Says dumb
The film shows an army of undead that has already killed our heroes in the castle. Arya appearing in time is either plot armor or a visual surprise with no setup.
How did Arya reach the Night King without being noticed?
Game of Thrones: Season 8
Game of Thrones: Season 8 (2019)
At 1:06:40S8 E3
Verdict: Contested. 54% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: She was trained by the Faceless Men to be unseen, and the Night King was focused on Bran.
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54% dumb46% explained
1,620 votes
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6.1/ 10(1,620 ratings)Plot armorConvenient coincidence
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What happens in this scene
As the Night King closes in on Bran in the godswood, Arya leaps from behind and attacks him. He catches her by the throat. She drops the dagger to her other hand and stabs him.
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Says explained
She has been shown as an assassin trained to be unseen, and the Night King focuses on Bran. It is a dramatic leap but it is within her skills.
Says dumb
The film does not show how Arya avoided the dead around the godswood. A line from her or from a scene earlier would have helped.
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Actually, it’s explained
She was trained by the Faceless Men to be unseen, and the Night King was focused on Bran.
- DumbScenesStaff11 months ago
She was trained by the Faceless Men to be unseen, and the Night King was focused on Bran.
- ben_the_skepticSupporter4 months ago
The dagger, the training and her speed are all set up earlier in the season.
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Plant it earlier
Earlier in the episode, show Arya slipping past two wights in the corridors. The audience sees her do it before she does it to the Night King.
Would this fix it?77% say yes
script_doctor_samSupporter2 months ago
A newer idea
Add a line
Melisandre tells Arya before the battle, 'The dead will not see you if you do not look at them.'
Would this fix it?63% say yes
quietcutFounding Critic #12Supporter5 weeks ago
Suggest a fix
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