If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, then you know that no character is safe in the ruthless and unpredictable world of Westeros. And now, a 2018 study has confirmed just how high the mortality risk for these characters really is.
The study found that more than half of the important characters in Game of Thrones died by the end of Season 7, with a whopping 56.4% of them meeting their untimely demise. This statistic is enough to make any fan raise an eyebrow and wonder who will be next to bite the dust.
But it gets even more alarming. The chances of a character dying within the first hour that they appear on the show was about 14%. That means that if you’re a new character entering the world of Game of Thrones, you better watch your back because the odds are not in your favor.
This study really highlights the brutality of the show and the lack of plot armor for its characters. It’s not uncommon for viewers to become attached to a character only to have them suddenly killed off, leaving fans shocked and heartbroken.
The unpredictability of who will survive and who will meet their demise is just one of the many factors that has made Game of Thrones such a compelling and thrilling show to watch. It keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, never knowing who will be the next to perish.
So, next time you’re watching Game of Thrones, just remember that no character is safe and the mortality risk for them is incredibly high. And if you happen to become attached to a new character, always be prepared for the possibility of a sudden, and often brutal, departure from the show.
