Squinty wrote:Not sure I like this whole theory, or the time travel/manipulating past events plot point that Bran has going.
Story is complex enough without throwing that into it. It's 100% necessary for him to be a window to the past, but having the ability to influence things is just a bit too much for this.
That's why they have this confused other worldly aspect to him. He's there to oppose the NK and needs to hone his skill and learn to concentrate on combatting him. So far he's been found wanting - tragically so.
Otherwise he's too overpowered.
Making him the NK would be a nonsensical move and it has come about from fevered speculation from people who are confused by the two very different Characters in the books and TV
Cool idea - awful tv plot or path to take. As Ad7 says in his own inimitable way.