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She's diabolical and cast as the villain in the show, but I honestly see her as a very sympathetic character, too. She's suffered bereavement and loss, and in the context of her perspective, done what she felt she had to do to ensure her hold on what she believes is hers. Maybe she derives too much pleasure from it at times, but in this fricked up show universe, her most sordid actions aren't exactly without peer.

If this whole deal is about playing the game of thrones with the intention of winning, she's played her cards correctly.

I wouldn't even necessarily call her a villain myself (but understand for the roles of the show that she must be cast in that light) and agree with you: She has been doing what she needs to in order to survive.

She has also had to sacrifice her dignity and in many respects, her loved ones. At some degree I don't think she's heartless, but watching your children kind of get picked off one by one will make anyone shift their intentions.

I'm hoping she doesn't go down the mustache twirling evil to for the sake of being evil road in these last few episodes, but I also hope that she has a chance at redemption.