Pre-Season 4 Favorite House Rankings?

[jellysalmon]

One of the things I love about this series is how the perception of each of the families changes as it progresses. I was curious to see what team everyone is on at the start of Season 4 to win the whole shebang. 

I'm also curious to see if the standings change by the end of the fourth season. Lots of things happen that might cause people to switch allegiances. 

(Book readers might try to vote based on where their mindset was midway through book 3)

[Carrie Ann]

I mean, it's probably going to be Starks forever for me, because you can't compete against the combined greatness of Jon and Arya, and I am really attached to Sansa and Bran (and Rickon, though that's just because he's so tiny and cute). I don't hate any Starks, so that helps too. My love for Tyrion and Jaime isn't enough to overcome my hate for Joffrey and Cersei, for example.

[David T. Cole]

I voted Lannister because Little Prince.

[Kierstyn]

Sorry - I voted Martell before I read the "where were you before season 3" instruction for book readers.  so if you can change the results, remove a Martell and add a Targaryen.

[Joystickenvy]

There were instructions? I picked Stark because I thought you were looking for favorite as in which I like most, not which I think will end up on top. I'd have to go with "none of the above" for the ultimate "winner."

[Paws]

I didn't see instructions either. While I want the Starks or Targs to "win", the Lannisters are always the most entertaining. Tywin, Tyrion, Cersei Jaime and Joffrey are always doing something interesting, so I voted for them. Seven save me.

[jellysalmon]

I guess I could have been more clear. I was thinking like "I want this house to be on the iron throne at the end of the series" and unfortunately I don't have the power to edit votes. I approve of the Martell vote though. They're so saucy.

There were instructions? I picked Stark because I thought you were looking for favorite as in which I like most, not which I think will end up on top. I'd have to go with "none of the above" for the ultimate "winner."

 

Should I add another option? Varys? Littlefinger? Hodor!?

Edited March 29, 2014 by jellysalmon

[Joystickenvy]

I'm not convinced Martin has an ultimate ending in mind yet & the show might go their own way anyhow, but I'm leaning towards none of the current houses sitting the throne in the end. But I'll stick with Stark for who I'd like to get it if anyone did. If Jon or Sansa could sit the throne & be considered a Stark anyway. There's other factors coming up in future seasons that might would change my vote, but as of end of season 3, I'd go with Stark.

[GreyBunny]

I LOVE the Martells.

[Independent George]

The Starks might be the protagonists, but let's face it: they're kind of dull. Seriously, when's the last time a Stark told a decent joke?

The Lannisters, meanwhile, are all made of all kinds of awesome. 

[FearofJello]

Agree with you Independent George, the Lannisters are endlessly entertaining, but I am always drawn to the evil characters.  That said, I will always have a soft spot for what is left of the Starks, still rooting for them. Queen Arya?

[jellysalmon]

I'm glad that there are some non-Stark and Lannister votes. The other houses have lots of appeal and GRRM has made the more neutral and secondary parties appealing in their own way. Except for the Arryns. They're the Hufflepuffs of Westeros.

However, I voted Tyrell because I love Margaery. She's got the charm of Princess Diana and the political savvy of Queen Elizabeth. 

[Joystickenvy]

The Lannisters are definitely more entertaining, but wouldn't want to be ruled by any of them. Book Sansa didn't do much for me, but show Sansa could be a good ruler I think and Jon as well......maybe Bran, which is why I picked them. Arya is my favorite character, but I definitely would not want her on the throne.

[Fen]

I do love the Starks, but guessed they'd get all the votes, so I went for Baratheon instead.  Come on - one house and three kings?  Grammar persnickitiness?  Davos?  Shireen? 

Can't stand the Arryns, and the language I use when discussing the Greyjoys is likely not allowed on the forums.

Garlan Tyrell seems nice - and Willas sounded nice.

[ShadowDenizen]

Another vote for House Tyrell, mainly becuase of Margaery. (And a little sympathy for Loras after Renly's death.)

And I loves me some Lady Olenna!

[Conan Troutman]

+1 for the Tyrells. They just have the right mix. The Starks are nice, but naive, the Lannisters sure are entertaining, but mostly unsympathetic and not even all that smart, the remaining Baratheon may be just, but lacks charisma and while Dany is fine, the other Targaryens were pretty insane.

My dark horse would be Littlefinger, but he needs to build a House first...

[Independent George]

I'm an avowed Stannis fan, but come on. For sheer soap-worthy entertainment, the Lannisters are way more fun than the rest of the houses combined.

I mean, seriously - can you imagine the Starks in this? (No spoilers - S1 footage only).

[joliefaire]

I have to say, re the Lannisters, that the 'musical chairs' scene was one of the funniest and most beautifully-choreographed scenes I've every seen on tv.  And all without a word being spoken! 

[sev]

^The Game of Chairs scene is one the most memorable of s03 ;)

Lannisters -- they are the salt of the show. I suppose very few are indifferent to or bored by any of them.

Defenestration aside, I like Jaime, especially since the camp prison scene with Cat -- "So many oaths" speech. As much as the Starks are the most righteous ones they are sometimes self-righteous, and Jaime calls them out a few times. Finally his confrontations with Brienne make him really interesting.

[jellysalmon]

Closed the poll now that Season 4 is underway! I'll do another one after the finale to see if/how the standings shake up.