31 questions the 'Game of Thrones' series finale left unanswered

Kim RenfroMay 19, 2020, 06:48 IST

Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke as Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen on "Game of Thrones."HBO

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the series finale of HBO's "Game of Thrones," "The Iron Throne."
From lingering mysteries to possible plot holes and lost characters, we rounded up 31 questions fans are going to have to spend the rest of their lives debating.
What happened to Illyrio Mopatis or Kinvara, the high priestess of R'hllor? Where did Drogon go? What happened to Sam's new family if he became a Maester?
We analyze these questions and more here.
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We're here to parse through questions left lingering after the credits rolled on the last-ever "Game of Thrones" episode.

Some of these are simply food for thought; open-ended questions for which fans might enjoy creating their own answers. Others are plot holes we've identified, or are mysteries which have a bigger significance for George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" books.

Keep reading to see the 31 questions we still have about "Game of Thrones."

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Who was the Prince or Princess That Was Promised?

Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow on the "Game of Thrones" series finale. Helen Sloan/HBO

Why did the show bother ret-conning Daenerys' infertility on the seventh season?

Daenerys Targaryen looking at the Iron Throne on "Game of Thrones" season eight, episode six. Helen Sloan/HBO

How or why did both of Rhaegar's sons get named Aegon?

Kit Harington as Jon Snow on "Game of Thrones." Helen Sloan/HBO

Why did Rhaegar and Lyanna have their secret wedding in the first place without considering the horrific consequences?

Rhaegar and Lyanna, Jon Snow's parents. HBO

Where in the world was Howland Reed this whole time?

Howland Reed was with young Ned at the Tower of Joy, seen on a flashback on season six. HBO

What did the Lord of Light want with Jon? Why was he brought back?

Jon Snow's death and resurrection was an underwhelming plot point. HBO

Where is Nymeria with her pack of wolves?

Nymeria was last seen on the seventh season. HBO

How will the independence of the North work?

Sansa Stark on the "Game of Thrones" series finale. HBO

What will happen to the Iron Islands? Will they stay a part of the Six Kingdoms?

Gemma Whelan plays Yara Greyjoy. HBO

What happened to Ellaria Sand and Septa Unella?

Ellaria was last shown on the seventh season. Helen Sloan/HBO

Who was the new "Prince of Dorne"?

This new prince was next to Yara at the dragonpit. HBO

Where did the Dothraki go?

Dothraki were shown in the King's Landing port on the series finale. HBO

Does this mean Jon is in permanent exile?

Jon and Tormund leading the Free Folk back north beyond the Wall. HBO

Where did Jon go, and why?

Kit Harington as Jon Snow on the series finale of "Game of Thrones." HBO

If the answer is no, then why have the Night's Watch anymore?

Rangers leaving Castle Black on the pilot episode of "Game of Thrones." HBO

Can the White Walkers ever come back?

A White Walker as seen on season five. Courtesy HBO

Is the Iron Bank going to try and collect Cersei's debt from King Bran?

Mark Gattis played Tycho Nestoris. Helen Sloan/HBO

Who got Casterly Rock?

Casterly Rock was shown for the first time on the seventh season. HBO

Jon Snow is a living legend in his own right now. But how many people in Westeros know about his Targaryen parentage?

Kit Harington and Conleth Hill as Jon and Varys on "Game of Thrones." Helen Sloan/HBO

What books did Sam steal from the Citadel, and what was in them?

Gilly reading a book page that talks about Azor Ahai. Helen Sloan/HBO

Did King Bran change the rules of celibacy for maesters? Or does Sam now just have a free pass for rule breaking?

Ser Davos and Maester Sam at the Small Council meeting. HBO

How much of the future can Bran really see and understand?

Isaac Hempstead Wright plays Bran Stark, the Three-Eyed Raven, on "Game of Thrones." Helen Sloan/HBO

What would King Bran do if he "found" Drogon?

Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran the Broken. HBO

Speaking of, where did Drogon go? Volantis? Or Valyria?

Drogon nuzzling his Daenerys Targaryen's dead body. HBO

What are the followers of the Lord of Light up to now? How did Kinvara, the high priestess of R'hllor, respond to Daenerys Targaryen's death?

Kinvara appeared for one single season six scene. Helen Sloan/HBO

Daenerys left Daario in charge of the Bay of Dragons. So, uh, how's that going?

Daario was last seen on the sixth season finale. HBO

What was the deal with Quaithe?

Quaithe and Jorah on season two, episode seven, "A Man Without Honor." HBO

Which brings us to a quick sidenote: Why didn’t Arya use her face-changing abilities ever again?

Arya killed Walder Frey on the seventh season premiere by using a serving girl's face. HBO

We missed Jaqen H'ghar and the magic of the Faceless Men this season. But more importantly, why was Jaqen in the Black Cells to begin with?

Tom Wlaschiha played Jaqen H'ghar. HBO

Let's start by reflecting on lost characters. What ever happened to Illyrio Mopatis?

Roger Allam played Illyrio Mopatis. HBO

All 37 characters who survived the entirety of 'Game of Thrones,' including several you might have forgotten about

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