Even though this article deals with Stannis, I agree with you. The very fact that the show runners got permission from GRRM to do the show was because they supposedly knew who Jon's parents are makes it a big deal. If they just kill him off, it doesn't make much sense.
i don't know about him being GRRM's favorite, though. I think he has the softest spot in his heart for Tyrion.
Even though this article deals with Stannis, I agree with you. The very fact that the show runners got permission from GRRM to do the show was because they supposedly knew who Jon's parents are makes it a big deal. If they just kill him off, it doesn't make much sense.
i don't know about him being GRRM's favorite, though. I think he has the softest spot in his heart for Tyrion.