Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have frequently recalled that their ability to guess the identity of Jon Snow‘s mother helped them convince George R.R. Martin that they were the right ones to bring his vision to television. A Song of Ice and Fire fans had also correctly figured out who Jon’s parents were, but the show still managed to surprise viewers with some of the twists that came late in season seven.
But, if you look back to the beginning of the series, Benioff and Weiss clearly had Jon’s journey planned. Now, a Game of Thrones fan has assembled seven seasons worth of hints into a single, non-linear supercut. Needless to say, there are major spoilers if you’re not current with the series through the end of of season seven. You’ve been warned!
“The Targaryen Wolf” was put together by The Garo Studios, and it’s a masterfully edited piece that goes beyond a mere clip show. Instead of putting everything in order, the video pulls footage from all of the seasons to create a narrative about Jon’s life while drawing comparisons between Jon and his father, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. It also adds even more poignancy to Ned Stark‘s demise by following his promise to Jon’s mother, Lyanna Stark. Ned protected Jon from Robert Baratheon’s wrath, and he also took Jon’s secret to his grave.
That’s not the only Jon Snow supercut currently making the rounds. YouTube user Zurik 23M‘s “The Wolf With Dragon’s Blood” is well made video that draws upon more scenes. It’s a testament to the editors and to the show itself that both videos are extremely compelling and engrossing. We may not know how Jon Snow’s story will end, but we know where he has been and who he has become.
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