Alan Rickman was never a character you hated. He played antagonists that people loved to see onscreen. (And IIRC once told a very young fan, through gritted teeth, “I don’t play villains, I play very interesting characters.” Dr. Lazarus had to be partly autobiographical.)
Geoffrey is disqualified because his character is flat as a board. He was simply sadistic, evil for evil’s sake, and his only motivation was to indulge. His presence enabled more interesting characters to have a dynamic, and allowed the plot to happen by legitimizing the Lannisters’ claim to the throne, but on his own, he was a nothingburger, a one-trick pony, and an absolute tool. No offense to the actor, he did a great job, but I was glad to see the character gone.
King Joffrey would like a word.
So would Draco Malfoy
Hans Gruber, The Sheriff of Nottingham and Severus Snape would all, collectively, be interested in that conversation as well.
Alan Rickman was a treasure. RIP
Alan Rickman was never a character you hated. He played antagonists that people loved to see onscreen. (And IIRC once told a very young fan, through gritted teeth, “I don’t play villains, I play very interesting characters.” Dr. Lazarus had to be partly autobiographical.)
Contrast with Dolores Umbridge.
Geoffrey is disqualified because his character is flat as a board. He was simply sadistic, evil for evil’s sake, and his only motivation was to indulge. His presence enabled more interesting characters to have a dynamic, and allowed the plot to happen by legitimizing the Lannisters’ claim to the throne, but on his own, he was a nothingburger, a one-trick pony, and an absolute tool. No offense to the actor, he did a great job, but I was glad to see the character gone.