Game Of Thrones: 18 Most Outrageous Moments So Far

A beloved character introduced late into the series, it was never going to last with Prince Oberyn. The breakout character was introduced to readers in the third book, and viewers in season 4, bringing with him a lot of sex and violence (like all Dornishmen, he enjoys fighting and f**king, f**king and fighting). Then, naturally, he was taken away far too soon.

As Tyrion’s champion in the Imp’s trial by combat, he takes on Gregor Clegane. Despite the obvious size and strength difference, Oberyn uses his speed and agility to twirl around his bigger opponent, and is driven on by a vengeful fury, going full Inigo Montoya and then some. He gets the upper hand, and eventually it seems he has won the fight.

Taking too much time to talk rather than finish the job, the Mountain recovers with one final assault, and what happens is one of the most jaw-dropping, scream-inducing deaths on the show, as he squeezes the Viper’s head until it literally bursts.