He survived everything: death, betrayal, war, love, and loss. Jon Snow is one of the few heroes who made it to the end of Game of Thrones. But was that ending truly happy? Hardly. He was stripped of his right to the throne, lost his beloved, and was left with only snow, silence, and exile. So what really happened to Jon Snow, and what might his path look like going forward?
Why Jon was exiled beyond the Wall
After Jon killed Daenerys — his aunt, queen, and lover — he did not become king, although he had every right. His act would have deeply divided the realm. The Unsullied demanded justice, and the new council found a compromise: Jon would live but return to where it all began — the Night’s Watch.
The irony is that the Watch is no longer needed. The White Walkers are destroyed, the wildlings are allies, and the Wall itself has lost its meaning. Still, Jon goes north — to the snow, to Tormund, to Ghost, to the land where freedom still breathes.
What could happen next
What awaits Jon Snow remains a mystery. But several scenarios could form the basis of a future spinoff.
First — Jon becomes the new King Beyond the Wall. He has authority, the respect of the wildlings, and experience. He could unite the tribes and build a new society. Second — the revival of the Night’s Watch. Perhaps Jon would transform it from a punitive force into a true protection for all—against lingering threats, predators, and the magic still roaming the North. Third — a personal mission. Jon might try to continue the Targaryen line. He knows his heritage and understands that his family name could end with him.
There’s also a darker possibility — he becomes the new evil. The North holds ancient secrets. The White Walkers returned once, and nothing stops them from coming back — this time through Jon.
An ending without a full stop
He disappeared into the mist beyond the Wall. But this silence isn’t the end; it’s more like an ellipsis. Jon Snow’s story is far from over—and perhaps the most fascinating part is yet to come.
