7. Jaime Lannister Vs. Ned Stark
The Moment: In Season 1, Episode 5, the Hand of the King tells Jaime Lannister that Tyrion was taken prisoner by his command to answer for his crimes. This in turn provokes a swordfight that leaves Neds men slaughtered and Eddard himself with a lance driven through his leg. The episode ends with Jaime taking off on his horse, leaving Ned alone and bleeding out on the ground. The Questions It Leaves: The question here is whether or not Ned Stark gets rescued in time. If the Lord of Winterfell survives this unjustly attack, how will his injuries affect him as a revered warrior? Is there likely to be any consequences for Lannisters golden boy or will this act of one-sided brutality be swept under the rug?