Not sure what it's worth, but Ned's denial of Joffrey was very public, they all saw him "commit the treason". Tyrion is blamed for regicide but no one SAW him commit the crime itself. In this way, it was probably easier to throw Ned in the dungeon and do what they wanted while branding him treasonous, whereas Tyrion needed to be tried to ascertain guilt, even if only on the surface in a farce of a trial. Also, as much as they hate him, he is family, where Ned was not. At least Kingslayer would care if he were automatically implicated. Also, Joffrey was 'king' then, but now Tommen is, so it could be just further implication of times under Tommen being more just than they were under Joffrey. Plus, Ned didn't really admit it until he was on the stage with the executioner nearby and Joffrey driving. Bad timing. I guess I'm rambling. Can't wait for this week's show.
The only reason Ned "confessed" was to save his children, winning a trial by combat would not protect them any more than winning a trial by jury would.
That was nuts, Going to spoiler this question for those that haven't seen the episode yet but Spoiler Did the mountain die as well? If so, is Tyrion still condemned?
What a great show First we start out seeing Missandei nude then it ends with the Fight of the Century
It was. I know it's HBO, but I'm a little surprised they went as far as they did with it. I guess they wanted it to be shocking. If so, they succeeded.
