00:00In the world of Game of Thrones, we all know that power is a very important aspect of the show, and this can make some characters more likeable than others.
00:15Sometimes there are even characters who become so powerful that they end up becoming kings or queens.
00:22One such character was Tyrion Lannister, who would go on to become king after Daenerys Targaryen's death.
00:32So today, let's look at how Tyrion Lannister became the king of the Seven Kingdoms in Game of Thrones.
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00:56We meet Tyrion Lannister in the first episode of Game of Thrones as a somewhat comedic relief character.
01:05He is introduced to us as a dwarf with a huge thirst for knowledge and a huge distaste for his father's choices.
01:14We learn that Tyrion is actually an outcast within his own family, as his father Tywin never really approved of him being born due to him being a dwarf.
01:29This leads Tyrion to find solace in books instead of his family.
01:34But what makes Tyrion truly unique is not just his appearance, but also his mind.
01:41Throughout the course of the series, we see that he is one of the most intelligent characters in the entire series,
01:51which helps him get out of tough situations many times.
01:56His intelligence is something that catches the attention of Varys,
02:02who later on reveals to Tyrion that he has been playing the Game of Thrones since the day he was born.
02:10After several seasons of plotting against each other,
02:15Tyrion finally snaps and murders his father Tywin,
02:20after he had found out that his sister Cersei had poisoned his wife Shae and their unborn child.
02:28After killing his father, he flees King's Landing and runs into exile.
02:34Here he meets up with Daenerys Targaryen and her two dragons,
02:40and it's here where we see that Tyrion starts to see the error of his ways and becomes a better person.
02:48While serving Daenerys, Tyrion eventually redeems himself in the eyes of the people of Westeros
02:56and becomes Hand of the Queen.
03:00Unfortunately, before he could use his newfound power,
03:05Daenerys would go on to burn King's Landing to the ground.
03:09As the people suffered under her rule,
03:13Tyrion attempted to convince her to stop, but she wouldn't listen.
03:18This would lead Tyrion to betray her and put her in the dungeons beneath the Red Keep.
03:25When Jon Snow found her there, he killed her, thus ending Daenerys's reign.
03:33With Daenerys dead, the lords and ladies of Westeros would gather in the throne room of the Red Keep
03:40to decide who should be the next ruler.
03:44At first, it seemed like Sansa Stark was going to take the crown,
03:50but Tyrion Lannister would end up winning them over with a very powerful speech.
03:57In the end, the lords and ladies agreed that Tyrion Lannister would be the new king of the Seven Kingdoms.
04:06With his rise to power, this means that he would need to move into the appropriately sized Iron Throne,
04:14and we must say that no one was more deserving than Tyrion.
04:19Now, when discussing a character like Tyrion, we have to talk about his intelligence.
04:27Tyrion is easily one of the smartest characters in all of Game of Thrones,
04:33and it's his intelligence that allows him to outwit many of his opponents.
04:40Even though Tyrion wasn't the strongest or the biggest,
04:44he was definitely one of the most powerful characters in the series.
04:50And his intelligence helped him to gain this power.
04:55There were a few instances in the show where Tyrion showcased his brilliance.
05:01One example of this is when he single-handedly won a trial by combat against his brother-in-law, Oberyn Martell.
05:13In the trial, Tyrion outsmarted Oberyn by making him break the rules and attack him directly.
05:21This ended the trial and saved Tyrion from having to face certain death.
05:27Another example of Tyrion's intelligence can be seen when he convinced Varys to spy for him.
05:34When Tyrion learned that Varys had been spying on him,
05:39he threatened to expose him unless he agreed to gather intelligence on Cersei for him.
05:46By using his cunning, Tyrion was able to turn the tables on Varys and use him to his advantage.
05:53Another reason why Tyrion was able to become king was because of his ability to win people over.
06:03Tyrion was very good at making people like him, even those who didn't like him at first.
06:10For example, when Tyrion met Ellaria Sand, who had a personal vendetta against him,
06:17he was able to win her over by showing her that he wasn't like his father.
06:24Similarly, when Tyrion met Yara Greyjoy, who was initially hostile towards him,
06:32he won her over by offering her an alliance against Euron Greyjoy.
06:37It was this ability to win people over that allowed Tyrion to build a strong base of support in King S Landing,
06:47which ultimately led to him becoming king.
06:51Next, let's discuss Tyrion's ability to navigate the political landscape of Westeros.
06:59The realm of Westeros is full of scheming and backstabbing,
07:05but Tyrion was able to navigate it successfully thanks to his knowledge of history.
07:11He understood the importance of alliances and knew how to play the game of thrones.
07:18For example, when Tyrion was appointed Hand of the King,
07:24he used his position to forge alliances with the Tyrells and the Marit.
07:30These alliances proved to be invaluable later when he needed to raise an army to fight against the Lannisters.
07:40Additionally, Tyrion's knowledge of Westerosi history helped him to anticipate the moves of his enemies.
07:48Which allowed him to stay one step ahead of them.
07:53For instance, he was able to predict Cersei's plan to destroy King's Landing,
08:00which allowed him to escape and flee to Espat.
08:03It was this understanding of the political landscape that enabled Tyrion to outmaneuver his opponents
08:12and ultimately emerge victorious.
08:15While Tyrion was indeed smart and capable,
08:20it would be wrong to say that he didn't also receive a lot of help from others.
08:27For example, it was Varys who provided him with the resources and information he needed
08:34to navigate the political landscape of King Eslanding.
08:39Without Varys's help, Tyrion may not have been able to secure the loyalty of the small council
08:47or raise an army to fight against the Lannisters.
08:52Additionally, it was Bronn who helped Tyrion to escape from King's Landing and flee to Essos.
09:00Bronn's assistance was crucial as it allowed Tyrion to evade Cersei's wrath and regroup with Daenerys.
09:08Finally, it was Daenerys who appointed Tyrion as her hand, trusting him to govern the Seven Kingdoms in her place.
09:19Without Daenerys's trust and support, Tyrion would not have been in a position to become king.
09:26Therefore, while Tyrion was indeed smart and capable,
09:32he should also be given credit for his ability to form strong alliances
09:37and leverage the strengths of others to achieve his goals.
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