Without exaggeration, “Game of Thrones” can be called one of the best and cult TV series of the XXI century. Most likely, the “secret ingredient” is directly related to the thoughtful plot, vivid and charismatic characters, as well as beautiful locations in which the shooting was carried out.
It is especially interesting to observe how a particular character changes over time and the plot story.
Some of the characters have fallen on such trials, it is not surprising that they have changed so much.
10. Gwendolyn Christie / Brienne Tart
Brienne Tart from childhood knew that she did not want to be a lady. She was drawn to take armor, a shield and a sword to go to fight for the honor of the country and her home. She dreamed of serving under her beloved Renly Baratheon.
But after the death of her beloved Brienne, only one thought worries, and this is revenge. She swears allegiance to Katylyn Stark and embarks on a long journey together with captive Jaime Lannister.
Neither she nor Jaime could imagine what a huge impetus this journey would give their future relationship. She is one of the few who can understand the feelings and soul of the Regicide.
During battles and battles, her blade will only become sharper, and her skills will become better. And after a few seasons, the former captive will become so close to her that Brienne will fight with him in the main battle of the entire series - against the White Walkers.
9. Alfie Allen / Theon Greyjoy
Theon Greyjoy in life was very unlucky. When Beylon Greyjoy raised a rebellion, which was unsuccessful, he gave his son almost a prisoner to the Stark family.
Since Starks are a noble family, they raised and hosted Theon as a guest, and although he served Stark, family members warmly treated him.
During the Five Kings war, the younger Greyjoy faces a difficult choice. He needs to understand who his real father is: Beylon, who gave him up almost to captivity, or Ned Stark, who always treated Theon with dignity and raised him on a par with his children.
Theon very cruelly paid for the betrayal of the son of Ned Stark. Due to the trials that fell to his lot, the character and personality of Theon were completely broken. But he managed to atone for his mistakes before his death, fighting for the Starks in the battle with the White Walkers.
8. Peter Dinklage / Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion is one of the most striking and interesting characters of the Game of Thrones. Despite the difficult childhood, the dislike of his father and sister, Tyrion did not lose his charm, keen mind and sense of humor. It is difficult to be a dwarf, special in a family of a noble family.
In whatever messes he had met. The younger Lannister was captured, they fought for him on combat ships, his sister tried to kill him and much more.
But a sharp and clear mind served Tyrion well. He not only managed to survive in a duel that ended unsuccessfully for Tyrion, he also escaped from the wrath of Queen Cersei and became the new right hand of the new queen, that is, Daenerys.
7. Nicholas Coster-Waldau / Jaime Lannister
In the first episodes, the opinion of Jaime Lannister is quite definite and unambiguous. He is self-centered, narcissistic and loves his sister very much.
But as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Jaime is actually a sincere and devoted person. Both to your own words and to your beloved people.
His character is revealed through communication with Brienne Tart, who, as a prisoner, must deliver him to the capital and exchange him for the Stark girls.
But during the journey, both Brienne and Jaime unconsciously open up to each other and, thus, become closer. Through the eyes of Brienne, the viewer understands that for the sake of loved ones, Queen Cersei's brother is ready to do noble and honest deeds.
6. Lina Headey / Cersei Lannister
Queen Cersei is a cold and heartless bitch. This is what most fans see her. This is not entirely true.
Cersei feels incredibly vulnerable in this world. Married to her unloved husband and children from her brother Jaime. If someone finds out that her children are the unlawful heirs of the king, they will simply be killed.
Cersei loves her children so much that she’s ready to literally do anything for them, even personally cut the throats of her enemies. In maternal feelings, she should not be occupied, in this she even resembles Katilyn Stark in something.
The loss of children one after another awakens inhuman cruelty in Cersei’s soul, which can only be repelled by the sweet revenge.
5. Macy Williams / Arya Stark
From early childhood, the tomboy Arya proved with all her behavior that she would not become Lady Winterfell. Instead of dolls and sewing, she was interested in fights and fencing lessons.
When her father was executed, the girl went on a long journey, during which she happened to encounter a variety of fellow travelers.
She had to smell the first kill early. But this is precisely what prompted Arya to the path to which she always strove.
The tests tempered and strengthened her faith in herself and in her actions. Perhaps this is precisely what helped her to take revenge on her family’s enemies, as well as to kill the head of the White Walkers, King of the Night.
4. Sophie Turner / Sansa Stark
The eldest daughter of Neda and Katileen Stark Sansa has always been fragile and tender. Unlike Arya, she dreamed of marrying Prince Joffrey, giving birth to many children and becoming a real lady.
But the girl’s bright dreams were not destined to come true. Her father was executed, and Joffrey was a real moral sadist. He made Sans suffer in every way, both psychologically and physically.
When a girl manages to escape, she is married off to Ramsey Bolton, and then she realizes that the cruelty of Joffrey was just flowers. After all the suffering suffered, the character of the oldest daughter of Ned Stark has changed a lot, has become tougher and more severe.
3. Isaac Hampstead-Wright / Bran Stark
Young Brandan Stark did not even know how his life would change after Jaime Lannister threw it from a high window.
His life has not just changed, no, it has become different. The 10-year-old lord not only became a cripple for life, but also discovered the abilities of a warg, a person who is able to transfer consciousness into the body of an animal and control it.
And the dreams in which Bran is pursued by a three-eyed raven are not accidental. It seems that the great role of the sage will pass to him.
2. Keith Harington / John Snow
One of the most positive and true to his word heroes. First appears before the audience as the bastard of Lord Winterfell Eddard Stark.
For the sake of romantic dreams, decides to join the Night Watch. But the harsh life of the sentinel on the Wall is full of difficulties and trials. John goes the same difficult way as Daenerys.
First, the life of the bastard, then the service on the Wall, life together with free people on the other side of the Wall, betrayal, death. And after death and resurrection, the time has come to become king of the North.
1. Emilia Clark / Daenerys Targaryen
The viewer met with Daenerys when she was just a young girl, one of the last representatives of the Targaryen dynasty, who ruled Westeros for many centuries.
Brother Viserys gave his sister in marriage to the mighty Khal Drogo in exchange for help in conquering the Iron Throne. The fate of young Daenerys promised to be very unremarkable. After the death of her husband and brother, she decides to take fate into her own hands, collecting the remnants of the mighty Khalasar in order to win back the throne belonging to her by right.
Thanks to adversity and difficult trials, from a young and naive girl, Daenerys is gradually turning into a harsh but fair queen. But political games and the loss of loved ones are gradually at risk of driving her crazy.