Anticipated Premiere of Game of Thrones Season Six Might Be Delayed Beyond Expectations
Ready for some Westeros action? As per the latest grapevine, the much-anticipated season six of Game of Thrones might have a slightly later debut than usual.
Usually, the hit show graces our screens in late March or early April. But, it looks like the pattern could change next year.
According to predictions by Den of Geek and Digital Spy, the season's premiere could potentially push back to April 24, 2016, at 9 PM – this falls right smack in the middle of crucial Thrones territory, overlapping with other returning shows like Girls and Togetherness.
However, Digital Spy also pointed out that these shows are expected to wrap up by April 24th. This leads one to suppose that the most probable date for us to finally discover Jon Snow's fate could be early May.
Alas, patience is a virtue everyone would do well to remember. If you simply can't wait until then, you can indulge in a few spoilers – perhaps learn which Tully House member is coming back, or who might be bumped off this time.
Metro.co.uk reached out to HBO for confirmation, but as of now, the network's lips are sealed.
Now, here's a bit of history – Game of Thrones Season 6 premiered in April 2016, according to IMDb and industry reports1. Significant events such as Jon Snow's resurrection, the "Battle of the Bastards," and Cersei Lannister's revenge were all part of this season. Key episodes included The Door (Season 6 Episode 5) and The Winds of Winter (the finale)5. Bella Ramsey made her introduction as Lyanna Mormont later in the season (Episode 7, The Broken Man) 4.
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- Although Game of Thrones typically returns in late March or early April, rumors suggest that season six may debut a bit later, potentially on April 24, 2016.
- If these predictions hold true, the premiere would overlap with other shows like Girls and Togetherness, but it's also speculated that the season might extend into early May for crucial episodes.
- Interestingly, Game of Thrones Season 6 actually did premiere in April 2016, marking the debut of new cast member Bella Ramsey as Lyanna Mormont in Episode 7, 'The Broken Man'.
