Game of Thrones has been known to produce some stunning battles, all-out warfare, and shocking deaths, but one of its strongest assets is the sheer brilliance of the actors. Peter Dinklage has shot to even higher fame thanks to the show, and it's for moments like Tyrion's trial where he absolutely blows the audience away. The torment of watching his traitorous girlfriend Shae testify against him, triggered one of the most incredible speeches on the show, ending in a demand for a trial by combat. It's scenes like this, and the quality of both acting and writing that put the show above so many others.