The Face-Off Debate: Walter White vs. Tyrion Lannister
Mike DuinWhat does a party-loving son of medieval royalty and a high school teacher turned drug kingpin have in common? They are both highly intelligent and meticulous strategists you wouldn’t want to challenge in a battle of wits. Tyrion Lannister, the lead character of Game of Thrones, uses his wit and status to overcome the challenges he faces from invading forces and his family. Walter White, the main character in Breaking Bad, uses his chemistry know-how and intellect to outmaneuver law enforcement and drug cartels. You can’t help but ask: pitted against each other, who would come out on top?
Before engaging in this great debate, we highly recommend watching Breaking Bad (Netflix, YouTube and Google Play) and Game of Thrones (YouTube and Google Play) on your Roku TV or Roku player.
We developed a breakdown of each character’s persona to help you answer.
Who would win in a battle between Breaking Bad’s Walter White and Game of Throne’s Tyrion Lannister?
| Trait | Tyrion Lannister | Walter White | Our Pick |
| Wealth Access to resources. |
Tyrion’s wealth primarily derives from his father Tywin Lannister, which Forbes estimated at $2.1 billion.
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According to CNN, Walter White accumulated $80 million in profit from his drug empire —in less than a year. | Tyrion |
| Family Trustworthy parents, siblings, children, and/or other family members. |
Tyrion’s family is a double-edged sword. Tyrion’s family gave him access to immense wealth and power, yet they all but ostracized him in the meantime.
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Although Walter’s devotion to his family got him into the drug business, his family obligations ultimately held him back. | Walter
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| Politics Knowing when and how to achieve power.
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Tyrion’s formal political acumen is nearly unmatched. | Walter innately understands the politics of the criminal underworld. | Tyrion |
| Loyalty
Ability to inspire allegiance. |
Despite his family issues, Tyrion is very capable of charming others and inspiring their loyalty. | The loyalty Walter enjoys primarily comes from fear or money. | Tyrion |
| Power
The capacity to exert influence. |
Tyrion’s status as a Lannister gives him access to all the resources of Westeros. | Walter’s status as drug kingpin gives him access to millions of dollars and numerous criminal underworld resources. | Tyrion |
| Emotion
Ability to manage personal emotions.
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Tyrion is well known for his ability to keep his emotions in line and think strategically. | Walter is incredibly calculating but can get impatient and make decisions based on emotions. | Tyrion |
| Resourcefulness Capability to quickly find clever ways to overcome challenges.
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Tyrion’s status and resources were endowed to him by his family. | Walter built an entire drug enterprise from scratch. | Walter |
| Logistical Planning
Mastery of detailed planning and effective execution.
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Tyrion organized an army of thousands to defend King’s Landing. | Walter organized the killing of ten inmates in two minutes at three different prisons.
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Tyrion |
| Determination
The ability to pursue a goal, regardless of difficulties.
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There are some lines Tyrion refuses to cross. | Walter will do whatever is necessary to achieve his goals. | Walter |
| X-Factor
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Charisma. | Chemistry. | Walter |
| Weakness
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Insecurity. | Pride. | Tyrion |
Based on these categories, our pick is Tyrion Lannister!
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