After all is said and done, there are some who are optimistic (despite eight seasons of GoT suggesting otherwise) that Arya will have a happy ending. One popular theory involves Arya not only surviving, but embarking on an adventure before the series finale.

"Arya is not interested in being a lady and while some are theorizing that she'll settle down with Gendry I find that unlikely. Arya is going to leave Westeros and explore the regions beyond the map," one fan's "endgame theory" read. Other fans were definitely onboard and optimistic the character will even get her own HBO spinoff. 

"That could work as a spinoff if HBO wants to keep the GOT story going after next season," one redditor responded. Another added, "I'd totally watch that. Doubly so if The Hound went with her." Same.