ahai is his liberator.

[@hitzncritzmobilegaming9988]

Alex Swan I like what you said.

[@kevinshannon955]

Alex Swan Your #4 point is interesting. I've heard theories that NK is an ancient Stark, maybe Bran of the Bloody Blade. This woud make sense in that regard.

[@lesliemisaacs]

Alex Swan I agree with all of that, and then seeing that the NK doesn't go after Jon in season 7, instead he kills Valerion, pretty much confirms it. The NK isn't after Jon to kill him. Maybe Jon will be the NK's champion. Maybe the NK is after a Targaryen for some reason.

[@sana_IITD]

Alex Swan then why is it described that they killed waymer while laughing and smiling at him.

[@brownharrison9028]

I agree . The night king always has this bored expression on his face when his wights attack every time like he knows how the battle ends or he has seen different variations of defense , he is not suprised by anything anymore and his expression changed to curiosity when he saw Jon. With the fight with the whitewalker at Hardhome, it looked to me like the white walker was testing Jon to see his capabilities while the night king watched from above. He could have killed him several times . It's almost like he wanted Jon to see him resurrect the dead or more.

[@iamred1092]

I absolutely love how you can use text to prove a theory to an almost certainty. I love your channel and love your point of view on the world of ice and fire! I agree that the NK recognized Jon at Hardhome and your take on how craster also recognized a stark trait in jon and how he seemed to be "on the look out" for him for the WW and the NK. I have always thought this and you laying it out with textual back up is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@GrayArea]

Thank you sugar!

[@nikolifefelov4401]

I actually believe the bill of sale is not for u too take

[@SeaMistLights]

Well thought out, concise, respectful and you speak CLEARLY!! So prefer your excellent videos over other channels who aren't very respectful. Keep it up!!! 👍🏻😁

[@phaines9]

awesome video, it's been awhile since I've heard a theory that I haven't heard before. I like it, makes sense :) also loving The Golden Company videos

[@nickpesh]

This. Makes. SO MUCH SENSE!

[@toonmili03]

I agree. It's not by chance that they are back for the first time when a Targaryen and a Stark have an offspring for the first time. I think they are reacting to Jon. After all this time Jon is the first of his kind, if this wasn't important we would have heard of Starks marrying lesser Targaryens over the centuries but this has never happened. The series is names after this event. The most important thing is this ice and fire coming together and therefore Jon is the most important character.

[@norahalmajed7515]

toonmili03 think about it Sam is definitely the one to write a book about it and he even hints about the name should be poetic in the last ep, who is Sam's favorite person in the story? Jon

[@monicasanders7143]

I get where you are with this but I can't help but wonder how much more powerful of a bloodline, if Jon & Dany procreated???

[@tripleclickswilliamazanuwa4596]

It can also be because of Bran. A stark as 3 eyed Raven

[@wendellweaver64]

One of the most detailed breakdowns of a theory involving Game of Thrones I've heard. Definitely subscribing.

[@My4SonsrAwesome]

Newbie here. I just watched a video with both Grey Area and Talking Thrones. and Talking Thrones recommended to his subscribers to subscribe to your channel as well. After only watching one of your videos, well lets just say I'm totally a fan now. Your synopsis of why the undead ice demons are on the move is something I have never thought of, but it makes total sense to me now, especially that you have explained everything. Great job and Thank you so much for taking all the time to research all the shows and re read the books. That eats up much needed time. Kudos Grey Area. Well dun!!! Just 12 day for 07e1. uuhhgg

[@kellylausman259]

I love the was you presented this! Remember, Jon Snow is the first time that Targaryen and Stark blood has combined. There was some sort of agreement that was never fulfilled between Starks/Targaryens about sending a Targaryen princess to marry a Stark. I can't remember offhand if this was a stipulation with the King who Knelt, maybe? Can't remember where exactly I saw it, but the obligation was never fulfilled. Must be something to do with 2 very powerful bloodlines combining.

[@GrayArea]

Very true and very interesting!!!!!!!!!

[@KingKing-cz6xh]

Kelly Lausman tohren stark surrendered unconditionally if he had made demands aegon would have burned him and given the north to another house

[@kellylausman259]

King King - I can't remember in what context this agreement was made. Like I said, I didn't know if it had to do with Torhen or what. I wish I could remember where I saw this at. But there has never been a recorded instance where Targ/Stark blood had combined. If I can find it, I'll post it.

[@KingKing-cz6xh]

Kelly Lausman i know im just sayin

[@kellylausman259]

King King - oh, absolutely and thanks for the correction. Still seeing if I can find that. 😊

[@balaan4277]

I think that the night queen might be below winterfall. maybe she was promised to be protected by the stark line. I think there was a deal, kind of like then had to stay with the starks as a guarantee that there would be peace between the houses.

[@lucasreeserlarkin8996]

I agree. The King has come to take his Queen. And in that meant at Hardhome he saw the Stark he would have to get through to claim her kill his general. And knows now..his Adversary has presented himself. The crypts have been locked and guarded by Blood magic, hence "there must always be a stark in winterfell" when bran and Rickon left...he felt a Pulse of her energy, calling to him. Jon with help will be Azor Ahai. I don't know if the PTWP and Azor Ahai will be the same in the show...or books. Great Video, needed muh Juiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[@darlae88]

Lucas Larkin whoaaa. Mind. Blown. That was a good one!

[@scudrunner79]

This is similar to what I believe. And that Queen he wants is Lyanna Stark.

[@fitbullaussie9002]

Hence why there must always be a Stark in Winterfell. Yes I've read about and though on this theory before, it hasn't been explored in the tv show but the story is told by Ygritte to Jon, and there was the story Old Nan told Bran, about the Night's King being a Stark...that had even slept in his room once. But your point about the Night's Queen gets missed in the tv version...of all the things we learn about the Night's King, he fell in love with the Night's Queen, but we hear nothing of her demise...but it would be poetic for the Night's King to be searching for her. If the Night's King was originally a Stark, what was she?...A Targ? (or other way around). It must fit with the song of ice and fire somehow. The Others aren't depicted on screen as they are in the books.

[@burntorangehorn]

Matthew Killffoil My working hypothesis is that *if* there's any literal truth to the ancient mythologies, the Maiden-Made-of-Light who turned her back on the world in Essos (in Great Empire of the Dawn's mythology) crossed to Westeros (via ice bridge, perhaps) and was the woman whom the Night's King pursued. If true, perhaps she was killed in the backlash of Starks and King Beyond the Wall, and buried in the crypts, but the Night's King wanted her back. He "gave her his soul" and made a deal with the CotF to become immortal and be able to raise the dead, and wishes to do so with his beloved. He fights to get her back and raise her from the crypt. Totally confirmed, obviously. ;)

[@pattikingsbury3276]

love this video!! I totally agree. One of my all time favorite scenes in GOT is the night king giving Jon the battle stare while raising his arms and his army.

[@amitrivedi5685]

I stumbled upon one video of yours and am now hours in. Amazing videos and great analysis. Gives me chills

[@tjbaileymusic]

I just realised we've only seen Yuron beat up a bunch of girls

[@mikedamian8343]

Tj Bailey m

[@s4ge941]

that can be said about lots of events in the series. the theory which I believe says that the reason why white walkers showed up again, dragon eggs could hatch and a targerian could 'resist' the fire is because the magic decided to return to the world which was long gone. The reason why dragons could hatch is the return of magic and ultimately white walkers just to keep balance between ice and fire....

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

The White Walkers were active quite a time before those eggs hatched, Mance Rayder talks about it to Jon.

[@s4ge941]

**Zenobia** around that period I mean. they were dormant for like ages but around that time period when the events of the show started they beccame active. we just got to know that magic exists when we saw dragons,but we don't know since when the magic has returned

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

I dont think magic had ever disappeared, but it has become easier to perform. Melisandre must have been using her glamours for a long time. The Three Eyed Raven, or rather Brynden Rivers have been using his powers long before he ever reached the Wall. The Children of the Forest have always been active. When we meet Craster he gives his 99th son to the White Walkers, that must have been going on for a while. Mance Rayder have been dealing with the White Walkers for a while, from his perspective the White Walkers were after them because they had disturbed some graves. Mirri Maz Duur received some training, possibly about blood magic from Marwyn the Mage. There are a lot of hints that magic was never gone, and that the White Walkers have been active for a while.

[@s4ge941]

**Zenobia** then what explanation do you have for tragedy of summerhall? why the targerians there were burnt means died due to fire and Dany survived 2 burnings?, also why didn't dragons could be hatched from the petrified eggs before? why wasn't there winter for a loooong time? I'm not saying ALL magic disappeared and reappeared but the most powerful magic, which is beyond anyone's control may it be Mel, greenseer, Merwyn quaithe R'hllor..... even the children...

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Dany birthed her dragons by using blood magic, one death for each egg, the deaths of Drogo and Rhaego also had some real meaning for her. Dany had to lose something in order to gain something. Like the story of Azor Ahai who had to sacrifice his wife Nisa Nisa, in order to forge lightbringer. We dont know what they did at Summerhall, there are some rumours that sand and wildfire were used. We also know that the Maesters have always been against magic, the Maesters might have had a hand in the tragedy of Summerhall. Dany is not fire resistant in the books, it was a one time magical event, according to GRRM. She only walked out of the flames, when her dragons was born. Dany was burned by Drogon in the fighting pits. Dany does have some resistance against heat. But that is also not entirely unique, in the first book we see that Ned has some resilience against the cold. Summer has lasted for about 9 years, there have been a few winters before. Most of the characters within the story have experienced winter before.

[@asuka813]

So true the walkers always show up when he's north of the wall, with increasing intensity. I didn't notice that before!

[@stephpavone]

Best connecting of dots I have seen on this topic! Great video!

[@jacquelinehemmings4515]

Great vid, but a thought has occurred. If Jon, as the Prince That Was Promised, is meant to fulfill some pact, why try to kill him? If he's the one who will bring about their destruction, why not stay hidden until he simply dies? Even if Jon gets to live as long as Maester Aemon, he will die eventually.

[@GrayArea]

If the Children or Bran tell him what he needs to do... he will do it .... the ink is dry.

[@jacquelinehemmings4515]

Thanks, but that doesn't really answer my question about the actions of the WWs. Perhaps things will come clear with time.

[@GrayArea]

Your question was why don't they stay hidden...correct? The NK is most likely a GreenSeer or has Greendreams that is why he can interact with Bran in dreams like Jojen did. So he has probably already seen what's going to happen, so he is trying to stop it before it happens.

[@rezbarbie24]

GrayArea- Exactly like Cersei... by trying to stop her prophecy she's actually fulfilling it...

[@jacquelinehemmings4515]

Or it could be that there is something Jon will do, possibly supported by Bran and Dany with their ice and fire magic that can destroy the Others no matter where they are. And that is why the Others are reacting this way?

[@asdasd01]

In the books Jon is not at Hardhome or near it when the white walkers attack. He just receives a message, while being lord commander, so i guess your theory is not fully supported.

[@shilohsmama]

This is amazing, Gray! GREAT JOB on this, explanation is on point!

[@GrayArea]

Thank you

[@Keef613]

Love this! Your voice over the audio track was perfect. Additionally, you raised some interesting points here. I tend to agree with you.

[@FelichiaTM]

I think you are right! He is either their savior or demise

[@warriormermaid6268]

Love this theory, the only thing is that they were already there, they didn't actually return because they weren't gone in the first place hence Craster's sacrifices to them. but they were waiting and searching for Jon definitely. another great upload GrayArea, thank you :) keep up the good work :)

[@GrayArea]

Thank you Marina!

[@2angies19]

Gray, you did it again! of ask the videos I've seen, this one breaks it down to the point I'm on board.

[@khalidhasan5938]

I love the "SHAME" chime at the end of your theory! LOL!

[@realeyesrealisereallies8607]

I Loved that scene at hardhome, the look the Night King gives Jon when he defeats the white walker is one of amusement IMO. There's another crazy theory out there that is real interesting to me. We witnessed from the show how the COTF basicly transformed this poor human being into an abomination, forced to live out his eternity in the land of always winter, immortality can be a curse as well, this man surely had a life, a family, maybe even a wife and children of his own, imagine being transformed into this Ice demon against your will. I believe The Night King wants to finally end it all. I think he sees Jon as the only one who can maybe defeat him, or even crazier, that bitter sweet ending GRRM mentioned, might be that the only way for the white walkers to retreat and leave mankind alone is if Jon becomes the new Night King, after all we know Jon is selfless, and would sacrifice himself if it means being able to save humanity.

[@Eshkanama]

Very interesting. Waymar was supposed to be a pretty badass warrior too, at least the books did him more justice than the show.

[@GrayArea]

Yeah the books did make that scene a lot different

[@sophiawilson8696]

very!

[@laurawhitelaw6062]

Can't stop watching all these theory videos so interesting and keeping my GOT withdrawals at bay 😂 love this !! 😋✌🏼

[@Jayll1984]

First video i see of you. totally love your voice =) couldn't resist.. gonna watch the vid now >.>

[@theswordguy5269]

I"m not sure that I completely agree, but it could be the case. Look at it like this.... What made the White Walkers start their attacks? Something that occurred within the last 20-30 years, depending upon whether you're using the book timeline or the show's timeline. So, take your pick: - Robert's Rebellion. - Lyanna and Rhaegar, the "marriage" of ice and fire. - Jon, the result of ice and fire. - Any other events? It's pretty clear that Jon is the central figure of the story, so your theory could be accurate. The question would be, why? Was there an ancient pact that was violated? The Targaryans weren't in Westeros when the Long Winter occurred, so how would a union between Lyanna and Rhaegar upset the White Walkers? Man, I wish GRRM would bleeping WRITE HIS BOOKS before we all die from waiting!!! I like your channel. Please keep up the great work.

[@stephanievoith1596]

Very interesting and possible. If you look at the swirl symbol of bodies or horses the Whites leave behind it resembles the Targaryean swirl cidel. I think it has something to do with the Targaryean line. And Jon Snow is part Targaryean.

[@GrayArea]

Very possible

[@thelyricman2801]

Stephanie Voith no the swirl was the symbol around the area the children of the forest had when they mad the first white walker

[@asuka813]

Stephanie Voith The Golden spiral?

[@anishabhandary4165]

The spiral symbol kinda relates to one we see in battle of bastards with Jon

[@asuka813]

Anisha Bhandary It's the Golden Spiral

[@guizesilva]

Pretty cool the way you describe all this. Even though the theory is nice, the way you describe with the clips and commentaries is awesome. Keep up the great work!

[@eugenesheely5288]

I had never heard the theory that they were looking for Jon. Great analysis!

[@KhukuriGod]

Something about this whole "Chosen One", "Prince that was Promised", "Azor Ahai" thing makes me uncomfortable. ASOIAF has proven itself to be far more sophisticated than your run-of-the-mill fictional stories. I find it hard to believe that this Azor Ahai thingy could be that simple. Jon is definitely special, and seems more special than even Danny and others. But there has to be a catch to all of this; a twist on the prophesy worthy of the sophistication of ASOIAF.

[@burntorangehorn]

KhukuriGod I tend to agree, and it seems that the question isn't whether GRRM will take the books' plot to a trope-/cliché-killing diversion, but rather what that diversion might be. Plus, the Azor Ahai myth isn't necessarily related either the Last Hero vs Others/white walkers myth, or (despite Melidandre's frequent conflation of the two) the Prince That Was Promised myth. Anywhere from zero to all out of the LH, AA, and PTWP prophecies could be entirely unrelated to each other, and the only one of the three definitively linked to the Others in either prophecy or myth is the Last Hero.

[@KhukuriGod]

Bradley S. Indeed, you're quite right when you say that these prophecies aren't necessarily connected. Isn't the Azor Ahai prophecy the product of far-eastern Essos, like Yi Ti or something? It's difficult to believe that the First Men of Westeros and the people of the Great Empire of Dawn were talking about the same person, given the fact that they are continents apart. Even if Eastern Essos and the Land of Always Winter are connected, the distance between them is still immense. Perhaps the Azor Ahai and other myths have something to do with special CIRCUMSTANCES that must be fulfilled in order to defeat the Others? Or perhaps, somehow, the magic of the Others is somehow responsible for the origin of the prophecy? You know, maybe it's a sort of pre-emptive strike of *propaganda* made by the Others immediately after The Long Night, in order to deceive and manipulate future humans to rely on only ONE person at the cost of entire nations or something to that effect. That might hinder the humans' war effort and even crush their will should the "Chosen One" be killed in battle.

[@durpALEX]

KhukuriGod there will definitely be a twist in the 'books' but if it's the show we're talking about, I'm pretty sure it's going to be an obvious outcome. Spoiler. Just like how everyone predicted that the Knights of the vale was going to save Jons army during the Bolton fight. The show is too predictable :/

[@norahalmajed7515]

KhukuriGod how about this theory that Bran is the one who created this prophecy that he went back in time and told people about a prince that will save them all from the long night

[@gin9410]

I read this in another video but here it is Rhaegar is Azor Ahai and the 3 swords Azor Ahai made (2 broke) represent Rhaegar's children, we know the 3rd sword Azor Ahai made became lightbringer, what if Rhaegar's 3rd child is Lightbringer? Azor Ahai killed his wife (it was his wife right?) to make Azor Ahai Lyanna died giving birth to Jon (lightbringer?)

[@kkak4796]

grey why doesn't anyone ever mention the fact that as Robert was dying and he had his pen and paper that they ficsated on need righting when the rightful air comes of age do you think that had anything to do with John because he didn't right stannis

[@markdaniel5784]

Jon wouldn't have the right to inherit from Robert, he is not in the line is succession of the Baratheon family. Jon's right to the thrones competes with Roberts. I think Ned wrote that in a way so as not to draw attention to it during Robert's dying hours/days- or else why not just spill the whole beans to Robert then and there? Ned wanted it low key, which turned out to be a bad idea.

[@petis1976]

Jon is a Targaryen not a Baratheon. Lyanna was with Rhaegar for more than a year, Jon was born just as Ned won the battle at the Tower of Hope.

[@lisacorwin3919]

Bam! You are right on!!!! Thank you for all of your research! You are the best, Gray!

[@noonesnow8427]

awesome! always thought that night king is a green seer and knows who prince that was promised is! awesome video!👍👊👏

[@mihir702]

It's a really interesting theory and I love your videos. But if the white walkers fear Jon so much because he's the Prince who was promised wouldn't they just stay hidden until he died then come out to conquer westeros?

[@southwestchannel6715]

wouldnt have a story then. But point made

[@linciams8756]

Better than the order of the green hand

[@seraphimdunn]

Linc Iams Gray is good, but Green is the best.

[@lorimorgan3051]

I think you’re spot on! I’ve been saying the same thing. As always, great video, Gray. 🐺

[@hubblito]

great video... I just happen to come across it, but it's great to hear someone talk about ASOIAF that sounds like me!

[@ElMadmarktigan]

Well... I think that the CAUSE of the whitewalkers attack is fuking SAMWELL TARLY, when he broke the pact between humans and walkers by taking the offering (baby), and killing the first whitewalker in centuries...

[@duncanforrest5371]

ElMadmarktigan the baby is the Prince that was promised

[@MagisterVeritas]

Maybe the Night King is growing old and weak and they are looking for his replacement, which would be Jon.

[@MrsBarker97]

Wow. Excellent video & explanation. I'm thoroughly impressed!! 👏👏👍🏻

[@quetzalkoalatl]

ohhh, after I watched your video, it made me remember at the end of season 2 when Sam is in the North and the 'other' looks at him and just passes by, it adds a lot on what you expose here, Quite interesting to watch your videos and listening to them as wel, nice voice :)

[@jamesblackwell2067]

gives some meaning to the phrase: "you know nothing, jon snow" - jon has taken it upon himself to wipe out the walkers because he thinks they want to destroy westeros, he has no idea that they only want him, and because they know that hes going to kill them all. they just wanna chill in the snow - jon is the bad guy

[@jamesblackwell2067]

so, the bittersweet ending that they keep talking about might be that jon is the bad guy, also, the white walkers kill him and win and get to go home safely up north? think im going down the rabbit hole here :p

[@Alar.Lillevali]

What if nightking is "prince" who was promiced instead?

[@mariehill441]

Excellent job Gray, really well done, BRAVO, I totally enjoyed your thoughts on one of my fave characters....Enjoy your week :)

[@GrayArea]

Thanks Marie! Much love!

[@stormieschumacher7781]

I still keep thinking of the swords missing from the Winterfell's crypts after Bran and Ricken left. The fear John has of going down to the crypts. John says , "I am not a Stark."

[@cyberneticthezero]

subscribed.

[@JaneDoe-fl7jj]

Great analysis! Your videos bring new perspectives and depth. I watch almost everything on GOT and you, Preston Jacobs, Secrets of the Citadel and The Order of the Greenhand are the best in terms of connecting textual evidence to the theories you present. Love you videos, keep it up!

[@GrayArea]

An honor to be mentioned with those channels. They are all great at what they do.

[@cruisinsusan8084]

My rating system: 1. Gray Area 2. Emergency Awesome 3. GoT Academy 4 Smoke Screen 5. Game of Theories 6. Because Geek 7 Secrets of the Citadel Could it be I have an obsession(teehee)? All of you are wicked smart. On another subject, I want to host a GOT themed party for July 17. Looking for suggestions from everyone for what to prepare. I'm thinking wine in fancy goblets and heavy pupus.

[@scudrunner79]

You guys also need to watch Alt Shift X

[@ChristyCallahan]

Susan Schneider The Last Harpy?

[@billeddingfield4966]

You're doing great analysis Grayarea! Keep up the good work😊

[@calaisdv8]

I've been thinking the exact same thing since the last epic battle and the night king stared down at John like I've found you and now the real battle can begin.

[@MrsShantastic]

Just found this video and loved it. Subscribed!

[@LordAlisdare]

Knowing what we know about the "FireWalkers" now , I think Dany is the cause of their return .they know she has the "Fire" to raise a full army of Firewights to combat them and see it as a threat , remember they didn' attack same , much like the predator they only attack threats or those they percieve as threats ( imo that's what them not just killing Sam implies) ) so Dany coming into her own aka the Dragons causes them to go into deense mode and ome down to protect their interests

[@Witcher1989]

Night king (Rheagar) searching for his son.

[@GrayArea]

Now that would be a mind f!

[@abbystark3898]

But we clearly saw who the COF converted into NK and it was not Rheagar.

[@Witcher1989]

ok more mind f ( Jon's blood is a cure for them) ,😀

[@burntorangehorn]

Abhijeet Pandey But we *don't* know that that was the creation of the NK, nor when it was or whether that was the first creation of an Other. Yes, the same actor who played the man tied to the tree has replaced the original NK actor, but that's not necessarily meaningful, because he's a stuntman who has played several roles in the series.

[@miguelarellano7381]

Where do you buy your tinfoil?

[@albertlancellotti7331]

this was 1 of the best videos I seen yet !!!

[@bryankschraven]

Yeah I am definitely with you on this one. I've been thinking about this for a long time myself.

[@iamharambe2516]

They way you put in the bit about bran comparing robb and Jon makes it seem you are saying that Jon didn't have the look of the starks but this is not true as it is said that Jon looks like Ned and the rest of his siblings apart from arya look like their mother/tullys

[@rjacobo4297]

I am Harambe well he looks like Ned, Cause he is half stark, afterall... I look like my uncle's in many ways.

[@SecretsoftheCitadel]

Gray! Come to Hangouts!

[@MichaelMedici61W2]

Secrets of the Citadel Gemma... Where ha e you been?! I miss your videos love. Hope you had a great xmas and a happy new year. Gray.. Did you say " Small-Paw"?

[@TheRealMightyHokie]

That breakdown of the confrontation between Jon and the first Other that he fights...wow. So well done, girl! Loved it. No way you are wrong. Seriously cool.

[@GrayArea]

Thank you!!

[@luzcolon3983]

This was awesome Gray!

[@woodrow2242]

You are a fucking genius!!!! Good shit

[@criscormero8738]

I wish the Starks of Winterfell would unite with there relative in Starks Industries and team up with Tony Stark and his friends so that they can have a better chance against the White walkers.

[@sheilahall9814]

Cris Cormero I think Wonder Women would an awesome ally for jon snow too. She could fight with Tony Stark.

[@ELEVEN410]

love your posts, can't wait till the next episode

[@GunninRebel55]

Everybody wants to be a GOT/ASOIAF youtuber nowadays so I usually only stick to the few I been rockin with from the jump. I don't know how I ended up on your vid but I'm glad I did. Your perspective, and the way you lay it all out is brilliant. You see things others don't. I read all the books but now I have to go back and read em again paying closer attention. I wanna see what you see, or at least try to. Lol. I've only watched this one and Bran's Destiny so far but both are more informative than most I've seen. I'll be watching and re-watching your stuff for the next few days now. I subscribed and hit the bell so I'm one of your sweet summer children now. Lol. Thanks for sharing that brilliant mind and vision with us. :-)

[@GrayArea]

Awww Thank you Welcome to the sweet Summer family!! ❤

[@GunninRebel55]

GrayArea Thanks for having me! I'm rockin with you from here on out.

[@LordAlisdare]

The Dragons are the cause,and to kill the walker you must kill the dragons ."Bitter Sweet" Jon will fall in love with Dany , then kill her to fulfill the prophecy.They are looking for the Mother of Dragons because the Night King wants to make her his own , joining fire and ice .

[@lovec1609]

LordAlisdare The Dragons are not the cause. The WW were active even before the dragons were hatched.

[@nicolecoleman8027]

Jon is indeed the first Prince Targaryen and Stark male blood baby in Westetos the first male child who was created by a Targaryen and a Starks in Westeros I repeated. What other child in Westeros has both Targaryen and Stark blood in them besides Jon? nobody. Which makes Jon very important he has a true valyrian blood in him which maybe could kill the Night King and his other wrights. Nuff said..😏 We Targaryens yes, We have Starks yes blood yes. But a child created by Ice and Fire yeah it said a lot. The Starks, Targaryens, Baratherons, and Lannisters are basic the top four main popular families in Westeros I mean it basic royalty blood families..

[@PBRStreetgang]

Great analysis, I am really enjoying your videos. I'm glad the Don pointed me in your direction.

[@Misfit_FATDUCKY]

Very nice work, thank you! Subbed!

[@giupinkfairy]

Honestly, they can have him. I'm done with this huge built up heroism about him.

[@tedl2711]

Do you do yoga because that was some stretch

[@bilbobagginsarchimedes2831]

Excellent delivery of so much info. Thanx.

[@bsweaty5325]

love your theory grayarea , it does make sense , I think you nailed it

[@mattwilson6088]

awesome break down and you have the sexiest voice in all seven kingdoms oh and youtube

[@TWAN330]

Matt Wilson i swear i say the same thing every time I hear her voice 😍😍😍 KZbin bae all day lol

[@lamarwilliams7895]

on me bra I started following the page a few months ago to hear her voice at work lol

[@danh951]

Matt Wilson I always thought she sounded like a flirty black lady didn't realise she was white

[@danh951]

Aidan Newman lol yeah. don't know where she's from but I'd guess Louisiana.

[@sitimaan1852]

bmore allday and yeah liked her voice too

[@albertlancellotti7331]

this was the video that got me hooked.on your channel !!!@greyarea

[@girty47]

Very good...Great research. I'm with ya on this one.

[@rickweatherford8787]

I maynot always reply but I watch all of your videos, and yet again you present another interesting theory and great video. Btw, love your voice.

[@GrayArea]

Thanks rick!

[@WarriorGirl_113]

Girl!!! ♡♡♡ I'm with you on this one...too! LOL I have been following you for awhile and you have been "spot on" (as our Brit friends say) ,-)

[@RedSky-vf8bf]

When you said "Stark hunting" the first time, I can't be the only person that heard "Star-cunting". Pretty funny!

[@chrisbenson729]

Well done for pointing all this out,would never of thought it like that

[@harleygower678]

This is awesome!! Makes a lot of sense.

[@thewashwizardrestorationmagic]

Awesome job as always!

[@unhinged5203]

Awesome video you presented it very good and easy to follow

[@madsskipper9408]

"Now I ask you to trust in a stranger" - Jon (s7e5)

[@ztszebra]

Absolutely amazing video. I think you made some amazing points!

[@GrayArea]

Thank you❤️

[@cassiuscoleman4624]

I took notice of Royce's description too, as well as of the wights reaction longclaw. I agree that the walkers are looking for the prince that was promised.

[@KingMckay]

Interesting points, I will really have to look for this in my re-reading :D

[@GrayArea]

Thanks! I watch ur vids. Recent subbed. Dope Channel you got going on!

[@KingMckay]

Thanks your channel is really dope as well :D

[@foley15136]

Excellent content here. Well researched, insightful, and beautifully presented. I've said it before about this creator, if you're a GoT fan, this channel is a must sub.

[@princessp1171]

Wow! Love your interpretation. I'm a new subbie and looking forward to reviewing your videos.

[@vincentrasa8789]

wow spot on!! Great video!

[@raulcedo2375]

have you noticed baby Sam is always present in all the season he will have a great part of the story

[@thedreadwolfswhisper5908]

Absolutely love this! Every detail!

[@cammyo5931]

Very Plausible theory! Awesome Vid Love♥ your vids- Appreciate 👏 all your hard work- *Always* a pleasure! Thanx Gray!

[@GrayArea]

Thanks Cammy Jammy😉