Game of Thronesseason 8would be controversial regardless of that moment, but it was a fatal blow.

And yet, Jon obviously didn’t act without reason.

Lannister soldiers are still executed in the streets.

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Tyrion throws away his Hand of the Queen pin, and is subsequently thrown in a cell.

Arya warns him that Dany is"a killer.

“The Queen herself gives a speech that only promises more violence.

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Jon witnessed all of that, and he still wasn’t convinced to kill Daenerys.

“Looking at her, his need to believe is almost overwhelming.

He kills her because she needs to be stopped, and it’s the only way.

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Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.

And, beyond that, because he’s the one person who can.

Butthe absolute real reason Jon kills Dany is because of his sisters, Arya and Sansa Stark.

Jon: “What about everyone else?

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All the other people who think they know whats good and right?”

The fire of the conqueror flares in Danys eyes.

Dany: “They dont get to choose.”

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Jon understands what this means for the people he loves the most.

Jon may not be Ned Stark’s biological son, but he is his truest child in some respects.

Ned: You think my life is some precious thing to me?

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That I would trade my honor for a few more years of- of what?!

Varys:What of your daughter’s life, my Lord?

Is that a precious thing to you?”

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As it was for Ned, it is for Jon.

Weiss knew that was where George R.R.

This is important for Jon, and defines who he is in some ways.

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Jon killing Daenerys even more specifically calls back to lines from Robert Baratheon and Jaime Lannister.

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Should we send her a wedding gift?”

Robert: “A knife, perhaps.

A good sharp one, and a bold man to wield it.”

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It felt like justice."

Ned: Is that what you tell yourself at night?

You’re a servant of justice?

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That you were avenging my father when you shoved your sword in Aerys Targaryen’s back?

All of this comes back with Jon’s decision to murder Daenerys.

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This is something that wouldn’t happen until the final third or so of A Dream of Spring.

At the same time, it is, admittedly, very difficult to predict.

This is something that wouldn’t happen until the final third or so ofA Dream of Spring.

Jon Snow still needs to be resurrected.

Daenerys needs to get herself to Westeros.

They have to meet.

And that might well happenbeforethe Long Night.

Is Jon Snow going to kill Daenerys because she’s the Mad Queen and a threat to his family?

Is he going to sacrifice her to fulfill theAzor Ahai prophecy?

Is it even going to happen at all?