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Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones" season six.
If you're like most "Game of Thrones" fans, then you probably watched season six episode three with an enormous sense of satisfaction. Not only did we get confirmation that Jon Snow has come back to life, but it was the first time we actually saw him walking and talking.
There are minor changes to the Jon we know and love, though. He seems a little more sad, and more resolute not to waste time convincing others of what he believes to be the right choice — ally with the wildlings and focus on the White Walkers.
Jon also announced he was leaving the Night's Watch, having technically fulfilled his vows by dying.
But there was a physical change to Jon as well, thanks to the haircut Melisandre gave him during the resurrection ritual. Vanity Fair's "Game of Thrones" columnist Joanna Robinson spotted the significance of this change:
He's going back to his real family — the Starks. Not only did Jon's hair go back to its shorter styling from season one, but he's no longer wearing a massive black fur cloak on his shoulders. This reveals his regular clothes — which look exactly like his outfit from the pilot episode (except in all black, of course).
Here's what Jon looked like in season one episode one, "Winter is Coming."
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And here he is at the very end of season six episode three, "Oathbreaker." Notice his leather jerkin, and the small turtleneck-eqsue undershirt. Really all that's different is his beard (and fancy Valyrian sword).
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Details like this are what makes "Game of Thrones" such an immersive series. Upon first watch, clearly Jon's "look" was different. But it might have been hard to pinpoint just what was different, aside from his new 'do.
The last time we saw Jon without his epic cloak, he was wearing a different type of leather overshirt, with longer sleeves and ties on the front. This was Lord Commander Jon Snow — keeper of peace and loyal Night's Watch member.
HBONow he's free to do as he pleases. Jon's journey from Winterfell to Castle Black is complete. And this return to his Stark origins — in both attitude and dress — is an exciting sight. We know Sansa is heading to Castle Black with the hope of finding refuge in Jon. The Stark family is gathering again, and winter is coming.
We can't wait to see what this new Jon Snow gets up to in season six. The fourth episode of season six, "Book of the Stranger" airs Sunday May 15 at 9 p.m. EST on HBO.
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