10 Things You Learn Rewatching Game Of Thrones Season 3

9. Schemers Aplenty In The Capital

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The political scenes are often the wildest in the show. The blood-thirsty action may be kept to a minimum in the Throne Room, but some of the pressure-cooker moments in Game Of Thrones all spawn from simple conversation.

There are some major, major players in the game, and Season 3 has them all located within King's Landing. It's easy to forget just how intense the capital used to be when it was crammed full of political forces.

Tyrion, Tywin, Varys, Olenna, Margaery, and Cersei were all floating around the Red Keep, so it's not wonder there were some heavy-hitting blows traded between rivals. It's actually a shame that the first three of that list have all moved on (or died) while two of the women have lost their power entirely,

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