Why The Lannisters Are Far Superior To The Starks

Game of Thrones has always felt like a shrine to the Starks, especially in the way the fandom operates. The Lannisters, by contrast, seem to be the villains of the franchise — they’re the Slytherins, if you will. However, if I had to pledge allegiance to any family in Game of Thrones, I would, by and far, be a Lannister. They are the Most Valuable Family in this series. They are hot-blooded, tempestuous, and just plain cool. They have purpose. Like a set of emotionally abused superheroes,...