Game Of Thrones 3г—5 : Kissed By Fire -

: This monologue, expertly delivered by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, reframes Jaime from a cartoonish villain into a tragic hero who sacrificed his honor to save half a million lives. Faith and Resurrection

: Jaime reveals that he murdered Aerys Targaryen not for glory, but to save King’s Landing from a wildfire plot. Game of Thrones 3Г—5 : Kissed by Fire

The heart of the episode—and perhaps the most transformative scene in the series—is Jaime Lannister’s confession to Brienne of Tarth in the steaming baths of Harrenhal. Vulnerable and physically broken after losing his hand, Jaime finally sheds the ironical "Kingslayer" persona. : This monologue