Siren Song
I’ve seen a lot of posts theorizing that certain characters will die on Voltron: Legendary Defender, and there are some pretty detailed and thought-provoking posts on this subject.
There are, of course, all the theories that Shiro will die, and now there are theories surfacing that Lance will die … Heck, I’ve seen posts about almost every character dying! But there’s one missing, and I think it’s time to acknowledge it.
I’ve been thinking hard about it, and looking out for subtle bits of evidence, and at this point I am totally convinced that this character will die. You may not have noticed the signs, and it may be a bit shocking, but here goes. Brace yourselves.
The character I think will die is…..
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Zarkon.
Shocking, I know. But before you dismiss my theory, let me present you with some pretty convincing evidence:
1. He is Really Fucking Old
This disgusting lizard man has been alive for over 10,000 years. Sure, Allura and Coran have been alive for that long too, but they were cryogenically frozen. Zarkon, on the other hand, has just been strolling around avoiding death for millennia. Notice what Allura says in episode 1 when she finds out he is not dead yet:
Shit Allura, you’re right! He should really be dead by now. What the fuck.
2. He already looks like a corpse.
Building off of point #1: Wow, look at that. Zarkon looks like a combination between Voldemort and a skeleton. You know what those two things have in common? They are both dead. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.
3. He is a dick and deserves to die.
No further explanation needed.
4. Lance envisions Zarkon’s inevitable death.
In episode 10, Lance vividly imagines a future in which they defeat Zarkon:
Perhaps this is some subtle foreshadowing that Zarkon will die and that Lance (who will be completely fine, thanks) will step all over his ugly corpse.
And thus concludes my theory that of all the characters, Zarkon is the most likely to kick the bucket. Also I think all the paladins will survive, and Allura will take over the universe, and everything will be great. I know it’s a little far-fetched, but I believe there is a substantial stack of evidence in my favor. Of course, feel free to share your thoughts on the matter with me.
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