[quote=@JDolan]The fact that the author, the show-runners, etc, refuse to pander to their audience for any "fan favorites"[/quote] Except Daenerys, Jon Snow, and Tyrion. GRRM's books have "main characters" like any other, but he's talented at tricking his audience into thinking minor characters (who are going to die later) are actually the protagonists. All three of these characters have plot armor, especially Ms. Mary Sue.