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Game of Thrones, one of the most popular TV shows on HBO, is an adaptation of a series of books by George R. R. Martin, titled A Song of Ice and Fire. Written for the screen by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, the drama series spanned eight seasons and aired from 2011-19.
The series revolves around the power struggle among seven royal families, including the Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons, and Targaryens, who aim for the infamous Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms. The plot features grand battles, moral dilemmas, ambiguous choices, social injustices, and familial conflicts.
Game of Thrones is a haunting depiction of the brutal Royal World. Although brushed aside as villains, their actions, twisted logic, sometimes hit surprisingly close to the eternal truth. Unforgettable characters like Jaime Lannister, Mirri Maz Duur, Melisandre, Joffrey Baratheon, Littlefinger, Alliser Thorne, Cersei Lannister, the High Sparrow, Daemon Targaryen, and Randyll Tarly occasionally interpret the world more clearly than the so-called heroes.
For instance, in the case of Randyll Tarly, oaths mattered more than power to him. Interestingly, High Sparrow sold off Faith's wealth to help the poor. On the other hand, Cersei Lannister protested against the second marriage. Joffrey Baratheon helped to highlight the system's vulnerabilities and gaps. In the list below, we break down 10 times when these notorious figures were, surprisingly, right about their judgment all along.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the writer’s opinions. Reader discretion is advised.
10 times Game of Thrones villains were actually right
Mirri Maz Duur
(Via Wiki of Westeros)
Mirri Maz Duur, a healer with deep knowledge of life and death, was caught up in the brutality of a Dothraki raid. When Khal Drogo’s khalasar tore through her village, she was captured and enslaved. Daenerys Targaryen brought her in because Drogo was dying and Mirri had the skills to save him.
Mirri was aware of the cost of her act. She warned,
“Only death may pay for life”.
Daenerys gave birth soon after, but the child was stillborn and deformed.
Jaime Lannister
Like other guards, Jamie Lannister's duty was to protect the Targaryens with his life and obey the king's commands without questioning. King Aerys II Targaryen ordered Lannister to bring his father's head and set a wildfire. When faced with the ultimate choice between mass killing and protecting his vows, Lannister chose to comply with the moral code. He killed the 'Mad King'.
Melisandre
Melisandre is depicted as a ruthless sorceress ever-ready to make incomprehensible sacrifices for the Lord of Light. She tries her best to throne Stannis Baratheon. However, things change when she sees a vision of the White Walkers. Here, fans encounter a massive transformation in character as she gives up on her desires and even lets Davos live, completely switching her moral code.
Daemon Targaryen
Daemon Targaryn's character was a conflicting. He was depicted as one of the villains who shield their violent tendencies to bring order and justice to King's Landing. In GOT's prequel, House of Dragons, although he claimed that he wished to regulate crime, he resorted to brutal force and extremism. Nonetheless, let's focus on the intentions.
Littlefinger
Petyr Baelish, popularly known as Littlefinger, was portrayed as a manipulative and sly character who mastered the art of power play. His primary strategy was to capitalize on chaos to achieve his ambitions. He created chaos in multiple instances; however, he abided by structured orders while others fell for the chaos, trusting his instinct. His mind and intellect made him a fascinating and somewhat adorable character in Game of Thrones.
Joffrey Baratheon
Joffrey Baratheon was seen complaining about the feudal system in Westeros and claimed that the monarchy was dependent on feudal lords. He also vented about the lack of a standing army. Although Cersei disregarded his complaints, his claims ended up being validated as they painted a clear picture of the feudal system. It highlighted the system's vulnerabilities and gaps.
Alliser Thorne
Alliser Thorne led a mutiny to assassinate Jon Snow. Thorne resisted Snow's decision to ally with the Wildings to conspire against the White Walkers. He felt that the alliance would defy the sole purpose of standing firm against the Wildings. However, Snow regained power and ordered the death of the mutineers. Alliser Thorne does not plead mercy either. Although his actions were portrayed as a betrayal, his conviction of abiding by the purpose reflects otherwise.
Cersei Lannister
Cersei Lannister was depicted as a strong female character who desired independence. Game of Thrones revolved around a society where marriage was an institution of political alliance. Cersei, like other noblewomen, was forced into another marriage after Robert Baratheon's death. But Cersei craved independence and resisted the idea of being a pawn. She argued against the marriage. It highlighted the limitations imposed upon women in Westeros.
High Sparrow
High Sparrow was initially dedicated to ensuring justice for the lowborn, and his character is a perfect example of how power changes a man. He was a man of conviction. He sold off Faith's wealth to help the poor and even challenged the nobility's corruption. But, as he rose to power, his means of action turned out to be manipulative and shrewd. His extremism about ideology was deemed too ambitious, as he slowly deviated from his initial moral code.
Randyll Tarly
Daenerys Targaryen came in fast, riding high on her dragon, named Drogon. Fire lit the sky before anyone even saw her coming. Her Dothraki riders followed right behind, loud and wild, storming down on the Lannister army just as they were heading back to King's Landing. The dragon tore through their ranks. The Dothraki were chaos on horseback. Lannister lines crumbled fast. By the time the smoke started to clear, most of the army was gone. But Randyll didn’t flinch. He wasn’t interested in messages. For him, oaths mattered more than power shifts or dragons. He told her he had already sworn himself to the crown.
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Game of Thrones featured an array of notable characters that inspired people from all around the world. One of the most remarkable parts of the series was the presence of morally grey characters. The ambiguous morality, added to the thrill and kept the viewers on their toes.
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