Game of Thrones Power Rankings: Who's Most Likely To Take The Iron Throne?

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  Least Likely: Jaime Lannister
  
  
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  The last time we saw Jaime, he wasn't so happy with sister Cersei's machinations. Cersei had been plotting to attack Daenerys and Jon while the rest of the realm is fighting off a threat that could eliminate each and every person still living. Jaime sees unsettling notions in Cersei's actions and as a substitute sets out of King's Landing to ride to the North to take part in the upcoming battle.
  
  
  While Jaime has grown and evolved over the course of the series, although, he isn't particularly the kind of character we visualize ascending to claim the throne. He's still got a lot to atone for, for instance, like pushing Bran Stark out of a window to protect his incestuous relationship with his sister. And once he still may play a key role in the ending, a royal ending doesn't seem likely.
  
  
  Iron Rating (or, how confident we are they'll just be on the throne): 3/10 golden hands
  
  
  
  
  



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  Cersei Lannister
  
  
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  Game of Thrones may be a cruel show, yet it is not (always) a unjust one. Any time Cersei Lannister has wronged others, she has been rewarded with her own unique punishments, as we've seen in the past (see: the deaths of all three of her children). The self-centered lioness has regularly proven that she's habitually looking out for her own best interests, and will stop at nothing to make sure she gets what she wants. And she's got something resembling queendom already. However given how she's already planning on wronging her very allies? We don't visualize her behavior being rewarded with the Iron Throne.
  
  
  Iron Rating: 4/10 glasses of wine
  
  
  
  
  



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  Tyrion Lannister
  
  
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  While Tyrion could potentially make a good king, seeing that happen could be almost also brilliant for fans. The purveyor of "drinking and knowing stuff" has a veritable silver tongue and can think rapidly on his feet. He should make a staggeringly convincing ruler, especially if it happens to turn out he's an illegitimate Targaryen son, the potential product of Prince Aerys (the Upset King) assaulting Joanna Lannister. If Tyrion does indeed have Targaryen blood, that could conveniently put him in the running, nevertheless that might please the fans also much, and the Game of Thrones writers couldn't have that, right now could they?
  
  
  Iron Rating: 4/10 sarcastic remarks
  
  
  
  
  



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  Jon Snow
  
  
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  he could "know nothing," however the former Bastard of Winterfell lived through some harrowing situations to break through as a formidable force for good. Unfortunately for Jon, he's one of the stars of Game Thrones, and all of the do-goodery he's committed during the series probably means nothing right now that the end is nigh.
  
  
  Then there's the fact that Jon's true identity as Aegon Targaryen — the son of Rhaegar Targaryen (himself son of the Upset King and brother to Daenerys) and Lyanna Stark (Ned's sister) — makes Daenerys his aunt. They are currently in a relationship. That's not going to work. This fact does, nevertheless, put him ahead of Daenerys in his claim to the crown, nevertheless don't think for a second this insinuates that's how it's all going to go down. While ending with Jon sitting atop the Iron Throne is the most palatable and logical conclusion given his growth and in general virtue, we just can't visualize it.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  As a substitute, we predict a whole lot of sorrow for Jon, from the emotional reveal that his new lady love is actually his aunt to a potentially deadly showdown with the Night King — who's really got it out for him. Plus, if he does make it out of this battle alive, does he even want that sort of responsibility? He's only ever had these leadership possibilities thrust upon him. Yet what does Jon Snow really want?
  
  
  Iron Rating: 5/10 wights
  
  
  
  
  



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  Daenerys Targaryen
  
  
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  Daenerys has had her eye on the Iron Throne before we ever knew who she was, and we've been applauding her every step of the way. That's exactly why the Game of Thrones Powers That Be aren't going to give us what we want. We saw her make a pact with Cersei routinely a bad idea) before setting off on her own path alongside Jon.
  
  
  Currently, she's sailing to Winterfell to fight in the Wonderful War, because the last remaining Targaryen... That she's aware of. She has something other contenders for the throne don't, however: her dragons, Rhaegal and Drogon. She also has an army of Dothraki and Unsullied at her side, which makes her especially formidable. Naturally none of this indicates anything because Dany is a beloved character whose death would devastate any fan of the show — and that's why her fate has been sealed.
  
  
  Despite how badly we feel Daenerys may deserve redemption for living through such a hellish existence, this is a show that loves to put its viewers by means of the same thing. Unless some sort of miracle happens, we don't visualize queendom for Dany.
  
  
  Iron Rating: 6/10 dragon eggs
  
  
  
  
  



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  Gendry
  
  
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  Gendry is exactly who you wouldn't expect to emerge victorious, nevertheless strap in — because he just might. The illegitimate son of King Robert Baratheon has lived yet a humble life during Game of Thrones as an eas nevertheless talented blacksmith, although he is a young man we can get beyond any time it comes to selecting a rule for Westeros. Why? Because he volunteered to venture north of the Wall with Jon Snow, although he knew death was likely. (Thankfully, he survived.)
  
  
  And what of his mother, the young woman who'd "yellow hair" and would "sing to him?" His lineage practically screams that Gendry was place on Earth for the throne, yet we're hesitant to mention he may take it just nevertheless, despite how much we'd love to be able to see this dark horse come out on top.
  
  
  Iron Rating: 6/10 forges
  
  
  
  
  



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  Arya Stark
  
  
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  Arya is now sticking around in Winterfell with Sansa to hold down the fort while Jon is away, additionally to keeping an eye on brother Bran. We're just not sure where she's going to go from here. She is a ridiculously skilled assassin and has murdered more some individuals whenever she's needed to — and she still has quite a lengthy kill list.
  
  
  We also know that actress Maisie Williams has hinted that Arya ends up "alone" somehow – this doesn't indicate queendom, however it's possible that it may mean sitting atop the Iron Throne. There's only room for one individual in the throne room to sit comfortably, right considering that. In terms of toughness, she definitely has what it takes to fight off any comers, potentially even some White Walkers.
  
  
  The only problem with this theory is that everything in our being screams that Arya being queen feels wrong, and that it should be someone else. Yet why? She's flawlessly capable of being a good ruler — despite that veritable mean streak in her. Still, Arya is a complimentary spirit, and if she survives the Long Night ahead, then we hardly think she'll hope to be tied down with the most boring, thankless job in the realm.
  
  
  Iron Rating: 7/10 direwolves
  
  
  
  
  



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  Brienne of Tarth
  
  
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  Out all of the characters in Game of Thrones, Brienne may very well be the most loyal. Her kindness is unmatched, she keeps it up and continues to value respect, honor, and trust with every move she makes. This has earned her the respect of folks in high places, and she has unexpected allies while in the entirety of Westeros. And the truth is, with all she's been through, she deserves to sit on the throne. She's had to journey across the complete countryside with Jaime, protect Sansa, and babysit Podrick across the Seven Kingdoms. And all she ever really wanted to do was serve as Renly Baratheon's Kingsguard!
  
  
  She has been a unmovable pillar for whom she has been planted beside almost every time, and she isn't afraid to put her life on the line for anyone whose cause she finds essential or noble. Her judgment is keen, her demeanor is regal, and she's as kind as she is tall. Brienne could be a different kind of ruler for Westeros, and finding someone in charge seeking good and earnestness is something the land has needed to do for quite some time. Though, her biggest hurdle is that she doesn't have any real claim to the throne, and she's perhaps more skilled as a Hand or top advisor than a ruler.
  
  
  Iron Rating: 7/10 suits of armor
  
  
  
  
  



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  Sansa Stark
  
  
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  The elder Stark sister has gone through it these past seven seasons, and we'd love to be able to see her come out of the other side of the fire unscathed, crown atop her head. Sansa has blossomed into a powerful young woman, absorbing the ruling techniques, bargaining machinations, and affectations of these who have wronged her and using them to her advantage. She was there to save the day at the Battle of the Bastards and she also warned Jon about swearing fealty to Daenerys, so we already know she's got a keen sense if plan of action. She even swiftly executed Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish out of necessity.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  Sansa has routinely been challenging to root for, particularly as she started as such a self-centered, whiny child who was only interested in becoming royalty. Nevertheless right now that she's had a chance to grow into a level-headed and sensible young woman, thinking about her taking over the entirety of Westeros doesn't seem like such a far-off fantasy soon considering that. Game of Thrones loves to throw us a number of curveballs here and there (more than a couple of, if we're counting), and Sansa's ascent to the throne would be one of the most satisfying twists the series has ever given us.
  
  
  Iron Rating: 8/10 lemon cakes
  
  
  
  
  



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  Bran Stark
  
  
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  Let's face it: Fans think Bran is up to some serious craziness, and we're inclined to agree. As a warg, Bran doesn't make much sense because the king of Westeros, Stark or not. He also has Sansa and Arya to contend with, arguably both more qualified than he is. Nevertheless some believe that Bran's time-traveling powers could position him as either the Night King himself or a power foil for the opening White Walker.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  And Bran's host of mystical abilities is something none of the other candidates actually have. Sure, Daenerys has her dragons and the others have cunning, kindness, along with a vast store of other skills, nevertheless Bran — quite literally — is magic personified because the Three-Eyed Raven. Since Bran became the progenitor of the entity's psychic powers, he's blossomed as a character and as a potential king. Case in point, there's something to be mentioned for just how much he's grown, from a paralyzed boy to one of the most powerful figures in the Seven Kingdoms.
  
  
  he might be the darkest horse in the herd, although from where we're standing, seeing a young Stark find redemption immediately after drawing one of the worst lots in life would definitely be an intriguing ending. We all know deep down a Stark was habitually meant to sit upon the throne anyway, right?
  
  
  Iron Rating: 8/10 ravens