Game of Thrones season 6 episode 8 title and synopsis revealed: Arya Stark faces a new test

Previous leaks are in-line with the new information

With season six of Game of Thrones nearing completion with only three episodes to go, HBO is keeping things very secretive, having only just released the title and synopsis of episode eight.

Titled “No One” - an obvious reference to the Faceless Men whom Arya was training with - the plot will focus on Jaime in Riverrun, Cersei in King’s Landing, Tyrion in Mereen and, of course, Arya.

The synopsis reads: “While Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) weighs his options, Cersei (Lena Headey) answers a request. Tyrion’s (Peter Dinklage) plans bear fruit. Arya (Maisie Williams) faces a new test.”

Unfortunately, no mention of The Hound, despite his reappearance last episode and a brief glimpse of him in the episode’s preview clip (you didn’t think Cleganebowl would happen that quickly, did you?).

“Arya facing a new test” is by far the most interesting snippet, as this implies she is being tested by a higher power. Is this all one big plan by Jaqen H’ghar, a final test for Arya to join the Faceless Men? Or is this just a test of her personality and loyalty to her family?

Meanwhile, with The Hound on the war path again the Brotherhood Without Banners, we’ve discussed whether Lady Stoneheart (AKA Catelyn Stark) may be about to appear on the show.