Warning: "Game of Thrones" spoilers ahead.
• HBO's "Game of Thrones" wrapped up Sunday night with an intense finale.
• The show's numerous characters all attempted to out-maneuver one another, as usual.
• Several standout leaders made important choices as the army of the dead broke through the Wall.
Winter has truly come to Westeros, with snowflakes falling as far south as King's Landing.
And, with the Wall destroyed and the army of the dead on the march, the continent could surely use some good leadership at the moment.
A few weeks ago, we ranked the "Game of Thrones" characters based on their leadership abilities. So here's an update, based on all that happened in season seven.
A few notes: This list counts only characters who are still alive on the show, not in the books. So keep in mind that a bunch of people have died recently.
Also, this list takes into consideration only people who could be counted as "leaders." Some characters who aren't currently in leadership roles are not included, like Arya Stark, Jaime Lannister, Jorah Mormont, or Sandor Clegane. The same goes for anyone who is basically out of commission at this point.
Lastly, this ranking looks into characters' track records but heavily favors things that happened this season. This list examines leadership ability, not overall power, importance, or title.
Here are the leaders of "Game of Thrones" that survived season seven, ranked from worst to best:
Honorable mention: The Night King
It's not really fair to count the Night King as a "leader." He's the supreme ruler of an army of humanoid ice creatures and dead things. It's not as if he has to apply any leadership skills when it comes to directing his minions. The White Walkers and wights aren't in much of a position to mutiny or even question his will.
That being said, the Night King has had a productive season. And now that's he's converted poor Viserion into an ice dragon, shattered the Wall, and sent his dreaded forces marching southward, his grand plans seem to be snowballing.
9. Euron Greyjoy
Euron was definitely the least valuable member of the epic meeting between Cersei's retinue and Daenerys' squad.
First, the obnoxious pirate interrupted Tyrion by threatening Yara's life and demanding that Theon submit to him. Because the get together was definitely all about sorting out Greyjoy family drama, right?
Next, he strolled around and harassed Tyrion before Cersei ordered him to take a seat.
And then, once the cat was out of the bag — or, rather, the wight was out of the crate — Euron seemed to peace out, admitting to everyone that he was terrified of the snarling, decaying zombie.
Of course, it later turned out that Greyjoy's exit was merely a ploy, and that he was still eager to woo and wed Cersei. Still, his rudeness, ineffective bluster, and general sleaziness illustrate why Euron's leadership abilities are eye-roll-inducing when it comes to scenarios that don't involve fiery, nautical sneak attacks.
8. Yohn Royce
Yohn Royce hasn't been in the spotlight at all this season, but he is one of House Arryn's most powerful bannermen and a skilled military commander to boot.
In the season finale, Royce had one strong moment as a leader. During the trial of Littlefinger, Royce asserted that the forces of the Vale would not assist him, despite the fact that he was the Lord Protector of the Vale. Of course, Littlefinger was completely outgunned in that situation, but it was still a good call.
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