First the Night King slew her dragon Viserion, then Daenerys was forced to grin-and-bear her new boyfriend’s disapproving sister (Sansa). The challenger in chiefĭaenerys has had a rough several months. But executing Missandei was all about projecting her indomitability and now she has a very angry Daenerys with whom to contend. Popular with the poshos in leafy Casterly Rock. Attempts at rehabilitating her image not necessarily successful. Part of a long running dynasty but can come across as out of touch and distant from the people. If she were an Irish political entity she would be… So she may be snug on the Iron Throne now – but what a miracle it would be if she was still there come the end of our tale. She also failed to stop Joffrey executing Ned Stark (thus beginning the War of the Five Kings). And with the 20,000 strong Golden Company of sellswords, she’s not lacking for manpower.īut she’s always been a short-term schemer, blowing up the Sept of Baelor and all her enemies without any thought as what this would do for her image (not much). That aside, Cersei is certainly ruthless enough to retain the throne. This is sure to set bells clanging with Euron – who probably won’t take well to being misled.
If Cersei has only just revealed her pregnancy to Euron, how could Tyrion have known? But, at the gates of King’s Landing and within earshot of Euron, Tyrion has just referenced Cersei’s impending motherhood. She’s mad, she’s bad, she’s just told Euron Greyjoy a whopping porkie-pie regarding the parentage of her unborn child. Prepare for a fight to the death: here are the contenders. Nor are they the only power-players with a shot at the Iron Throne. Even this late in the game, many twists surely remain. Game of Thrones being Game of Thrones it would be far too neat were either Daenerys or Cersei to claim the crown in a straightforward manner. Once the dust has settled, who will be last despot standing? Opposing her is Cersei Lannister, self-styled ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, with crazed sidekick/lover Euron Greyjoy. In one corner, is Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons and angriest person in all of Westeros following the execution of best pal/indentured translator Missendei (Were they friends or just especially chummy colleagues? We’ll never get to find out.). With just two super-sized episodes remaining, the HBO fantasy saga to rule them all is hurtling towards its denouement. And that isn’t a reference to Daenerys and her presumed plan to have Cersei eaten alive by Drogon.
Here’s a rundown of the contenders (of course we all agree Stannis would have made the best king – but, no, the show had to go and kill him off)
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