And while all were noteworthy, some were far more nuanced and compelling.
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She did her duties diligently and always tried her best to help Sansa through her emotional problems.
They send Arya Stark to do the deed, but she refuses after getting to know Lady Crane.
Unella was an effective second in command to the High Sparrow.
Charlotte Hopeplayed Myranda from Season 3 until her death in Season 6.
Elaria Sand
Played by Indira Varma
Thefamiliar but underrated Indira Varmaplayed Ellaria Sand inGame of Thrones.
Ellaria is Oberyn’s lover and the mother of four of his eight bastard daughters.
She is fiercely loyal to him, relentlessly pursuing vengeance after he dies in Season 4.
Ellaria kills Myrcella with a poisoned kiss before joining Daenerys in Season 6.
Ellaria is a divisive character.
When Stannis converts to the Lord of Light, Selys becomes a devout follower of this foreign religion.
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Selys is a tragic example of the trappings of blind faith.
Unfortunately, the White Walkers turned on the children and nearly wiped them out.
Shae
Played by Sibel Kekili
Shae is one ofGame of Thrones' most divisive characters.
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Shae eventually betrays Tyrion and dies by his hand, which leaves him jaded and slightly traumatized.
She followed her heart but didn’t know who to trust and put her faith in the wrong people.
Gilly
Played by Hannah Murray
Hannah Murrayplayed Gilly starting in Season 2.
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She runs away with Sam, facing the North’s hardships on their way back to Castle Black.
Gilly is one of the most underratedGame of Thronesfemale characters.
Then, because Stannis needed better weather for the war,he burned Shireen alive.
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Ellie Kendrick’s performance is severely overlooked.Meera is a staunchly loyal and fierce character.
She is the main reason Bran survived his journey beyond the Wall.
Lyanna dies during the Long Night, but not before taking down a giant wight.
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Bella Ramsey has starred in multiple fantasy shows, but playing Lyanna was her ticket to fame.
Although she receives little development,Lyanna makes a striking impression with her strong-willed attitude and nerves of steel.
Alas, Ygritte’s loyalty to the Wildlings' cause would be her undoing.
Yara Greyjoy
Played by Gemma Whelan
Gemma Whelanplayed the fierce Yara Greyjoy from Season 2 onwards.
Yara is an interesting character,differing considerably from herGoTbook counterpart; however, her storyline never takes off.
However, Ros isn’t one of those characters.
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The expansion of her character is a markedimprovement over theGoTbooks.
Missandei
Played by Nathalie Emmanuel
Daenerys' formerly enslaved handmaiden is a favorite amongGoTfans.
Catelyn is also overly emotional, especially regarding her children.
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She makes several key mistakes that show a remarkable short-sightedness that rivals Cersei’s.
Although everyone claims to be pious, very few are true to their word.
Melisandre is a messenger and a servant, living only to serve the Lord of Light.
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Arya ends up the show’s ultimate hero, killing the Night King and ending the Long Night.
However,Sansa matures and learns, eventually becoming one ofthe most badass women in fantasy.
Cersei ranks among thebest television villains of the past decade.
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