Game of Thrones Had 1 House That Understood the Game Better Than Everyone Else

Game of Thrones' consistent political intrigue helped cement the series as one of the most compelling fantasy shows of all time. For most of Game of Thrones, the struggle for power seemed to belong to very different philosophies: the Starks believed honor and loyalty would eventually triumph, while House Lannister relied on wealth and fear, and House Targaryen relied on birthright and political marriages. Each approach shaped the series' biggest conflicts, but none of them represented the smartest way to survive in Westeros. Operating between those extremes was House Tyrell, a noble family who understood that sometimes, the way to win is by making yourself impossible to replace.