Game of Thrones was a tremendously popular fantasy drama that aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019. The celebrated series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. According to Time Magazine Game of Thrones is the world's most popular show. The series was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and featured an outstanding ensemble cast, including Sean Bean, Emilia Clarke, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harrington, Lena Headey, Jason Momoa, Pedro Pascal, and many more.
Over its eight-season, 73 episode run, the series boasted the largest television budget ever heard of at the time and gained legions of devoted fans that is, until its divisive eighth and final season, which The Guardian calls a fall from grace. The critically acclaimed series was nominated for a slew of awards throughout its tenure including several Primetime Emmy Awards.
Throughout the series, audiences were introduced to several cutthroat power-hungry characters all vying for their spot on the coveted Iron Throne. Westeros housed all manner of rulers, ranging from benevolent, honorable, and well respected lords to merciless, manipulative, and downright maniacal matriarchs. For better or for worse, win or lose, these were the best Game of Thrones players in the series, ranked.
Sansa Stark
Any fan of Game of Thrones knows that Sansa Stark, played to perfection by Sophie Turner, is a survivor. The amount of cruelty and torture she suffered at the hand's King Joffrey, Ramsey Bolton, Littlefinger, and Cersei Lannister surely outweighs the suffering of any other character on the show. Sansa was thrust into King's Landing at a young age with a naive heart and soon had to learn how to survive without the safety and comfort of her family by her side. Despite her trauma, Sansa remained strong and emerged a bright and capable young woman, ready to fulfill her true destiny, taking revenge on her tormentors along the way.
Best Power Play: Drafting the Knights of the Vale to swoop in and save the day during the Battle of the Bastards. The battle would no doubt have been lost if not for Sansa stepping in, and Jon Snow even tells her so afterwards.
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