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One of the biggest deaths in Game of Thrones 'The Long Night' was Theon Greyjoy. 1 / 8

He sacrificed himself attacking the Night King, in order to try and protect Bran. 2 / 8

It was a sacrifice to complete Theon's redemption arc. 3 / 8

And allowed him to make up for taking Winterfell and pretending to have killed Bran and Rickon. 4 / 8

It also referenced the scene where Catelyn revealed that the Lannisters tried to kill Bran. 5 / 8

When Theon pledged to stand behind Robb, Maester Luwin said, "is there going to be a battle in the Godswood?" 6 / 8

Yes: Theon stood behind the Starks, in defense of Bran, in a battle at the Godswood. 7 / 8

This is a fantastic callback for the final season. 8 / 8