9 Things You Learn Rewatching Game Of Thrones Season 2

2. Renly Baratheon Is A Fool

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Why? Why? Why? Renly? WHY? There are many different schools of thought when it comes to the Baratheon boys, but let's face it, if Renly had only listened to his older brother, the world would be a far more secure place and Lannisters' heads would adorn the walls of King's Landing.

Stannis had the cool discipline required to rule, while Renly had the charm and charisma to win allies to his cause. Together they could've been a lethal duo. If Renly had only accepted the line of succession, the united Baratheons would've conquered the capital, taken the Seven Kingdoms for their own, and the realm would be far better off.

One family feud has proved to be cataclysmic for the entire world, and while the war for the Throne continues to sizzle, the Baratheons could've ended it and started planning for the arrival of the White Walker onslaught.

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