'Game of Thrones' Jon Snow Sequel Series in the Works

The second spinoff of Game of Thrones--and the first sequel series that will follow characters we already know--is in the works at HBO. The newest series will follow the man who didn't want to be king, Jon Snow, as he embarks on adventures beyond the Wall. Snow is a very popular character, but is he the best choice for the first sequel's focus. Read on for details.

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The first sequel to Game of Thrones will follow Jon Snow (Kit Harington) as he lives Beyond the Wall, though the series finale had already set up a much better Stark character spinoff. Jon Snow’s sequel Game of Thrones series is the latest of many spinoffs to enter development after Game of Thrones’ divisive 2019 finale, but it's the first to directly follow up on the stories of characters from the original drama. Following the Targaryen-centered House of the Dragon, which premieres on HBO in August 2022, Game of Thrones’ other prequel spinoffs in development include Ten Thousand Ships, The Sea Snake, The Tales of Dunk and Egg, and The Golden Empire.

Considering Game of Thrones’ inspirational books for the original show have still yet to be completed by George R.R. Martin, a sequel series for HBO means entering uncharted territory in the universe. Game of Thrones’ ending saw relatively happy endings for House Stark’s surviving characters, including Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright) as King of Westeros, Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) as Queen in the North, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) heading on an adventure to discover new lands, and Jon Snow – aka Aegon Targaryen, trueborn son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark – exiled to the Night’s Watch after killing Queen Daenerys Targaryen. While each of the four Stark siblings was left with a captivating future, one ending was ambiguous enough to warrant a spinoff.

Although Jon Snow is one of the most popular TV characters of all time, with Kit Harington undoubtedly having the charisma to lead his own spinoff, he isn't the best choice for the first official Game of Thrones sequel series. While many would have rather seen Jon ascend the Iron Throne as the rightful Targaryen heir, the character chose what was right for the realm, which concluded with exile Beyond the Wall and life among the free folk. Jon Snow ended Game of Thrones by leading the free folk back into the snowy landscape outside of the Seven Kingdoms, with his conclusion fitting for the character’s arc. Jon’s story didn’t necessarily warrant a follow-up so soon, but one Stark story did: His younger sister (well, cousin), Arya.

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