Real EstateCity LivingQueens Who will claim the Iron Throne? Our weekly 'Game of Thrones' prediction By Meghan Giannotta meghan.giannotta@amny.com Updated April 15, 2019 5:01 PM Print Share fbShare Tweet Email Chaos is a ladder, and our “Game of Thrones” favorites are nearing the top. Throughout the eighth and final season of the HBO epic, we’ll be tracking the progress of the key players in the Great War to answer the burning end-game question: Who will end up on the Iron Throne? Check back weekly as we chart their paths to see how our predictions align with your theories. Below, our ranking post Sunday night's fan-pleasing reunion episode, "Winterfell," which saw Jon Snow finally learn his true lineage and the Night King leave his mark at the wall. Week 1 Photo Credit: Graphic by Anthony Carrozzo; Cartoons by Marish via depositphotos Who's on track for the Iron Throne, post season 8, episode 1. 1. Cersei Lannister Photo Credit: HBO By the end of season 8, episode 1, Cersei is still keeping the Iron Throne warm -- though her army of followers has dwindled by one golden-haired brother. The mother-to-be always has something up her sleeve, and while her secret weapon won’t be a pack of elephants, there’s always a chance for a Cersei wildfire, err, wildcard to help keep her standing strong. 2. Daenerys Targaryen Photo Credit: HBO The Mother of Dragons has been on a mission since season 1 to restore Westeros to its rightful rule, and a little Jon Snow drama probably won’t stop her. The Breaker of Chains doesn’t yet know she’s been bedding her nephew (and the one true heir to the Iron Throne), so there’s not much in the way of Daenerys and Kings Landing. Well, except for Cersei, the Night King, the army of the dead and his dragon. Still, she’s the dragon queen herself and, to date, has proven to be unstoppable. 3. Jon Snow Photo Credit: HBO He’s the one true heir to the Iron Throne and he finally knows it. But does that mean he wants it? The first episode of season 8 set Jon (actually named Aegon Targaryen) up for an epic journey to the King’s Landing hot seat, but his new romance with Daenerys might just get in the way. Plus, he’s stressed it enough: The army of the dead is his biggest concern. 4. The Night King Photo Credit: HBO No one in Westeros has an army as powerful as the Night King. His protectors double by the minute and he’s the only one (so far) who’s been able to successfully take down a dragon. He probably isn’t dreaming of sitting on an iron chair, but if the Great War goes his way, he’ll be the lord of whatever it is he pleases. 5. Sansa Stark Photo Credit: HBO The Lady of Winterfell has told us time and time again, she’s learned a lot from Cersei. Her subtle warnings shouldn’t be ignored. A Stark must always remain in Winterfell, but if the chance presents itself, Sansa just might seize the opportunity to slip back into the role of queen she once thought she was destined for. 6. Tyrion Lannister Photo Credit: HBO The youngest Lannister sibling has been loyal to Daenerys, but we’ve seen his loyalties shift. Holes in his season 7 finale meeting with Cersei leave the possibility that Tyrion has another endgame in mind. He doesn't appear to be currently eyeing the throne, but we shouldn't put it past him. 7. Arya Stark Photo Credit: HBO The girl with no name fights harder than her siblings and keeps her weapons under wraps ... from most. She cares more about protecting her family than claiming the throne, but that doesn’t mean it’ll stay completely out of her reach. Also on track for the throne: 8. Gendry 9. Bran Stark 10. Jaime Lannister By Meghan Giannotta meghan.giannotta@amny.com Share on Facebook Share on Twitter More on this topic 'GoT' review: Return more for fans than a crowd-pleaserWell, fans — obsessives and otherwise. Worth the wait? 9 ways to celebrate the return of 'Game of Thrones'Welcome back the world of Westeros with other serious fans. Quiz: Who said these 'Game of Thrones' quotes?You know nothing. Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.
