Game of Thrones: 25 Most Hated Characters of All Time, Ranked

George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series was adapted into one of the most gruesome yet addictive shows: Game of Thrones. It first aired in 2011, the same year Martin’s fifth novel — of the planned seven — was published, and became one of the biggest shows in the world during its run. Since the very first episode, fans have been able to distinguish the chemistry and hatred between certain characters. From the way the evil Queen Cersei Lannister greeted the Stark family to Viserys Targaryen physically abusing his sister, feelings about certain characters were quickly established.