Appointed Hand of the King, he delegated the job to son Tyrion, calling it “no small honor.” Presently waging war with the North, he’s promised to quell rebellion: “A Lannister always pays ...

The episode skillfully explored the political fallout of Stannis’ failed assault on King’s Landing, with Tywin replacing Tyrion as Hanf of the King and the Lannisters allying with the Tyrells ...