When season 5 of Games of Thrones closed with Jon Snow lying in a pool of his own blood AKA the cliffhanger the internet won’t quit speculating about, we didn’t really want to believe that was truly the end…and with the release of new posters for season 6, it may not have to be!

Since we’re in a glass half-full kinda mood this morning, we’re interpreting this new teaser (featuring Kit Harrington’s beautiful, albeit blood-smeared face) as an indicator he will in fact be back in the upcoming season. (The eyes closed, deathly pallor indicate otherwise, but let’s keep hope alive). 

Thoughts? Do you think HBO’s just playing with us? 

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