Some of the kings and queens in Game of Thrones covet the Iron Throne, the seat of power for the whole Seven Kingdoms, while others seek to rule just over their own territory. This misunderstanding puts Aegon II on the Iron Throne and kicks off the Dance of the Dragons. The end for Cersei comes when Daenerys Targaryen's forces a sack on King's Landing in Game of Thrones season 8. 13 Renly BaratheonPlayed By Gethin AnthonyGethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon in Game of Thrones season 2Robert's death in Game of Thrones season 1 is one of the events that kicks off the War of the Five Kings. In Game of Thrones season 2, Renly is killed by a shadow creature sent by Lady Melisandre on Stannis' orders.