More so than any other character, Tyrion Lannister is the heart of Game of Thrones. When the show began, fans could never have expected that the dwarf would become such a focal point of the series. Peter Dinklage has played him perfectly, netting an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the black sheep of the Lannister lions. Initially, Tyrion was a fascinating mixture of brash arrogance and self-deprication, drinking and whoring his way through Westeros. But as we progressed on our journey we began to realize that the little man had a big heart, and that he, more than most anyone else, could see the bigger picture - the human element, rather than just focusing on the intoxication of power. He can often be depended on to be the voice of reason that everyone ignores, and at times seems to be the only sane man in the entire Seven Kingdoms. Tyrions bromance with Bronn, his courtship with Shae and polar opposite relationships with his siblings have all provided different dynamics for the show. The father-son complexities between he and Twyin are ever-changing, with the patriarch torn between loyalty to his family and his resentment of the dwarf. And he was also the first person since Sansas arrival at Kings Landing to treat her with a modicum of respect (the manipulations of the Tyrrels not withstanding). Hes the most popular character by far and the centerpiece of the most consistently compelling storylines of the series. Although his current situation seems dire and Game of Thrones has shown us that no one is safe, following through on Tyrions execution could also potentially be a death sentence for the shows popularity. What about you? What character would you be upset to see meet an early demise? And please be courteous and keep the comments spoiler-free.
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