15 Saddest TV Show Moments Of All Time

15. Game Of Thrones - I Wish I Was The Monster You Think I Am

There are plenty of moments throughout Game of Thrones' eight season run that could have made this list, from the death of Khal Drogo, the story of Jaime Lannister, the execution of Ned Stark and nearly every main character death in between.

But when it comes to heartbreak, who better to turn to than everyone's favourite, Tyrion Lannister?

Tyrion arguably went through more than any other character on the show. Sure, a lot of it he brought on himself, but there's no denying that he had a pretty hard time.

The true turning point in his character arc came after the death of his nephew, Joffrey Baratheon. Accused of murder, Tyrion was put on trial and was forced to witness as his family and former allies turned on him. The tragic moment comes when Shae, his lover, comes forward as one of Cersei Lannister's witnesses, telling the court that she heard Tyrion and Sansa Stark plotting the murder.

The look of sadness on Tyrion's face as he is betrayed is enough to make you cry, but once he realises his fate has been sealed, he lets loose a torrent of suppressed rage toward the court and his family. It's a powerful, tragic and seething speech, and Peter Dinklage owns the screen as he explodes his way through it.

With Tyrion, it really does break your heart to see the innocent so beaten down.