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Lord Varys is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. Introduced in 1996's A Game of Thrones , Varys is a former slave eunuch from the city of Lys and the master of whisperers in King's Landing .
From 2011 to 2019, Hill appeared as Varys in the television series Game of Thrones, based on George R. R. Martin's novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. Martin hinted, in a February 2013 post on his website, that he thought Hill would be a good choice to play the title character in a TV show based on Martin's science fiction novel Tuf Voyaging. [12]
Varys: Conleth Hill: Game of Thrones: 2011–2019: Lord Varys is a eunuch, but he states his asexuality predated his castration. [62] Other eunuchs in the series are sexually active. [citation needed] Adrian Veidt: Jeremy Irons: Watchmen: 2019: He was described as asexual by showrunner Damon Lindelof. [97] Also known as Ozymandias. Will Noah ...
George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga features a large cast of characters. The series follows three interwoven plotlines: a dynastic war for control of Westeros by several families; the rising threat of the undead White Walkers beyond the northern border of Westeros; and the ambition of Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled heir of the previous ruling dynasty.
After serving under three kings, Varys flees to Essos with Tyrion Lannister following the latter's murder of his father Tywin. Once there, Varys arranges for Tyrion to become one of Daenerys Targaryen's advisers. The pair then rule Meereen in her absence following an attack by rebel group the Sons of the Harpy.
Lord Varys, known as "The Spider", is the Master of Whisperers of the King's Small Council in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels. Qyburn, who holds the same position after Varys flees following the conclusion of A Storm of Swords.
"The Bells" received a polarized response from critics and viewers alike. The pacing and logic of the story, as well as the writing of the character arcs of Tyrion, Jaime, Cersei, Grey Worm, Varys and particularly Daenerys garnered criticism, while praise was given to the episode's visuals, performances and direction.
The episode's title comes from climbing of the wall by Jon Snow and Ygritte, and also the references from dialogue between Lord Petyr Baelish and Lord Varys. The episode marks the final appearance of Esmé Bianco (Ros). It received positive reviews, with critics mainly praising the performances of Charles Dance and Diana Rigg.