Now that HouseoftheDragon is over, it's the perfect time to revisit GameofThrones and the most powerful characters that made it a game-changing success.
House of the Dragon ended its hugely successful first season with an episode that included everything, from plots to steal the Iron Throne to dragon battles and a violent death. In short, it was just another day in Westeros. Yes, House of the Dragon was a resounding success, but it owes much of it to Game of Thrones. The show that single-handedly revived the fantasy genre and redefined what the word “spectacle” meant in television, GoT was a game-changer.
9. Varys Spiders can be dangerous if underestimated; Varys is the perfect proof. The Master of Whisperers was a remarkable player of the game of thrones, almost as good as Littlefinger — in the show, anyway; Varys is miles ahead of everyone else in the novels. The Spider trades in secrets; he knows everything about everyone, even things yet to happen. Thanks to his little birds, Varys can be everywhere, anytime. And in a place like Westeros, his near-omnipresence is a power unlike any other.
7. Olenna Tyrell All hail the Queen of Thorns. Lady Olenna Tyrell was one of the game’s best and most cunning players. She commanded respect everywhere she went, acting as the de-facto head of her house and managing the Tyrell’s vast resources. Olenna was so capable that she was one of the few characters capable of going head-to-head with Tywin. Olenna always had the last word, literally.
5. Robert Baratheon Good old Robert Baratheon. He only wanted to get drunk and fight; gods was he a great character! Robert won the Iron Throne after his rebellion. He never wanted to rule; he only wanted revenge against Rhaegar and to end the house of the dragon out of spite. In his mind, the Targaryens’ many crimes were too heinous to continue; all dragons and their spawn should die.