Honorable Mentions: Theon Greyjoy - I think his arc in season 2 is perfect, but I don’t really like the reek character arc. It’s very repetitive because in almost every scene, Ramsay is torturing Theon, and after a while, I got a bit bored of it. Not to mention that that lasts for 3 seasons of him serving Ramsay. So Theon doesn’t really have much to do besides getting tortured for most of his screen time. Him escaping and reconciling with his sister is pretty good and is another well-done aspect in the later seasons. However, by that point, I wasn’t that attached to him. Sansa Stark - Sophie Turner did a great job in her role and her performance was always amazing. The main issue I have with Sansa is that she never has any impact on the story and is mostly passive throughout her whole journey until the end of season 5. And by that time her character was getting butchered by David and Dan. So in essence, I think she has a similar pitfall to Dany in that the later seasons should have been her best, but weren’t. Leaving me to judge her first 5 seasons in which she didn’t have a lot to do. However, Dany had a much better first 4 seasons than she did. Samwell Tarly - Sam as a character isn’t really flawed, but I don’t think he can really compete with the characters on my list. The two best aspects are his humorful spirit that contrasts the dreary mood of the Night's Watch and his character arc of becoming braver. The character arc though is pretty generic and right away that would make me put him under other characters. Not to mention he spends a lot of time with Gilly and I think she’s genuinely a boring character. Hodor - Hodor Khal Drogo - I LOVE JASON MAMOA, so it pained me not to include him. His portrayal as Khal Drogo was excellent, but when looking at the actual character there’s not a lot of depth. His small arc is pretty straightforward and he sadly dies right when he starts getting great :( Sir Jorah Mormont - He’s a cute man whose main function is serving Dany and doesn’t have a lot going on for himself, besides just serving Dany and loving her. So right away I don’t think he can compete in the top 20. The traitor scene was great, but once that happens he kind of gets deleted out of the story until he bumps into Tyrion. Brienne of Tarth - Besides the scenes where she’s talking about her past with Podrick and calling out Jaimie for being a wimp, I never really connected with Brienne on an emotional level. I like her backstory and the concept of her character is cool. It’s just that, most of her time is spent traveling around and there are barely any good dialogue scenes for her character. She kind of peaks during her travels with Jaime and It’s also ironic that one of her best scenes comes from season 8. Davos Seaworth - Davos feels like a neutral character. He doesn’t do a lot that I love nor does he do anything that I dislike. Thus making me consider him more for a top 30 instead of 20. Tormund - He’s a really fun character who’s definitely uplifted by the great work of Kristofer Hivju. It’s just that, he isn’t really complex. I think he’s similar to Bronn but he lacks different aspects that makes Bronn work so well. He’s also a character that primarily gets most of his screen time later on in the show which was when the writing took a dive.

Tywin is the best villain hands down, I think its shown when he tells Tyrion: "you'r a fool if you think He (Joffrey) is the most powerful man in Westeros. And in the scene where he walks up to Joffrey who is sitting on the throne, you see how small Joffrey is, and how much more of a commanding presence Tywin is.

Ned Stark appeared in 9 episodes and is one of if not the most memorable and impactful characters in the entire series. pretty amazing how well written and acted he was. his death makes the story great but it’s a shame we didn’t get more of him

Margaery is my personal favorite. She was clever, beautiful and manipulating, but also kind and compassionate. I personally think they kind of butchered her character in season 6, but before that, I think she was brilliant. And Natalie Dormer is just radiant in the role ♡

Awesome list, I'm just surprised alot of people overlook Theon Greyjoy. One of the most complex and well potrayed characters ever. Alfie Allen did an awesome job with his portrayal of Theon Greyjoy

Tywin is deffo number one for me. Even own a framed autograph from Charles Dance. What a performance and character.

Game of Thrones has the beauty of having an almost perfect casting for all the characters. The class incarnate remains Charles Dance

I feel like each of the Lannister’s have a some sort of ideal that speaks to what kind of character they were Tywins was Legacy Jamie’s was honor Cersei’s was family Joffrey’s was power And Tyrion’s was wisdom

Robb is one character where I can't blame D&D, because in the books he actually gets MUCH less attention.

I am surprised you didn't include Theon I mean he was the only character ever in the show that didn't get ruined in later seasons and had a great ending for his story overall.

Solid list, my only disagreement would be about Ned as I don't think the length or amount of screen time should factor in his case, I'd put him above Stannis for sure

Sansa as a character is really underrated. I think the people that don't like her feel like she is naive and annoying and makes bad decisions, which makes her one of the most realistic characters in the show. She represents a character that aims to live the life she was born for and expected to have, but then what happens when that life gets derailed. She portrays innocence that breaks more and more with each episode as she gets engulfed in a brutal world that she clearly is not equipped for. Sure she is passive and at the mercy of other characters, but that makes perfect sense. A teenage girl who is surrounded by only enemies who want to use her is not going to have much power. And it's her powerlessness in an environment that is so hungry for power that makes her character compelling.

I agree with a lot of this list, I’d also give Margaery Tyrell, Brienne of Tarth, Davos Seaworth and Samwell Tarly honourable mentions

I used to hate Catelyn but after reading the books and seeing her perspective more closely, she's easily my favourite in the series. Like you said, the emotional depth of her and all the self reflection, in my opinion, makes her loveable. But if we are talking Show only, I'd say either Arya or Tywin are the best

Bit sad that Sansa isn't on the list. I think especially in the first seasons she's a very well written character that evolves from a naive and innocent child to a woman learning more and more how this cruel world works and tries to change it in her own way.

Davos is underrated af. Best character in the show in my opinion and stays it in the later seasons. His scene where he confronts Melisandre is peak

Bran should've lowkey been number 1. Who has a better story than Bran the Broken?

Theon Greyjoy had the best story arc. And till the end of the show, he held up as the best character on the show. Unfortunately, the rest, who would be others favourite choices, were character assassinated.

I'd have put Olenna in the top 2 (alongside Tywin) since the two are probably the most brutal players of the game. Both put their family above all else. Tywin puts his family's name as the greatest priority and he will destroy anything that threatens that. Olenna is a lot more subtle, but just as brutal as Tywin. Also every time they share a scene, the scene is so interesting and they play off each other very well. Some of my favourite scenes in GoT are scenes with just Olenna and Tywin

Another thing about Ned is how he kept Jon's secret about being a bastard to his grave. He was the only person to know and he knew that. Very honorable.

margaery tyrell Is my favourite character in GoT, she is just so smart yet kind and could have done so much more

A video on Tyrion would honestly be amazing, he is such an elaborate character

The fact that characters like Theon & Yara Greyjoy, Sansa & Bran Stark, Davos Seaworth, Tormund, Ygriette, Melisandre, Brienne of Tarth, Jorah Mormont, Khal Drogo, Margery Tyrell, Renly Baratheon, Shae, Gendry, Podrick, Osha, Hodor, Samwell Tarly, Gilly, Shireen, Barristan Selmy, Pycelle, Maestor Aemon, Jaqen H'ghar, Thoros of Myr and there's still more that I could name are so well written and have so many great moments but are still not on list and some nowhere near (and quite rightly so) shows just how brilliant George RR Martin's writing is and how great the early series are too. I've loved watching these videos as I'd forgotten just how brilliant it was thanks to the awful final series. I'm going to sound like a Lannister fanboy here but Tyrion, Tywin and Jamie are my favourites. Jamie and Arya definitely have the best character journeys and arcs

My personal favorite is Jaime, but I was indeed expecting to see Tywin in number one given how much great scenes he had and also had the chance of never going to later seasons when he could also have become a dull character. I just would have put Varys and Baelish a bit higher, but I like villains too much for my own good.

I can only speak for myself, but Tywin got me into ASOIAF, and was the only character not ruined by D&D. Excellent portrayal and performance, nearly flawless

Jack Gleeson absolutely owns Joffrey, Iwan Rheon is a wonderful replacement in the later seasons

They might not be the best written characters, but my favorite characters are ser Jorah Mormont and ser Davos Seaworth. Jorah starting as a spy trying to win his pardon and falling in love with Daenerys, being rejected but staying out of sheer love and devotion, and just his general knowledge and mentor vibe make him great to me. I loved the arena scene, and the scene when he comes back to Daenerys after Sam heals his grayscale. Davos, on the other hand, is kind of the later equivalent of Ned, who was the stabilising force thanks to whom the Starks and to an extent the kingdom's politics remained stable, a man of honor and principles. Davos, while not being nearly as influential as Ned, stands out as a beacon of morality, honesty and genuine devotion to the good of the people, somewhat like Varys but unlike him, he refuses to use questionable or destructive means. His relationship with princess Shireen and his opposition to Melisandre, as well as his counseling to keep the main characters on track made him really stand out to me. And also, being the Onion Knight is pretty cool :)

A characrer often overlooked is Syrio Forel. He's so charismatic and cool that, despite the very short screentime, managed to win me over. Overall though, my favourite characters are Tyrion and Tywin without any shadow of a doubt. Their relationship speaks volumes to the beautifully intricated, complex and dark events that unfold in both father and son lives, especially in the books.

My top 6 6. Oberyn Martell 5. Margaery Tyrell 4. Cersei Lannister 3. Tyrion Lannister 2. Olenna Tyrell 1. Tywin Lannister

Rob was my favorite until his end. Same with Ned. Ned was my favorite in season 1, didn't know that was gonna be his only season. Rob was great as leader until season 3 where he started making dumb choices, still the saddest death imo. I was really looking forward to seeing Rob and Jon meet again too, and maybe fight side by side😭

Bronn is a top 10 character. His simplicity is what makes him interesting. In a world where everyone complicates things to him life and society is very practical and logical. He doesn't waste time with fluff and is straightforward in his goals, minus all the game playing other characters do. That's the charm. He's like the middle finger to that society. "But what if I don't?"

Your video is edited so beautifully and badass. I was in tears of joy hearing your passion for the characters

I actually like how Ramsay’s never explained why he turned out so evil. I prefer to think that he was simply an extremely rare case of someone whose environment had little to no shape over him compared to his intrinsic nature. It’s it sets him apart from even characters like Joffery who while almost as evil, was at least bred to never question himself.

I've always liked Jon but I've never understood the level of hype around him in the fandom. While is character development is good it is often quite predictable in the way he develops. As well as the fact that in the show even in the early sessions his story line feels a bit Hollywood. If you don't believe me just remember the scene when he climbs the wall. Both of which sets him apart in my opinion from what makes the rest of the Game of thrones characters great.

This video made me smirk at EVERY character. The Tywin description + the music is breathtaking!

i love ser davos, a regular person who is thrust into a conflict so much greater than himself, yet manages to have such a profound impact. he is the north pole of stannis's moral compass and a real breath of fresh air to a story about kings, queens, lord, ladys, warrior, assasins, and withces, he isnt special and he isnt rich and he isnt mighty. but hes an honest and good man

I agree with your take on Robb. He’s one of my favorite characters so I have some bias but I agree that he wasn’t used to his full potential. The show made him look like an idiot with his choices. Richard Madden did an amazing job with the character but I think that some of the writing simplified his character and the circumstances his death, making him look like an idiot for going to the twins. In the book Robb had to get that army to save the north and not to take casterly rock like the show made it out.

I generally agree with this list. But although Tywin is the best villain in the story, he does not really have any development or arc compared to Tyrion or Jaime, making them more endearing characters in my experience.

Thanks for an awesome video dude I really enjoyed your take on the characters

great video, definitely agree with a lot of these picks

Cersei is one of the best written characters ever in a tv show

Ned Stark will always be my favourite, he wasn't in it for long but he was just an amazing character and so well acted by Sean Bean

Your videos are very well made, mate. Subbed! I love that you incorporate The Witcher soundtracks on your videos. Don't know why but it fits perfectly. I look forward to hear your take on House of the Dragons.

Love the Gaunter O’ Dimm music in the background for Little finger& Varys. Nice touch 👍🏾

I really appreciate your work behind these GoT videos because you have to watch all of it or atleast some of it over and over again. I would be really interested in watching your videos for some other shows that you like/dislike.

Tywin, Cersei, Jamie and Tyrion for me are the best characters in the whole damn series, the best written, best performed, always standing out in any scene. Those bastards have my heart, I love them.

I love you for putting all witcher soundtracks in your videos

Man, I Love you for putting Toussaint music from The Witcher 3 in the background.

So happy for the love for Cersei ❤

oberyn martell will always be my favorite! i rewatch his scenes and i swoon because of how quickly he won me over. he was so genuine, courageous, and charismatic!

Dude, loved hearing the ancestor spirit music in the background!

Great list kind of surprised Tywin wasn't number 1 however you made an excellent point for Tyrion. Thanks for another great video Supercuts. Love you bro lol :)

To say Catelyn changed the course is an understatement. She made 2 crucial decisions that gave Tywin the green light to effffff them up: 1. Taking Tyrion allowed Tywin to go to war 2. Freeing Jaime (Robb’s bulletproof vest!) allowed Tywin to plot the Red Wedding 💒

You probably won't read this but Sansa in my opinion is an incredible character. Remember what Tyrion said about her: Lady Stark...you might survive us yet. She became incredibly witty (but still naive due to being sheltered most of her life) at just 13 years old in the first season (in the series because in the books she is 11) She hid the fact she hated Joffrey for the LONGEST of times, until she finally confided in the Tyrells. Sansa went from a spoiled princess to an incredible woman. I do hope in the books her arc is dealt with better, because I felt that her transition into a powerful woman felt rushed in season 5-8. And the way Dumb and Dumber made Sansa say that she became stronger due to her abuse...WHAT THE HECKKKKKKK. On the contrary, sex*al abuse and psychological abuse WEAKENS a person...and we never really saw Sansa dealing with her trauma. In my opinion, she is the character that has suffered the most throughout the series. -Being beaten in front of everyone -Saw her dad being beheaded in front of her -Having to LIVE and say she loves the people who killed her father, mother and brother -Married to the dwarf(although Tyrion is a good person and was more of a blessing, but to a 14 year old child is unacceptable)...in the books Tyrion almost consumates the marriage🤢 -Being almost rap*d by random people in the streets -Queen Cersei being manipulative towards her -Little finger and his weird obsession over her -Being used as a pawn to murder Joffrey -Being married to RAMSEY, and basically being treated as a sex*al slave in her OWN home (in the series because in the books she is still in the Eirye) People don't understand what George RR Martin was trying to expose through her character...how the innocent get caught up in the power gane and they need to grow up faster. And the most important thing I believe George was trying to explain through Sansa is how a person who is considered a *pawn* in the games of more powerful characters, can learn how to play and become an important piece. George doesn't want us to underestimate Sansa and I believe her character will have an incredible journey in the books. Sansa isn't a warrior-like character like Arya, doesn't have dragons like Dany, wasn't educated enough like Tyrion...she was raised to become a proper lady and marry. She didn't have any knowledge about the game of thrones...she had the LEAST advantage out of all the characters due to being trapped in the Red Keep and being the daughter of a fallen noble house. And yet, just as Tyrion said...she survived them all.

Dude perfect liste couldn't agree more

Excellent list and ranking.

Just rewatched the series. At first I was going to say Tyrion but oh boy, Tywin cannot be surpassed. He is basically the real king of Westeros until his death. Smart as Tyrion, ruthless but astute as Cersei and I imagine in his prime days he must have been an incredible fighter, just like his other son. Not to mention not a single character could defeat him in a dialogue, not even Olena Tyrell. You add the absolutely perfect performance, and I mean that word, from Charles Dance and you get one, if not the best small screen character of all times. Best part was Arya as his cupbearer, there was so much calmness and wisdom in those scenes yet always the tension of Arya getting caught.

God this is gonna be hard. There’s so many amazing characters. My top 4 though are certain 1 = Cersei Lannister 2 = Tywin Lannister 3 = Tyrion Lannister 4 = Jaime Lannister 5 = Eddard Stark 6 = Arya Stark 7 = Catelyn Stark (also damn the emmys for not giving Michelle Fairly an emmy nomination for rains of castamere) 8 = Petyr Baelish 9 = Olenna Tyrell 10 = Jon Snow 11 = Oberyn Martell 12 = The Hound 13 = Robert Baratheon 14 = Theon Greyjoy 15 = Margaery Tyrell 16 = Varys 17 = Joffrey Baratheon 18 = Robb Stark 19 = Ygritte 20 = Daenerys Targayren HB: Bronn, Stannis (really hot take but honestly, I’m not big on how his character was interpreted from the books), Sansa, Samwell, Jorah, Brienne, Davos, Melisandre, Ramsay, Tormund. Actually, you know what, include every S1-S4 character other than Bran and Rickon and you know what, add the high sparrow because I really liked him in S5

Hey dude, I have absolutely no idea why, but I find you to be one of my most favourite channel. I'm ecstatic when you upload, its always just 👌🏿primo quality, even when it's just your opinions. I would love to see you expand in to more series like, raised by wolves, the expanse, succession, Vikings, castlevania, doom patrol, (SCP's?) etc like series. Very character driven, but honestly I just watch everything you upload anyway. Ow btw its not that GOT content is boring, so you can also just keep that going. Love from Somalia

Great list man!

Olenna Tyrell is hands down my favorite character and Diana Rigg is mesmerizing in the role. AND she took out the monster Joffrey. Brienne is also a favorite and I love the scene where it is clear that the red haired wildling is attracted to her and the look on her face is priceless.

Catelyn is a very complex and deep character. Idk why people don't like her. Also yeeeeah Tywin could've gotten number one honestly, he's such a powerful figure in every scene he's in.

Great list. Would love, if you make a video about the best duos/dynamics in the show.

I love how your videos are like.. „yea, I’m gonna talk about GoT and I’ll put the Witcher wild hunt soundtrack into the background”. Love that, thank you for making these videos :)

As you mentioned how similar is Cersei and Cat, do a video about character comparisons between people who embody (kinda) the same qualities but also different.

Tormund, Jorah and Davos are all personal favourites. Barristan just for being an alpha Chad as well

I love how the music switches into the "Gaunter O'Dimm" theme when Petyr Baelish comes on the list.

Loved how you sneaked in some Ghost of Tsushima soundtrack hahaha

Tywin is 1 for me. Stannis is 2 or 3 for me competing with Daenerys.

Theon has to be in the top 5... miles ahead of Jamie lannister, Theons ending is one of the best on TV and so is his character arc. Just a shame the guy who made the video doesn't feel the same way I do because the feeling I still get from theon is untouched from anything else.

Dude I just love it when you put The Witcher music in the background

When I saw this video in the video list, I was a bit afraid to play it. But now I am glad I watched it. I thought that the video would be made from the most boring, brainless, or mainstream-driven perspective possible, but no, that was not the case. It was such a nice surprise that you actually made this list basing it on some fairly uncommon, yet thought-provoking and interesting arguments. You even put some of the hated characters among the first ten and explained your point of view nicely. Respect for this list. You have my like. :)

I hope you never stop making GoT videos

Cersei seasons 1-8 is the best character by far. Anyone who was better was done DIRTY after Season 4. Cersei seasons 5-7 still had some interesting developments. everyone else got fucked.

This list is perfect!!!!

Ever frame Tywin was in was perfect I’m so glad to see him high up on yours aswell

Cersei and Melissandre compete for #1 for me, Cersei is easily one of the most complex characters with the most interesting relationships; and Melissandre being the most mysterious and intimidating character in the show and starting to show vulnerability in season 8 (D&D BUTCHERED her but there were scenes where she stood out like when we lit the trench)

I'd like to see a list where who's a main character and who isn't is NOT taken into account at all. This one is a little bit better in that regard, having Tywin so high, but most lists are so predictable, having the ones with the most screen time the highest.

Glad you added some Ghost of Tsushima music in there 😊

Love how Gonther o dim soundtrack plays in the background when you start to talk about littlefinger…

This is really hard for me to choose, but I think my top three have to be Varys, Tyrion and Littlefinger. Simple because they have the absolute best lines in the early seasons.

Janos slynt's powerful friends at court won't be happy that he isn't on the list

Duuuude youre a genius for putting the mr mirrors’ theme from witcher 3 Heart of stone while talking about baelish and varys, it fits perfectly and they always reminds me of him, with their mysteriousness and all the scheming

Who the hell could possibly dislike Catelyn? Michelle Fairley was amazing and her death was (for me) the most tragic part of that whole tragic episode.

Am so glad You put Tywin in number 2 I só agree with you Tywin is ONE of my favourites and i dont see him has villain He deals with the War to protect the family and i Think anyone would and he did a hell of a job i really dont see him has a villain but a character who is very smart and knows how to survive in westeros My favourite character : Littlefinger, Tywin, Varys and Stannis

Tywin is definitely one of the best antogonistic characters I have ever seen in any movie and show. He's so special that I can't compare to any others. I don't mean he is unmatchable higher but he is different. Tywin has power and wealth so he lacks empathy for others who doesn't. He just make me empathize a man who has no empathy. Besides that all he is so terrifying I fear him as hell whenever I see him in show like he was always planning to kill someone I loved, especially after red wedding.

Idk, if someone mentioned this. But I LOVE that added Mr. Mirror theme (from W3) in the background when talking about Petyr Bealish... Always gives me chills.

I love how you juxtaposed Little Finger with Ganter O'Dimms Musique on the background

For me, the show died with Tywin. In my opinion he is #1, closely followed by Theon (mostly because of Alfie's acting, not what D&D did with him)

I love the witcher & skyrim background music

thanks for reminding me how beautiful the witcher ost is. lmao the gaunter o dimm theme fits Littlefinger pretty well

Cersei was always the best character and I'll die on that boat. Lannisters as a whole truly shinned though the series with more complexity than the other houses.

Jon was my favorite from the jump. I’m a sucker for the hero archetype. Also because I was more interested in the White Walker storyline than anything else.

I’ll say it again. Love how you use the Witcher music in your videos.

My boy put Elden Ring music in this video?! Take my like, Good Sir!

Tywin is always no.1 Charles Dance is one of my all time favourite actors. He has a commanding presence on the screen is just... mwah *chef's kiss*

The moment when the Heart of Stones theme kicks in at the point where Littlefinger gets his rank is just perfekt. overall I just love to hear this The Witcher and Skyrim music in this GOT videos it just fits perfect.

Putting the Gaunther O' Dimm's ost in the background while talking about littlefinger is so fitting

I totally agree with your number 1 pick

Sansa and the hound will always be my favorites. Their relationship in the book is so interesting. Then once separated they continue to be equally interesting. Great list!