For those that don't know, I'm the most avid Game of Thrones fan on planet Earth. I began watching the show episode 1, and after catching the next 3, I went out and purchased all the books and read through them in about a week or two. If that's not impressive to you, then you've never actually seen one of the books. They're each about the length of the Bible. Since then I've read each book and watched each season way more than a grown man should.
So during one of my mini marathons, after a potentially gory scene, I asked myself the question, "Who is the most dangerous person in Westeros? " Now those that watch the show will tell you that this is a loaded question. For a show where the only constant rule seems to be Anybody can get it, at anytime, dangerous is a complicated term. You see, everyone on the show is dangerous. If you're soft, you've probably been dead for several seasons. So how dangerous is dangerous?
See I took this seriously enough that I didn't want to leave this solely to my opinion, so I compiled a group of fans that I know are dedicated viewers. I gave them a vote for their top 5. My vote was double weighted simply because I gotta type all this and so was my girl's because she had to lay up and listen to me ramble about this for several nights. But the current question posed by my makeshift committee was "Dangerous, how? ".
Danger on GOT comes in various forms. Some people are dangerous due to physical strength or skill with a weapon. Some people have dangerous minds. Some people just have a lot of money and resources. Some are a combination. I came up with a semi complicated formula that weighs this out and thanks to the voters, I'm proud to present to you The 2016 Westeros' Most Dangerous Hall of Fame. Cue the violins. Click the links for additional videos.
So during one of my mini marathons, after a potentially gory scene, I asked myself the question, "Who is the most dangerous person in Westeros? " Now those that watch the show will tell you that this is a loaded question. For a show where the only constant rule seems to be Anybody can get it, at anytime, dangerous is a complicated term. You see, everyone on the show is dangerous. If you're soft, you've probably been dead for several seasons. So how dangerous is dangerous?
See I took this seriously enough that I didn't want to leave this solely to my opinion, so I compiled a group of fans that I know are dedicated viewers. I gave them a vote for their top 5. My vote was double weighted simply because I gotta type all this and so was my girl's because she had to lay up and listen to me ramble about this for several nights. But the current question posed by my makeshift committee was "Dangerous, how? ".
Danger on GOT comes in various forms. Some people are dangerous due to physical strength or skill with a weapon. Some people have dangerous minds. Some people just have a lot of money and resources. Some are a combination. I came up with a semi complicated formula that weighs this out and thanks to the voters, I'm proud to present to you The 2016 Westeros' Most Dangerous Hall of Fame. Cue the violins. Click the links for additional videos.
Honorable mention
Daario Naharis
Formerly one of the captains for the mercenary army The Second Sons, Daario is supposed to be pretty nice with his hand to hand combat skills. How nice you ask? He had to murder his commanding officers to defect to Daenerys' army. Could've made the list but had to be penalized by being played by two different actors. Still he's always quick to volunteer whenever his queen needs somebody murdered, he's quick to volunteer.
Ser Jorah Mormount
Or as I prefer to call him Lord Commander of the Friend Zone. Blatantly in love with his Khaleesi, he would fight through anyone or anything for just a whiff of that Targaryan chocha. He is a exiled knight and the current thrice fired, advisor to Daenerys.
Barriston Selmy
The former commander to the Kingsguard before being released by Jofferey. Died while in service to Queen Daenerys. Was one of the most legendary and most respected fighters of his day. When other dangerous people respect you, it says a lot.
Bronn
A smart fighter with an equally smart mouth , Bronn began as hired muscle for Tyrion Lannister. Though he shares his employers zest for whores and drinking, he's a very accomplished murderer who isn't intimidated by anyone.
Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon
Childhood friends who later in life joined forces to overthrow the Mad King, these two fighters glory days are mostly behind them when the series starts. But based on some of the memories of the other characters, neither one was to be taken lightly in their day.
The Top 25
25. Qyburn
This guy is the Westeros equivalent of a mad scientist.Once a former maester of the Citadel, he was summarily dismissed from the order for practicing forbidden experiments up to and including necromancy. You know you're a bad man when your job is to resurrect other bad men.
24. Robb Stark
Oldest son and heir to Ned Stark. the self proclaimed King of the North; A noted tactical genius and military commander. He was a real problem for some of the other characters on the show until he was betrayed by Walder Frey.
https://youtu.be/duWi6FR6PGw
https://youtu.be/duWi6FR6PGw
23. Lord Walder Frey
One of the most evil old geezers in the seven kingdoms. He is notoriously touchy and never forgets an insult. If he ever tells you that the beef is squashed, don't you believe it. The set up is coming.
https://youtu.be/j8K_GWbqw7k
22. Stannis Baratheon
https://youtu.be/BfvRmtRMEGc
https://youtu.be/ED66yqjstU4
21. Lady Olenna Tyrell
Don't let the gray hair and wrinkles fool you. This is one shrewd old lady who can play the game with the best of them. She's got plans inside of plans. Originally higher on the list but I had to drop her due to her lack of retaliation against the High Sparrow for imprisoning her kids. But I'm sure she'll come back with a vengeance.
20. Oberyn Martell
In my opinion one of the pound for pound most dangerous characters ever. Could kill you with a weapon or poison just as easy. I fought for the Red Viper of Dorne to be higher on the list but most of his street cred is based on reputation. And when he did fight, he wound up on the wrong side of one of the greatest comeback efforts in the history of violence.
19. Lord Roose Bolton
Former bannerman under Robb Stark, until he betrayed him to become Warden of the North, this is one of the most icily cold and calculating dudes out there. How evil is he? The symbol for his house is flayed man. For those of you who don't know what that is, Google that shit!
18. Jaime "The Kingslayer" Lannister
17. The High Sparrow
Head Figure of a group of religious fanatics, sorta like the pope, who uses religion to incite the masses, manipulate governments, and justify atrocities, you know, sorta like the pope. His religious standing makes him more powerful than kings and queens on occasion.
https://youtu.be/SiMyExHhAC4
16. Jaquen H'ghar
16. Jaquen H'ghar
Aside from having the coolest way of speaking of himself in the third person, Jaquen H'ghar is a member of the deadliest order of assassins in history, The Faceless Men. Able to alter his appearance at will, Jaquen considers himself a loyal servant of the God of Death.
15. Sandor "The Hound" Clegane
Originally served as the sworn sword of King Joffrey, until he quit his job in the most spectacular fashion. After that, he spends the rest of his time serving as the de facto body guard of Arya.
https://youtu.be/tozme1J7PpY
14. Brienne of Tarth
Though she is the eldest daughter of Lord Selwyn Tarth, Brienne is no dainty lady. She's very fond of strapping on her armor and mixing it up with the baddest dudes in Westeros including The Kingslayer, The Hound and just once a bear.
13. Jofferey
https://youtu.be/k8L4N3uphVM
12. Bran
11.Tyrion Lannister
10. Lord Varys
9. Tywin Lannister
8. Daenerys Targaryan
7. Jon Snow
6.Cersei Lannister
5. Mellisandre
4. Arya Stark
3. The Mountain Gregor Clegane
2. The Night's King
1. LittleFinger
What can I say about this slick talking s.o.b. right here? Aside from being directly responsible for 99% of the carnage on the show, these dude has no loyalties and zero morals, making him the official number one contender.
and now, the grand champion of danger in Westeros , The king of mean for 2016
RAMSEY BOLTON!
When I conducted the poll to come up with these rankings, Ramsay came in number one with a bullet! He was easily the consensus pick. You know a dude is dangerous when cutting off Theon's dick was like the 5th most evil thing he did.
Special Thanks to everyone who participated in the voting. We gotta do this again next year. Same time same place. And dont forget, the night is dark and full of terrors.
