On This Day in 2017, Game of Thrones Confirmed Its Biggest-Ever Fan Theory (Then Wasted It)
This episode provided the definitive confirmation for the most popular theory concerning the parentage of Jon Snow, also known as R+L=J, which has long been a central topic among fans of “Game of Thrones” and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books. Regardless of whether theories were outlandish (like Varys being a merman) or intricate with layers of meaning (such as the Grand Northern Conspiracy), they offered much to contemplate and debate about during the show’s run. However, there can only be one prevailing theory, and it was not until 2017 that this specific theory was officially confirmed.