Game Of Thrones: 10 Most Memorable Moments From Season 8

This is the most shocking and harrowing moment to occur in Game of Thrones. For that reason, it’ll be burnt onto our brains forever.

After losing two children, most of her friends and realising that most people would prefer Jon to rule, Daenerys concludes that the only way she can truly rule is through fear. Daenerys has the opportunity to take King’s Landing without bloodshed, but instead she burns it to the ground. She kills thousands of innocents and fulfils the wishes of the ‘Mad King.’

Shocking acts of violence are a frequent occurrence in Game of Thrones, which has contributed to its controversy. However, the worst acts of violence are normally committed by the most detested characters.

This is the largest scale atrocity to ever occur in Game of Thrones, which makes it memorable enough, but the fact that it was committed by a beloved character that we have been following since the Pilot, elevates this moment to being the most unforgettable moment in the history of the show.

There's also some distressing imagery that you’ll never unsee and it acts as an extremely effective anti-war message.