In the words of Cersei Lannister: When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. It’s for this exact reason that Game of Thrones cemented itself as one of the best shows in modern television history, as its gripping take on medieval politicking and magic realism shows absolute power does, indeed, breed absolute corruption. While the last seasons of Game of Thrones left a bitter taste in the mouths of hardcore fans, the show at its peak showed both the best and the worst humanity could offer in the face of such power.