“She’d never even let Green boys grow up in the first place”: House of the Dragon Fans are Forgetting the Real Monster of Game of Thrones Who Terrorized Everyone Without a Single Dragon

The world of fiction makes it possible for creators to go above and beyond while crafting characters, while some are too good to be true, others are so purely evil that they make us feel grateful that they only exist in the world of fiction. And in the sprawling, dragon-filled world of Game of Thrones and its prequel, House of the Dragon, there is no shortage of such ‘evil’ characters.

While evil might not even be the correct term to describe them, there is one character whose reign left a lasting impact on the series. As House of the Dragon fans delve deeper into the Targaryen civil war and the ruthless ambitions of its key players, it’s essential to remember the original, unassuming tyrant who terrorized everyone without a single dragon.

Real Monster of the Game of Thrones Universe that House of the Dragon Fans Have Forgotten

It is often said that the real monsters are those who achieve their ends without any formidable means, their wits and cunningness are enough to make dynasties fall and nations rot. Hiding away in plain sight, they blend seamlessly into the corridors of powers, making their moves from the sidelines, playing a game of chess without so much as touching the board.

And while the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon universe has witnessed several monstrous characters, Cersei Lannister (portrayed by Lena Headey) stands out as the series one of the most brutal characters who needed no mythical creature to yield her power.

While House of the Dragon fans continue to obsess over the Dance of the Dragons and the many evil feats the show has witnessed so far, Game of Thrones’ fans reckon that if Cersei was in Rhaenyra Targaryen’s place she would have not even let the Green boys live.

people say if she were in rhaenyra's place she would have taken revenge on aemond personally after what happened to lucerys. they don't know her. she'd never do that because she'd never be in rhaenyra's position. she'd never even let green boys grow up in the first place. https://t.co/u6RBGOROhw

— mimi (@in_boredom_hell) August 5, 2024

While the Targaryes rely on dragons to cement their authority and power, Cersei’s power comes from her manipulative tactics, deceitful decisions, and outmaneuvering her enemies. From killing her husband to more ruthless acts, the character has hardly done anything that can be remotely defined as ‘good’. Driven by a cold and calculating mindset to cement her power, it is worth remembering that she is the real monster who terrorized Westeros without a single dragon at her command.

Fans React to Cersei Lannister Being The True Evil Character in Game of Thrones Universe

While House of the Dragon has captured the attention of fans with its fiery spectacle of dragon battles and Targaryen politics, fans have lately been reminiscing about Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister’s reign. Her ruthlessness, determination, and coldness remain unmatched and so far, no House of the Dragon character has managed to come close to her legacy of power.

As season two of the Game of Thrones’ prequel ends, fans cannot but help remark on how utterly terrifying and brutal Cersei remains in comparison to other characters.

Alicent wouldn’t have been alive if Cersei was in Rhae’s position. She would’ve been at the marriage meeting and spiked her drink and waited for her to drink it in front of everyone at the Council Table.

— Drag Me Monique (@MotherNature282) August 6, 2024

Cersei Lannister was so badass that Daenerys Targaryen never even made an attempt to go straight at her. Her power!

— auntieV (@auntiesgrls3) August 6, 2024

If she was in her position, the arc of Queen doesn't play out and it becomes a death match even before the death match! Daemon is not Daemon if it's her! There won't be any Strong kids and I am pretty sure she becomes Viserys' wife which is another can of worms!

— Mehmood Iqbal Agha (@mehmoodagha) August 6, 2024

This would be a one season show max if Cersei was in Rhaenyra’s position… she don’t play that, she would have handled business asap

— Kd 🏹 (@KdTwz) August 6, 2024

Oh dear if Cersei had a dragon! She was bad enough when she had wine.

— Birdie Cantin (@BirdieCantin) August 7, 2024

While the House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones universe is often associated with mythical creatures and magical abilities, Cersei Lannister stands out as a reminder that nothing can beat human ambition and cruelty when one is willing. As the Game of Thrones prequel prepares itself for season 3, fans reckon that no one will be able to match the wits and games of the queen who terrorized Westeros without a single dragon at her command.

House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones can be streamed on HBO Max.