Game of Thrones: Why Tyrion Should Be King

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[@johnmartin4119]

The Take please do an analysis of Lion King

[@taycarroll1124]

At 13:58 the picture you showed was that of Aerys I the mad king name was Aerys II.

[@eduardocampos5739]

I love your channel, having said that, F you; Stannis will be king.

[@Ashkenightcrawler]

This is a bit nit picky, sorry, but at 13:58 that’s the wrong King Aerys picture up. That’s a picture of king Aerys I, not Aerys II. They were two very different kings. It’s an easy mistake, but one that I just thought should be made note of.

[@MADGUNSMONSTER]

The Take Girls, girls, did you really put out a video TODAY OF ALL DAYS?! We don't have time for all this. The Night King has Dany's dragon, he's one of them now. The wall has fallen, the dead march south. Now grab your arms and armour and man the battlements. Make videos later...... If we survive.

[@JohnNovakovich]

Why is it that every KZbin channel can come up with better endings than the actual showrunners?

[@epiquewenqa]

that's what im saying! this excuse that "they had the book to refer to but now they dont" just scream lazy and unimaginative writing. The writers should be ashamed to call themselves writers if THAT is what they can come up with after 7 seasons!

[@moviebreak7477]

In the show Tyrion is kind of the king .

[@painoftheheart12]

The fact that if anyone else thought it, they immediately felt they had to rewrite the entire plot because NO ONE CAN KNOW.

[@michaellegenstein6987]

@@epiquewenqa after 6 season I would arguee. If you ask me, season 7 is already part of the problem!

[@VS-mn4tv]

lol so true

[@foley15136]

Tyrion is essentially king. Bran is pretty much a perfect Master of Whisperers.

[@CC-tl3zs]

And to think that this was missed

[@ythandlename]

Bran being king would be a unmovable figurehead. Can't be intimidated, lied to or threaten but can't accurately emphasize with his subjects. Tyrion doing most of the weight lifting while Bran acting as a gateway to prevent corruption seems like the perfect duo as a monarchy.

[@abeybekalu9536]

@@ythandlename You mean empathize?

[@jamjam8438]

@@abeybekalu9536 spelling/grammar policing is so last decade bro.

[@onlinefool9931]

Dand D : I beg to differ

[@chaoscontrol6755]

Technically he is. Bran said he doesn't want it. So he made Tyrion his hand. Which has all the powers of king without being king. Tyrion is king, Bran is just the face

[@minners19]

Bran just kicks it in screen saver mode until needed. So yeah, I agree. 😊

[@justicestanford5894]

Tyrion is the present. Bran is the future

[@TheGeekyHippie]

Guess it makes sense that he'll actually be ruling the Six Kingdoms now as Hand to Bran. I don't see Bran being much of a hands on sort of monarch, so it will be Tyrion for most of it.

[@MelissaTreglia]

I feel like Bran -- the guy who doesn't desire anything -- will eventually abdicate the throne of the Six Kingdoms, once Tyrion has been fully installed in his duties as Hand of the King (making him the effective leader of Westeros in all but name). Tyrion will be named by Bran as successor, and Bran will fuck off from King's Landing back to... well, whatever the Three Eyed Raven's supposed to be doing.

[@mutt8553]

Could be a reference to how Tywin acted as King while being the hand when the Mad King was on the throne

[@C104-k5m]

@@MelissaTreglia because the story followed such a logical conclusion in season 8...

[@ismata3274]

In dune terms, Bran is the other memory of a reverend mother sort of, whereas tyrion is the personality and will of the reverend mother itself. Bran saying I am not bran anymore means he,(bran the owner of the body) has no real absolute rule between the legion inside him. His words to Jamie strengthens the notion. They together form Leto II, god emperor, in functionality. If bran multitude wishes that is. I believe that's why bran refused winterfell because by rights it was brans, not the multitudes. So he/it didn't have the right to winterfell. But kingship was being appointed regardless of blood, by sort of merit?(yeah, not much but absolutely not by inheritance at least), so he could have the right to become the king, just like anyone (one might even attemp to rationalize including a horse of those lords, as a cynic vote😅), if they were to be selected.

[@RizztrainingOrder]

Well hopefully he doesn’t plan, strategize or scheme in any way as hand. Show Tyrion is horrible at it after he kills the man that granted him his power that he loved exercising over everyone. Just as entitled as all the other main characters.

[@daniharkness00]

Sansa queen of the north, and Tyrion king of the south. They get along and between them they have support from most of all of the 7 kingdoms.

[@Rahim.ali80]

I wanted Tyrion if not Aegon Targaryen 6th of his name

[@Brandonhayhew]

She does not deserve to be the queen of her Independent North nor the imp does not deserve any reward for his service.

[@kokichiouma1555]

nope pretend jon is king of the north PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[@DRush76]

Tyrion had arranged a dangerous situation within Westeros by allowing Sansa to become the Northern realm's ruler, while brother Bran sits on the throne. Dangerous and stupid.

[@Brandonhayhew]

@Dee Rush a decisions like that would doom all of westeros. Edit: IMO: Westeros should have been divided into seven independent kingdoms

[@tariqthomas9090]

I feel like Tyrion ending up on the Iron Throne would probably be the only option that literally everyone would be okay with. Dany is a great conqueror, but a subpar ruler. Jon is a just honorable leader, but he is not a great politician and is not particularly smart at playing the game. Tyrion, however, is humble, smart, and full of integrity.

[@kafkaesque3709]

True. Great warriors don't always make good Kings. Intelligent and charismatic bastards do.

[@Lady_Vengeance]

Tariq Thomas Unfortunately I feel that they’re setting up Sansa to be the ruler. Hence why they’ve recently given her the mantle of “smartest person in all of Westeros who plays the game better than anyone.” Will be hugely disappointing but feels almost inevitable now.

[@Brainwatch]

Full of Integrity that girlfriend wrangler and father murderer. And some other bad stuff in the books, but hey he`s drunk and makes funny eunuchsjokes

[@tariqthomas9090]

Brainwatch I don’t know about Book Tyrion but TV Tyrion is a pretty great guy. As far as Shae and Tywin..meh, they deserved it. I agree about the eunuch jokes, though.

[@tariqthomas9090]

Lady Vengeance I like Sansa, so I wouldn’t be too disappointed but I see what ur saying.

[@dannieespitia]

At the end I felt like he’s the real king. Bran was there for five seconds and then left to “look for Drogon” and Tyrion stays to literally handle everything.

[@minners19]

Exactly, he basically IS King. Bran just kicks it in screen saver mode until "needed", so Tyrion is basically RULING the 6 kingdoms.

[@violetbrandi9766]

That's how the Hands have always been dude look at Jon Arryn, Tywin Lannister, and even Qyburn.

[@roberthorning1089]

Tyrion is my favorite. I also think Peter Dinklage has done the best acting in the entire series. Loved the scene when he said all he’s guilty of is being a dwarf.

[@rafaelm.bolson510]

Its incredible

[@lindsayhangos5605]

peter dinklage, Alfie Allen, and Rheon Iwan, were hands down the best actors in this series. They delivered their roles so fluidly. With the earlier source material, it was pure magic

[@andersenzheng]

@@lindsayhangos5605 Charles Dance gives me chills with his looks. the power of acting with mere eye contact.

[@evie3148]

I loved him in the beginning of the series.. but his character arc has gone down hill a lot these past two seasons. I feel that if he did betray Daenerys for someone else it would be someone as clever as him. I think instead of being on the throne he might try to get Sansa on the throne. She actually cares about the people verses Daenerys.

[@lauragraves4342]

Robert Horning yes. And yes. Just yes.

[@ricardoperez8879]

*Started off TEAM DANNY...then i switch to TEAM JON...but now i am fully committed to TEAM TYRION. Hope the little man gets the throne. Honestly, he is deserving of it.*

[@maimoua3992]

I’ve always been team stark and team Tyrion

[@Garium87]

"... and drink. I survived so far!" I just love the character.

[@Mr.-Roybot]

It could happen. It would also be a huge middle finger to Tywin Lannister that the dynasty that lasts for a thousand years starts with Tyrion. And that's what this story is about: the cripples, bastards, and broken things coming into power when no one expected them to do so.

[@Cornytaurus]

holy shit....I’ve never once thought of this.

[@kevinw712]

I'm fine with Tyrion ending up on the throne (though I still think NO throne is the most likely ending of all), but I reeeeeeeally don't want him to be a Targaryen. Maybe it's set up better in the books for that kind of reveal, but I don't feel like it has been in the show. Plus it feels like it would hugely undercut the relationship he's always had with Tywin.

[@Mr.-Roybot]

@@kevinw712 From what I remember it hasn't been pushed in the books like R+L=J. It's more of a theory that you can kind of connect together rather than a trail of breadcrumbs leading somewhere.

[@topnotchshinobi]

@@kevinw712 Tyrion for first President of Westeros? :D

[@kevinw712]

@@topnotchshinobi I've seen some theorize that it does become more of a democracy, but with the leadership being given to Varys. But by now in the series, that would seem too unnatural. And for the first few years, Varys was always one of my favorite characters, but he's just fallen way too much into the background now for it not to seem abrupt he'd be given control at the end of this. Say what you will about Tyrion not being AS smart in the last couple seasons as he was in the first few, but his very basic presence hasn't really fallen to the wayside as much as Varys' has.

[@Ben.Hubble]

People think when he said "by the end of all this I expect one of you to be wearing this pin" is foreshadows death. Maybe its foreshadowing the fact hell be king instead of the hand. Hmm.

[@mxchic05]

Good point!

[@debiniesz8244]

when does he say that?

[@georgeporter32]

Deborah Niesz season 8 ep 2

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

What if his Hand will be Jorah!

[@debiniesz8244]

@@georgeporter32 thank you, I must have missed it :/

[@noorie_noorie_]

I want Tywin to roll over in his grave for this. Tyrion the dwarf, last Lannister surviving.

[@Marviczekpusiczek]

I know that Cersei has probably already lost her child (if she ever was pregnant) but if she is still pregnant, for the love of everything I know, please let her die at childbirth while giving birth to a dwarf. Then let Tyrion inherit the Casterly Rock and raise Cersei's child as his own. Wishful thinking I know, but it just sounds great.

[@RizztrainingOrder]

Well Tyrion wouldn't be alive if it weren't for Tywin, ironically, nor would Tywin be dead if it wasn't for Tyrion.

[@SharonPernes]

Maybes if the NK ends up in KL, he can resurrect Tywin. That would be cool for Tyrion to kill him again.

[@groovynipple7092]

Pavel Marv Yes! And that child can be Tyrion’s heir! If he has no children of his own. I like that.

[@drippinwet774]

He's half-Targaryen. Aerys raped Tywinn's wife. Challenge me, fools. I'll drop evidence left and right. He's purposely playing stupid right now. Its a strategy since he is in unfamiliar territory. He's fully aware of the hatred toward his family AND the last thing he wants is to repeat the mistakes of his father Tywinn's shadow casted over Aerys' during his rule. The people believed that Tywinn held the real power. Its also courtesan. He lost his royal status the moment he put an arrow through Tywin's heart. Its all strategy rn. Cersei won't even see Tyrion coming. Tyrion is also the only person who has shown a significant amount of financial control and focus. We'll need that person as they take a broke Throne.

[@hadrom420]

The made up speculation endings are way better than the actual ending

[@WofulAverage8]

Paul v technically Tyrion is King

[@ExplosionChimp]

Someone did the math after season 7, Tyrion has had contact with more characters on the show than any other character. He has met and interacted with basically every major character on the show since season 1.

[@wadewilson8011]

Well the showrunners themselves confirm this.

[@Ash_Rein]

I’ve been thinking this since I started reading the books. He’s my favorite character; And the only one who could rule well. Danny is a good conqueror that is horrifyingly bad at ruling. John is a inspiring leader who lets his guard down too much. Tyrion has always suffered. He has always had to adapt. He has always had empathy, kindness, and ruthlessness I honestly Will never forgive The show runners for taking out Taisha really loving him though. There was absolutely no reason to keep that out of the show.

[@MyssBlewm]

This reminds me of Dumbledore in one of Harry Potter books saying that those who are best to rule are the ones who want it least. That is certainly very true for Jon Snow, and to some extent Tyrion. Tyrion wants to be the man behind the leader because he knows that is where the true power lies. It would be a significant moment if Tyrion does become the one to sit on the iron throne. He never wanted it and no one else has ever considered it, but he would be a great leader. If not to be the king of Westeros, I believe Tyrion will bring peace. Maybe he will be the creator of democracy in Westeros.

[@greggor07]

Dumbledore was arguably wrong...a wise man once said that those who are the best to rule are the ones who want it just enough, not those who want it least or those who want it too much. :)) Tyrion for the first president of the Republic of Westeros!!

[@josh420masterB]

@@greggor07 Are you trying to pass your own statements off as ancient wisdom?

[@greggor07]

@@josh420masterB I would never do that! lol

[@greggor07]

@Ruthie Bella Well I guess by definition those who don't want the power too much also don't want it for the sake of power but in order to do good things. Those two things aren't mutually exclusive. All I'm saying is, I'm agreeing that Tyrion is the most rational option. People who are utterly disinterested in ruling and politics, make lousy rulers. As evidenced in the real world and in GoT. Jon is a lousy ruler.

[@greggor07]

@Ruthie Bella And Daenerys would be even worse than him btw. Just my opinion.

[@afrinsayed5902]

Tyrion and Sansa will make the most realistic, witty, humane and politics savvy couple ever!

[@elenavanderwoodsen9783]

It will be a disappointing end it that's how it ends.

[@AA-np5tj]

Omg I agree! Love them together

[@ss-nc2dy]

No they wouldn't. Sansa is a warden of the north. She needs a match that will win her alliances and establish the safety of her people. Remember what Game of Thrones taught us with Rob Stark- Nobility doesn't have the privilage of marrying for love.

[@afrinsayed5902]

@@ss-nc2dy Jaime and Cersei will die that's pretty much confirmed. Tyrion gets the Casterly Rock as the last living Lannister, if the writers don't fuck up for a surprise effect like ep3 ending.🤢 Sansa cannot get a better suitor from a noble house (unless Aegon decides to marry her to strengthen the Stark-targ alliance)- this is from the audiences point of view. From the show's pov, if she doesn't re-marry Tyrion, her next suitor would be sweet Robyn.🙄 I am okay with her ruling as a single QITN but she deserves to be loved after all the shit she's gone through. Same for Tyrion.

[@afrinsayed5902]

@@elenavanderwoodsen9783 your personal opinion. It'd be a poetic justice. A demon monkey and a traitor's daughter- whom the world despised and misused, never considered them contenders for the throne or barely even sympathized, two realistic human being who survived only through exploiting their situation- ascending the throne and ruling the 7 kingdoms. They're marriage was one of the major political marriage, a forced one with no love. This time, they'll remarry and take the thrones. However after seeing the quality writing in Ep3, (🤢) I shouldn't be so optimistic. Should probably assume a Disney style ending with Jonaerys or Gendarya being the endgame.🤢

[@jaqenhghar5794]

If tyrion becomes the king, i would forgive D&D for everything.

[@mohammedtalaat1896]

A man must serve the faceless god instead of wasting time on KZbin

[@razvanzamfir1545]

Apparently leaks don't point towards that, so keep the rage on :)

[@21pilotstillidie58]

Forgive them for an amazing show that makes since

[@TokyoXtreme]

Jaqen H'ghar It’s such a great ending that It hurts even more to know that it won’t happen. What a shame.

[@yusufjorgenz5951]

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[@birdmanT7]

I also hoped that Tyrion would become the king but he still became a hand to the King and next to Bran is actually a great pair to rule with empathy and care.

[@tereziamarkova2822]

I am not a fan of the Tyrion Targaeryen theory. It kind of undermines his conflicted relationship with his dad when he, you know, isn't his dad. After all, Tyrion in many ways shares Tywin's best qualities, as well as some of his vices, and the ultimate irony of his least loved child being his true heir is just too delicious to forsake for some stupid secret heritage.

[@hannah6034]

Agreed. It just seems silly to have yet another secret Targ - so close to the seat of power too. Also I think that Tyrion IS very much the son of the 'great' Tywin Lannister is kind of important. That he fathered someone with a physical disability- and amazing brain - as well as an all star jock like Jaime- because stuff like that is random and meaningless and how Tywin treated him was appallingly cruel. Making creepy inbred and mad Aerys his father would play into the image of the dwarf as something sinister and basically go against the whole point of the Tyrion / Tywin thing.

[@jonathan0225]

I agree, tho I wouldn't mind having the twins being the secret targaryens. Cersei is more like aerys with her obsession to let everything else burn..and Jaime being treated by Tywin as his golden son when in fact, he's Aerys's bastard..and I also feel like the twins' names could pass as targaryen names with the a's and e's sounds .

[@dj_isnt_scared]

but why? tywin raised him, despite not being his father

[@jonathan0225]

@@dj_isnt_scared like most, I think it's better for the story to have Tyrion as the only legit offspring of Tywin.

[@dj_isnt_scared]

jo lelis implying that is what most think wtf

[@thabimajija856]

I am GENUINELY afraid to watch S8E3. Like, my anxiety is in full force.

[@bobthecopywriter]

Thabisile Sibongile Majija You are not the only one.

[@tomhenry2310]

Nerd lol

[@tacleohjoe7577]

Go outside and play ...

[@pseudonymousbeing987]

When watching Got for the first time recently I had an interesting experience with the red wedding. Sadly I was somewhat aware of it, and I dreaded it, it was only when the episode started that I remembered what would happen. But as it got closer to the scene, I couldn't do it at that moment, I had to pause and wait. After some time my emotions where more controlled and I almost didn't feel it all. Almost. In the end I definitely felt it.

[@PittsburghSonido]

Dude even at the end of ep2 i was nervous. Like, they all gunna die...

[@jessetellez3924]

Tyrion/Varys 2019 Whatever their price he'll beat it!

[@stevendchu]

The Amazing Spider Half-Man

[@jammnbredd]

Westeros would never know how lucky they are to have these two looking after them. And I hope Varys lives a long life as the hand and then dies of old age -- completing Melisandre's prediction (and, heck, she's only right fifty percent of the time).

[@haroldkline4898]

Tyrion would make a hell of a king. That's why it will never happen.

[@RustyWells2]

Watch and see!

[@samishaniyy]

Harold Kline, no tyrion should die after trying to bring back the humanity of his sister really I thought he was smart

[@haroldkline4898]

@@samishaniyy , well said! I totally agree. He's acting like a real idiot in that regard.

[@Claudia-Jotun]

Yeah that's the sad truth aint it :/

[@jenniferscott5556]

​@@samishaniyythe problem is he cares to much she is his sister and he his brother he loves them plus he is only human and humans make mistakes

[@michaelO6914]

Tyrion is most of our favorite character and him being King will be the best ending ever and it will also fulfill Sansa's dreams

[@xthefordx]

I don't know about y'all but I'm ready to see Tyrion Lannister as King and Sansa Stark as Queen.

[@neto5928]

Yeah me too.

[@afrinsayed5902]

Same!

[@shubhamgupta-sv2hn]

Very likely after ep 3 and Sansa is pretty much set up to be the queen.

[@ladyvader2648]

Yeah esp after ep 3

[@verycasul]

Eps 3 pretty much confirm this

[@commandZee]

👍I've always felt the same. Peter Dinklage has top billing on the show. Most fans seem to overlook this simple fact; it's also the most logical and practical reason why Tyrion will likely prevail.

[@forgotmyun]

Tyrion will win. Jon/Dany will die, either both or just one. I have a feeling Dany will, and Jon does not want the Iron Throne. The North will end up going to Sansa.

[@luisab5726]

@Abramelin779 Why shouldn't Sansa be Lady of Winterfell?

[@wokeaf1337]

they both will die, Dany won't endure any other regent except for her and Jon owes the Lord of the Light a Life...

[@wokeaf1337]

@krust kab Sansa meant there Aegon Targaryan aka Jon

[@wokeaf1337]

@krust kab well Sansa said herself to Jon in last season that He is good at ruling.

[@BodaciousBeverly]

Tyrion has always been my favorite character. I don't know if it will happen, but I would love to see him as king. Y'all did a lot of work on this compilation. Good job! I enjoyed it.

[@CitizenDuarte]

Tyrion of the House Lannister, The First of His Name, Rightful King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. LONG MAY HE REIGN!

[@felooosailing957]

"Death is so final, whereas life is full of possibilities". That line sums Tyrion up: he is a champion for life in its various forms (the grotesque theme), a champion of a good life (peace, plenty, even vice), a champion of preservation (of his enemies even, as we see in the execution of the Tarlys after the batlle of the loot train), a champion of eslf-preservation (not only by attempting to live, but by always attempting to better himself and to correect his ways after he makes mistakes), a man who would rather not wage war, although he is never afraid to wage it. In a show where the main enemy is death itself (which, as Lord Beric reminds us, always wins), Tyrion is the perspective of the storytellers and their agent in the story, attempting to preserve as much as can be preserved, and to wage this war against death in a manner which fits such a fight.

[@CoachJohnMcGuirk]

There is a pretty glaring reason why Tyrion went from being everyone's favorite character in the first 4 seasons to suddenly never having any witty or clever lines and being essentially just another character in the show no smarter than any other. Why is this? Because David and Dan are not that clever either. All of Tyrions best one liners and scenes were takin directly from the books. Without George R.R's voice, Tyrion is nothing.

[@CMontgomeryBurns09]

Wasn't season 5 primarily adapted from Martin's books as well? The problems are not David and Dan, as much as the book nerds like to claim --- it's how the Lannisters are most interesting when they're together, fighting amongst each other, and Dany's subplot has long been the weakest, most boring of the entire show.

[@hereisyoursign6750]

@@CMontgomeryBurns09 Exactly, Tyrion living in world of politics and tryion living in a world of warlords are two different characters

[@sakrowley]

Agreed! Pretty sure there is an article out there that says George RR Martin identifies with Tyrion the most.

[@wisdomsoptional]

The Dragon has three heads. It is poetic. The throne ruled by three relations.

[@blacksesamecandies]

Wait, so ALL of them sit on the throne? That'd be pretty cool, Tyrion has birth-right (if true) by being the eldest and male.

[@jamesspies848]

Tyrion may inherit drogon and build a saddle for him to ride him on, similar to how he designed the saddle for bran

[@xiaomiredmi151]

God please let Tyrion becomes the King. Insert from 1st book: "When he [Tyrion] opened the door, the light from within threw his shadow clear across the yard, and for just a moment Tyrion Lannister stood tall as a king."

[@ptitecame6688]

What about a LOTR end for him, with all Westeros bowing to Tyrion, making him standing taller than everyone ?

[@C.Seuthe]

I like that

[@wharrington8587]

That would've been perfect.

[@raycapetillo5569]

Honestly thought this when Sansa and Tyrion shared that moment in the crypt. Could she be his queen? I think it is a strong possibility.

[@kayisfish]

I really thought they would end up together. They respected and admired each other.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

For the brief moment that they were married. We actually saw her smile for the first tie since her fathers death.

[@carolzerucha7429]

Part-time spouses with long distance careers that keep them apart! They are at least very close friends and career colleagues. I can see them always at work with each other regarding working out plans for the best of the North and the Seven Kingdoms. Most favored nation status! Bothe the nations and the couple. And Ramsey did horrible things to Sansa’s body as she mentioned, so only Tyrion would love and accept her as she is no matter how mutilated she might be. Love and acceptance between them both. I really think they can work!

[@Choshako]

@@kayisfish Tyrion is old enough to be her father.

[@Choshako]

Tyrion's old enough to be her father, and after everything Sansa's been through, she deserves to not be married to an inappropriately older man.

[@bookmouseivy4546]

This video made me realize how much courage it must have taken for Peter Dinklage to take this role. Dwarfs are often represented in narrative/film as magical, non-human, or as a punchline and here he is playing a fully human, emotionally complex and brilliant man with a huge archetypal hero's journey. I'm so proud of him.

[@TheGlssr60]

Perhaps that's why he's called an "actor".

[@manymusings]

My prediction is as follows: Tyrian sits Iron throne. Sansa his queen. Jon is King of the north Gendry gives up his title to be with arya Dani makes a mistake out of anger and dies. Dragon dies. Sam and bran work at the citadel

[@minhnguyen5888]

True, this is on my mind,too. Considering what Sansa said to Tyrion privately in episode 4.

[@ppsarrakis]

if this happens im gonna forgive all the shit the show has thrown to me... it would be considerable epic but i dont think they got the balls to do it.... edit: but why would Gendry have to give up his title?

[@manymusings]

@@ppsarrakis because Arya doesn't want the title of Lady of anything. Its not her.

[@manymusings]

@@ppsarrakis did you watch the show last night? I don't want to throw out spoilers

[@TK79123]

manymusings i like it!

[@fernandomayorga8760]

That “little like me” line gets me every time 🥺

[@blackflagsnroses6013]

That’s a huge jump in theory. Lol Still I want Sansa to remain with the North. Tyrion can have the other 6

[@HK-gm8pe]

6? iron islands are independent now , more like 5

[@Killinemkid]

@@HK-gm8pe I'm sure the Iron Islands and the Vale are going to go to the North and the Southern Kingdoms will likely be the King of Westeros.

[@dylanstukins9879]

The Iron Islands isn’t a kingdom. It’s the North, Vale, Riverlands, Reach, Westerlands, Stormlands, and Dorne. When Aegon first came over Harren the Black from the iron islands conquered the riverlands (and built Harrenhal) so it was just considered one kingdom.

[@SN00PICUS]

@@dylanstukins9879 The Iron Islands were granted independence last season, right? Nice history lesson though lol

[@shubhamgupta-sv2hn]

After this episode pretty sure aid Tyrion becomes the ruler he will have the North and the other 6 kingdoms while Sansa would also have the North and other 6 kingdoms.

[@fkitsp33d]

bold of you to post this before the battle of winterfell

[@SharonPernes]

I’m glad it’s posted. A lot of KZbinrs were wrong about Dani being pregnant by now and that Cersie would have a miscarriage or have sex with Euron on camera. So at this point posting any theory is fine.

[@fkitsp33d]

Sharon Pernes yeah no, theories are cool! but the timing on this one 😂

[@zincChameleon]

I absolutely agree. Everyone seems to miss this theme.

[@Tdot21]

This video was amazing if I was your English professor 👩‍🏫 I would give you an A+. Just found your channel and this video was a hell of a first impression. I just subscribed

[@painenvy67]

Sansa and Tyrion as King and Queen eh? I could see that happen.

[@jeangrey7941]

Aaron Green exactly she always wanted to be Queen and has been a great lady of winterfell lately.

[@amerhaddad4229]

It makes most sense if that's how it ends up. Sansa as queen and Tyrion as the king she Marries. Tyrion is very political in philosophical way (how to protect the kingdom by any means necessary) while Sansa is more of a technical politician (with the people), the one that understands the people's needs more. They complete each other as rulers.

[@zuverlassig2jl]

Me too. Have been waiting to see if the show will do the Tyrion is half Targaryan thing for a bit, but the him and Sansa thing became a real possibility in the tomb...we'll see. It wouldn't be the worst placement for him, but I have this nagging idea lingering that the writers may place him in 4he betrayal role. I'm really hoping not. Hoping his look of concern at the end of season 7 when he saw Jon go in to the bed room was not a look of negativity and need to report to Cersei:/ He has not looked too horrified at the negative comments of Dany and Sansa when being told of their disappointment of his lacking judgment in the past few episodes. Maybe because there was no lack. He knew what he was doing all along.....Booo! Hope not. I love the little guy character and want him to have grown as much as it appears. Again. We'll see.

[@ZAmanIShere]

Sansa is only loyal to the north

[@evie3148]

He can rule the south she can be the queen of the north.

[@Brandonhayhew]

Tyrion's secret origins being a Targaryen is just kinda wrong because it undermines his character and everything we enjoyed his conflict with his father and the family.

[@hereisyoursign6750]

But lore wise it would make sense, so I think as a matter of the history of the universe tryion should be an unknown targaryen but in terms of pure story, he shouldn't, I think as a comprise it should never be confirmed not denied

[@Brandonhayhew]

Your statement is nonsense, Tyrion is deformed if he had not been he be the heir to tywin's legacy. He saved kings landing and proved to be a capable political, His whole life was shit and he did hardwork and got nothing. After he killed his father.

[@hildegunnurdahl5130]

Does it? He'd still be a Lannister and Tywin still acknowledged him as his son at birth/soon after. .. The fact that Tywin might not be Tyrion's father just means that potentially Jaime and Cercei are his half siblings instead of his full siblings (and 3rd cousins?) so they'd all be family regardless. If Tywin knew his wife had been raped (and she actually was) and therefore knew about the possibility that the son his wife died giving birth to might not be his (as is likely) .. then their difficult relationship makes even more sense. So..

[@Brandonhayhew]

@@hildegunnurdahl5130 Even if was true why didn't Tywin start a war, because Tywin was ruthless bastard and so was everyone. Tyrion being a targaryen would be the same as jon. Being a secret targaryen had no impact on the story but to backstabb Dany the true Queen of Westeros.

[@sasuke40145]

We all agree Tyrion SHOULD be King...But WILL he? That's a question you can't answer...Not yet

[@anjiwhatever5644]

Probably not considering how the show seems to be butchering itself. And when that happens, show runners (any show runners) stop creating meaningful narratives and start fan-servicing or in other words creating protagonists out of most loved characters and showering them with all kinds of fortune which in this case is the iron throne😒

[@pettix3298]

Tyrion as king would be way more poetic than having Dany or Jon as ruler. I mean Dany and Jon suck at ruling to be honest - both of them had a revolt against them. And Sansa as Queen would be great but I can't imagine that she would leave the North.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Sansa being Queen in KL would make more sense than her in the North given that Jon is a true born and not a bastard.

[@kingofnamek]

I'm sorry ladies, you make a fair point, but I don't think D&D have any idea what they're doing anymore. They threw all the foreshadowing of past season of the windows.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

Nah, they clearly have followed through with their foreshadowing and the seeds they've planted. They know what they're doing. You just don't like it. There's a difference.

[@Mamaj0052]

You meant OUT THE MOON DOOR! 😉

[@kingofnamek]

@@TheGeorgeD13 You need a rewatch of the past 7 seasons.

[@pokedoctor2087]

@@TheGeorgeD13 did you watch the show dividing your attention with Facebook or something? Dumb and Dumber ruined what could have been the best show in history.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@TheGeorgeD13 ANNND you've been proven wrong by Season 8 😂

[@cassandrag3189]

Your analysis just proves the brilliance of George R.R. Martin!

[@kanedafx]

He will administer the kingdom as hand while baby Jon/Dany comes of age. (because they both die) (you heard it here first)

[@FrenzelStJan]

That is what I think too!

[@hereisyoursign6750]

They'd have to die after the battle for their to be a baby Jon/Dany though

[@johndavidson8004]

Trey Chambers I’ve heard that before

[@continuousself-improvement1879]

Baby D+J would be a bastard, though. Unless they survive the battle, marry legally (which also has some legal intricacies concerning Jon), and have that gddamn baby. I am more of the Bran Stark club: "How do you know there is an after?"

[@blacksesamecandies]

​@@hereisyoursign6750 Naw, Jon probably already impregnated Dany on that boat - it takes 10 months to bake a baby in the ol' womb. So Jon can die anytime TBH. Dany may die in childbirth - like as part of that curse she has on her. If she isn't totally barren. I'm not totally against Sansa/Tyrion -- they had some moments in episode 3 to hint at that.

[@lindseybailes2706]

I've always thought that w his mind, he should be king. Whether he will be or not remains to be seen- but I always thought he should be.

[@jayfiggs4656]

It'll be nice if Tyrion was to rule because I'm pretty sure he'll make it into a democracy because he also believes in Breaking the wheel.

[@tjs200]

@Leo Peridot Of course. You had to be the person that stooped to that level. Get over yourself and your hatred of the US. Its a fictional novel and democracy is objectively better than Cersei or Robert or the mad King.

[@tjs200]

@Leo Peridot Trump is better than a Cersei wielding absolute power. It's a system that minimizes the damages of shitty leaders

[@Rebeccaisbest27]

This channel is literally gold! Can’t wait for more takes

[@BudhagRizzo]

Dayum! I totally forgot that Tyrion was the only other guy able to touch the dragons besides Daenerys and Jon. It makes sense that he ends up on the throne.

[@7kuro7hyo7]

this might just be your best video to date! great job The Take

[@24fretsoffury]

Shireen’s lesson about the Dance of Dragons is about Jon & Dany’s inevitable “dance” that will occur toward the end of the series. Jon will be on his fathers dragon, while Dany will be on Drogon. Tyrion becoming the ruler (elected or not) may be a very big possibility, but him being Targaryen is unlikely.

[@shelliingle571]

Totally agreed. I think Tyrion will make an ultimate sacrifice to save Sansa for sake of love. I don't think the show isn't about him being king. I believe it is about him's finding the meaning that he has meant to be loved,because he hasn't have any affectionate from his family (except Jaime) and the only person that was Shirren's that had betrayed him. In the end, I think he will end up dying after someone will shown her love toward him and it will be Sansa. I think Tyrion's story that he need someone that loves him.

[@williammcalpine2718]

What if the dragon of his father’s death foreshadows his

[@victoriannecastle]

24fretsoffury there is only one dragon

[@ventusxzephyr13]

Idk, I want the white walkers to win. They seem like they'd be pretty chill about ruling the 7 kingdoms

[@fcv4616]

Literally "chill"

[@yentavegan8823]

Tyrion and Sansa falling in love or committing to each other would make the story complete

[@seanmoses5225]

EW

[@MrWhoevr]

Boring.

[@SirParcifal]

She's the only Lanister she truly trusted- he was the nicest one to her...

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@seanmoses5225 Why ew?

[@seanmoses5225]

@@thelegacyofgaming2928 because he’s known her since she was a child Dafaq u mean

[@ffflustered9qr]

I think that one of the more underrated revealing scenes of Tyrion is the one at 11:16 where he reminds Cersei--and the audience--that he loved and cared for his niece and nephews (well, not Joffrey, but definitely he wouldn't have killed the kid, especially because he loves Jamie and that's Jamie's son). It reminds us that Tyrion is harsh when needed but it's never his first option, and especially not when someone contains goodness or innocence, even with Cersei (as he said, "loving [her] children is her only redeeming quality.").

[@gingercalvert6849]

I hope so. Tyrion has been my favorite from the start. Long live Tyrion

[@badlandskid]

I been thinking lil man is a Targaryen for a while. Freeing the dragons from their chains and one of them speaking to him kinda pushed me over the edge.

[@U.B.77]

Can you imagine the vineyards if Tyrion becomes king?

[@TheGlssr60]

Instead of High Garden, Bronn will be the master of High Vineyard.

[@Pantherblack]

I have a strong suspicion that if there's anything resembling a happy ending, Tyrion's place will be to broker and shepherd it.

[@whimsyasmr1393]

Just want to say you’re my favorite video essay channel by far! Your videos are perfectly scripted, narrated, paced, and edited. Just all around wonderful work and high quality content. I see multiple millions of subscribers in the near future :)

[@jessicamay952]

I'm so happy to hear someone else say this! He will be the king.

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

I've been watching screen prism videos all day! You guys explain things the best!

[@freakyjayonline]

Check out In Deep Geek ! His channel is very good as well

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

@@freakyjayonline i dont really like his voice... it's so sleep inducing... i prefer emergency awesome and talking thrones

[@ajwinberg]

I would love to see Tyrion as king. He has proved himself worthy. But I'm bias as he is my favorite character.

[@FazerWiz]

Unless they are going to suddenly and inexplicably abandon the witches' prophecy, the person who replaces Cersei will be a new queen who is "younger and prettier". So it won't be Tyrion, unless Sansa becomes queen and remarries him - which is definitely a possibility. My bet is Sansa on the iron throne at the end.

[@nuttydishwasher5377]

We haven't heard the prophecy of the Valonghar in the tv series however. And I do believe that the younger prettier queen will indeed be the least likely one. Cercei always thought it would be Margary and later Daenerys, but it will probably be Sansa. It will be poetic justice.

[@balbertiful]

This is SO well thought out and very convincing. Tyrion being a Targaryen could be the final twist. I hope it's true now. Nice job, ladies!

[@christinalady7924]

I really enjoyed your take on Tyrion! Excellent insight.

[@bichiAllen]

Ok, I have to agree with most of this video except for the Penelope part. Mainly because I recall perfectly that he does not feel the same for Penny that she feels for him. He keeps rejecting her. And Penelope waited for her husband rejecting other suitors and she was known to be very loyal, despite having many suitors for being so beautiful. I feel, RR Martin went more for the parallel of his marriage with Sansa in the books, (maybe a little in the series too since in the series Tyrion has not been with a woman since he left Sansa and in the books Sansa has not accepted any suitor since she got married) Penelope waited for her husband for years until he came back home, so on risk to be unpopular, I believe that parallel of Penelope would fit Sansa. A friend of mine even reminded me that at some point in the book, Penny asks him what he misses from KL and he replies "My wife. The wife I barely knew" So... yeah, I think Sansa would fit more the role of Penelope.

[@Mary-Contrary]

many people think that Dany is Jon's foil, but it's always been Tyrion: Jon, raised as a bastard, actually legit Targaryen - Tyrion, raised as legit, actually a Targaryen bastard

[@SharonPernes]

Mary pretty sure the twins are Targarions. I think the mad king slept with Johanna first, as was a Kings right ‘back’ then.

[@anjamilde]

If in the end he would indeed become king, wouldn't it be great if the people would remember him as "Tyrion the Great"? All despite his not so appaerant physical height, but due to his character. It would be a bittersweet victory over all these prejudices and the superficial hate against him he had to face his entire life obly because of his look. Oh, wouldn't it be a glorious moment for him, while sitting on the iron throne, sipping on a glass of wine and thinking of his father/Tywin? Tywin on the other hand would have been so mad. What a great joy to imagine.

[@williammcalpine2718]

Anja Milde It would be very napoleonesk

[@paulamarie43]

This was exceptionally well done

[@randomvideos7295]

Love love LOVE your videos! Absolute QUEEEEENS 👑

[@ams6116]

It has always, since the start, been my dream ending. I know it won't happen, but really, wouldn't it be the best ending ever!?

[@georgbergsten6050]

I think he'll be Jon's hand

[@basedboi3956]

Georg Bergsten he gonna die bruh

[@oddbeth3948]

But Samwell?

[@georgbergsten6050]

@@oddbeth3948 I think samwell will be grand maester

[@joaovictor_of]

I'll flip the tables if Jon becomes king.

[@tuliofilho_]

If Jon becomes King, Davos will be hand. But that is very unlikely

[@damac5136]

There's a lot validity to this analysis, and you seem to even be likely on to something. Thanks for sharing!

[@immacentaur8793]

Tyrion's always been my king eversince that Jon POV in AGoT..and I love that quote from Maester Aemon back when he was still on the Wall,"Oh,I think that Lord Tyrion is quite a large man."..the show should've included that..one of my favorites..

[@robchuk4136]

Ha! Covering all our bases are we? I see u, The Take. King Tyrion, eh? Hmm...This one's a long shot...but well-argued. The judges will accept it

[@Emrys91]

5? The iron Islands are apart of the North. So its six relems not 5 😊

[@matchington1148]

Please do a video on True Detective or Vikings!

[@MyssBlewm]

True Detective for sure! I finished season 3 in one sitting. It was so addictive.

[@chamab.6800]

Right? I’d love to hear their insight and breakdown.

[@bryanskscion2229]

Viking Detective, Ragnar on the rough streets of Chicago.

[@matchington1148]

Bryansk Scion lol

[@williammcalpine2718]

While the Targaryen thing might not lead him to ride a dragon I think it will lead him to survive a wildfire attack once Cersei loses it. He also might win the people’s favor by helping them evacuate somehow from the upcoming battle

[@DMDvideo10]

This has been my belief since I heard the possibility of Tyrion not being Tywin's child but rather the Mad Kings...

[@Malkiore1]

I have my money on Tyrion also. He deserves it for one but for 2 it makes a lot of sense he is after all still married to a Stark. Who knows though

[@arialjanny]

If Tyrion should be king, Sansa should be his hand.

[@fabledbikeride9515]

Wife*

[@Dumpknoedel]

@@fabledbikeride9515 she's half his age, you creep

[@tonylex3760]

@@Dumpknoedel This is Westeros... medieval times, and don t forget in ealier drafts, Tyrion was supposed to marry Arya

[@SharonPernes]

James Mullins isn’t she still his wife? They never were divorced so that would make her marriage to Ramsey void.

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

@@SharonPernes Yes!

[@skaldicofmaldon2332]

Tyr in old norse does not mean "the god". He is a war god whose worship was largely taken over by worship of Odin. He sacrificed his hand in order to bind Fenris, the largest wolf in the world, who will be released at Ragnarok and will devour Odin, only to be avenged by Vidar the silent. From Tyr comes Tuesday. Tyr MAY be cognate with Dyeus, who may have been the chief deity of the Proto-Indo-Europeans. Pretty big stretch for symbolism for me.

[@andreadeagon2301]

skaldicofmaldon Good points. But in a pop culture video, they don’t need accuracy, just that it could be understood that way by author, show creators, or audience members who are basically familiar with Norse myth but not deeply.

[@hunnerdayEDT]

Probably why Tyrion and Sansa may be the last ones standing. Their skill of governing.

[@lainnyesty]

Absolutely amazing portrayal of Tyrion. You guys did such a good job describing Tyrion and how he might just have a chance at the Throne. I just listened to a guy in a video talk about how he believes Tyrion is and has always been conspiring against daenerys.....WHAT? WOW....does he have it wrong!!! I left him a link to check out this video to hear what Tyrion is truly like. Hopefully he'll follow the link over to your channel to hear the truth about Tyrion. Nice job!!!

[@jorgemoreno44]

Amazing analysis! ... You have done a gorgeous interpretation of the GOT Series Finale, and Tyrion was by far one of the most underwritten and underdeveloped characters this season! I am one of the many who enjoyed your work and learned from your insights. Thank you, and keep this good work going ahead!

[@athenemathews783]

Denaries is incapable of having children, John (Aegon) is a corpse, and Tyrion has seen the fault of absolute power. I think John will be forced to kill Dany- due to her lust for power and entitlement- by plunging his sword in her heart. His sword will then burst into flames, fulfilling the prophecy of Azor Ahai (Melisandre seeing 'only snow' in her flames alludes to this). He will then face the Night King with Longclaw/Light Bringer and defeat him only to be forced to take his place to bring peace to the realm (Fire and Ice). Tyrion will then take charge only to uproot the monarchy in favor of a republic and institute an election process.

[@jonathan0225]

Lol.. have you seen bridge4's video about the "swords"? Swords don't have to be the literal swords. It could be the sword on someone's nether region.

[@SharonPernes]

Snow Mathews I thought Dani would be Nisa Nisa, but since Melisandre is basically made of fire and will be back, I think it’s her that he plunges the sword into. Maybe that’s why she was so involved in finding the Prince who was Promised,

[@athenemathews783]

@@jonathan0225 True, and perhaps through plunging his 'sword' into her womb and heart, Dani will give birth to the true flaming sword. Though, I still think the likelihood of that to be implausible given the prophecy of Mirri Maz Duur.

[@jonathan0225]

@@athenemathews783 that's true. tho something tells me that mirri maz duur's curse has come to pass or is coming to pass.

[@khadijahadnan9700]

you guys are literally the best video essay channel and i watch every single videos of yours! i hate that you guys are so underrated but still ur videos are so high quality! pls keep it up I recommended your channel to all my friends and family! Thank you for everything.

[@damavenkat700]

Take a bow. This channel deserve more views than any other trashy ones

[@TheAgavi]

i subbed

[@sparkybish]

“Guess again!” I forgot about that line. I love Tyrion.

[@Lori-xt2lf]

All I care about is that they don’t leave us hanging on who rules at the end.

[@apatheticallyconcerned6574]

I hope all these connections you're making are accurate and Tyrion really does become King, I really do. Because it would mean the show has actually had a plan for these characters from the beginning. But, after tonight's episode and the Night King's death with no explanation of why he existed or what his purpose was despite years of build up with the white walkers from literally episode 1 of season 1....I am starting to get worried the show runners don't have a plan at all. This could end up being the most disappointing show in terms of resolution to have ever been on tv.

[@blacksesamecandies]

They literally said what his purpose was the episode prior though? Night King wants to snuff out all life, erase man from the planet, doing so by killing Bran (the memory of all man) then they will be nothing without animals without their history/memory. Night King was made by the Children of the Forest (elf things) in a botched ritual to protect themselves from Mankind. Instead they created an Undead Lich who slowly over millennia built up his army of the dead to take over. Children of the Forest want to protect life and nature at all costs, so the literal walking undeath was the antithesis to all they had worked thousands of years to do.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

Pretty sure last episode confirms that they've had a plan all along. And there is really no point of explaining the Night King. He's a plot device, nothing more and never was built up to be anything more than a plot device threat.

[@METAnonymous1]

Hey, can you do a take on 'bronn'? Tell me a piece on the perspective of everyone's favorite amoral but brilliant mercenary wouldn't be all kinds of fantastic.

[@kaydb42]

I rather like the idea that Bronn is secretly a Reyne ... but the possibility that he was a wildling is also pretty good 😃 Sly man of mystery 💕

[@MTwords]

You are so right about this, I have not even considered him but he has always been there. He's always been one of my favorite characters in this (second only to Littlefinger) but thinking back on his journey through this lens makes him the best proponent for the throne. It would even be a bitter-sweet ending if someone like Jon was to die by the end of the series (I'm fairly certain Daenerys will die and I wouldn't really care that much, Jon though...).

[@edpistemic]

Wonderful analysis! Even if he doesn't take the throne, he has been the real hero of the story.