Game Of Thrones: 5 Winners And 5 Losers In 'Mockingbird'
2. Prince Oberyn
Aside from the glorious way in which he recalls the first time he met a baby Tyrion, Prince Oberyn is a winner for two reasons: firstly, because he saves our favourite character from certain death by offering to be his champion and fight in his place, and secondly, because he will finally get a shot at that long awaited justice he has been seeking.
After both Jaime and Bronn passed on the opportunity to represent Tyrion in his trial by combat, it was looking ever likely that the unlucky Lannister was going to have to face his sisters champion, Ser Gregor Clegane, himself. Even in the most benign Disney fairytale, this contest has only one winner, and it isnt the hero. With Tyrion all but resigned to his fate, Prince Oberyn offers him one final vestige of hope, and volunteers to fight in his place against the Mountain.
Prince Oberyns offer isnt entirely selfless though, which brings us to our second reason: justice for Elia. Prince Oberyn has come to the capital seeking justice against the Lannisters and those who acted on their behalf during the sack of Kings Landing, resulting in the rape and murder of his beloved sister Elia and her baby children. The man responsible for these crimes is Ser Gregor Clegane, the Mountain, and as Tyrions champion, Prince Oberyn will finally have the opportunity he has been looking for to claim justice against his foe. Because Lord Tywin denied ever giving the order for Clegane to murder Elia, there is no proof that Prince Oberyns accusations are warranted. Therefore, short of a confession, the Mountain isnt going to he convicted of anything, certainly not by the crown. With both men participating as champions in the trial by combat, Prince Oberyn has a legal loophole through which he can kill Ser Gregor. Though the trial will not represent the Mountains own crimes, the potential outcome will be the same, at least in the eyes of Prince Oberyn.