Game of Thrones is a show that has wowed the audience with its impressive roster of villains.
There was fearsome and formidable Tywin (Charles Dance), who despite his antagonism commanded respect from the viewers.
There was loathsome and sadistic Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) whose performance was so compelling that his death felt like an occasion to be celebrated.
There was sadistic and conniving Ramsay (Iwan Rheon) whose cruelty made stomachs turn and faces shudder.
As with any escalating drama, Game of Thrones’ newly introduced villains had an increased intensity of antagonism, and following this logic, the ultimate villain introduced towards the ending of the show should have been the most terrifying, cruel, and evil.
But instead, what the viewers received was someone completely anti-climatic and disappointing — a flatly written character who is neither fun to watch, nor to hate — Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)…
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