Tyrion Lannister is a beloved character on Game of Thrones. He keeps the show interesting with his charm and wit. Yet, like all the other characters on Game of Thrones, he certainly isn't perfect. Not only is he morally grey like most of the other characters, but there are things that are wrong with him that some fans just ignore. Whether it's his lack of skill at diplomacy and battle strategy when it comes to advising Daenerys Targaryen or his outburst at his trial, there are some things about Tyrion that just don't make sense.

Of course, this does not change how well-loved and interesting Tyrion's character is. If anything, these inconsistencies just make fans more interested in his character. Yet it's still worth it to examine them and to attempt to explain them. In a show as big as Game of Thrones is, with its many characters and plot lines, there are bound to be things that don't make sense. Tyrion's characterization at times just happens to be one of those things.

It would also be interesting to think of why fans ignore these inconsistencies when it comes to Tyrion's character. Is it just because he's so beloved? Or are there other reasons? Could it be that fans are willing to overlook inconsistencies in the show as a whole because of how entertaining it can be? That's definitely a possibility. It's also possible that fans do not want to look into inconsistencies when it comes to their favorite characters.

Here are: 20 Things Wrong With Tyrion Lannister We All Choose To Ignore. 

He's Not A Good Hand To Daenerys

Tyrion Lannister is smart, capable, and clever. So why is it that his advice to Daenerys is so horrible? In fact, during season seven, she did better when she ignored his advice and did what she thought was best. With many fans theorizing that he is going to betray her in season eight anyway, it's surprising that he hasn't lost his position. At least, not yet. You never know what's going to happen in the world of Game of Thrones. 

Just so everyone is on the same page, let's go over some of Tyrion's bad advice. He advised against attacking King's Landing when Daenerys was at the height of her strength. He advised her to attack Casterly Rock, which ended up very badly. He advised against her going beyond the Wall, without which Jon Snow and the others would have been in big trouble. Overall, his advice hasn't been good. And it might be better off for Daenerys to listen to someone else's advice or do her own thing.

...But He Was A Pretty Good Hand To Joffrey

If there's one ruler in the world of Game of Thrones who can't inspire loyalty in their subjects, it's Joffrey Baratheon. He's a very unpleasant person, and that's putting it mildly. So why was Tyrion such a good Hand to him? One possible reason is that Tyrion wasn't doing it for Joffrey himself but for the good of Westeros in general. Yet that argument could also be used now in his duties as Hand to Daenerys. Yet he's apparently lost his brains now and cannot give her good advice the way he once did for Joffrey.  So perhaps that's not it. Perhaps Tyrion was a better Hand to Joffrey because he secretly cared for the horrible king. No? Too surprising?

His Age Is Different From The Books To The Show

One big difference between the books and the show is the age of the characters. All of the main characters in Game of Thrones are a lot older than their book counterparts. When it comes to Tyrion, though, fans tend to ignore this. One possible explanation is that since he is not a minor in the book, his aging up is not seen as significant. Though we would argue it still is. It's still a huge change between the books and the show and those changes definitely matter. Another possible explanation is that some show fans haven't read the books, and therefore don't notice the changes made from them. The show is, for some, their first— and only— exposure to the world of Westeros.

He Isn't As Smart As He Thinks He Is

Though he can play the game of thrones with some success, he is not as intelligent as he appears. During season one, he hints to his siblings that he knows they hurt Bran. Given the moral ambiguity of Jaime and especially Cersei, Tyrion should have known that wasn't a smart move. Because of this action, he should have been on his guard but he wasn't and was later set up by Petyr Baelish before being taken by Catelyn Stark.

During his tenure as Hand of the King to Joffrey, he manages to make a lot of enemies on the Small Council. Not to mention how he earns the hatred of his sister Cersei after he sends Myrcella to Dorne. This leads to him losing any power he had and ultimately, he should have been smarter. If he was as intelligent as he believes, he probably would not have made so many dire mistakes.

His Actions Are Whitewashed In The Show

Though Tyrion is morally grey, he is not as much of an anti-hero as his book counterpart. In the books, he is ordered by Tywin to participate in the humiliation of his wife, Tysha. This event occurs before the timeline of the story, but is a very important one for Tyrion. He even thinks of it when he gets rid of his father, Tywin. In fact, in the book, he asks Tywin where Tysha is before Tywin es away. Given this event and how important it was to Tyrion, you would think it would shape his character. No. Not at all. While on the run in Essos, in the books, he abuses a slave girl. He feels bad about it afterwards, but that doesn't stop him from doing it again before she is finally able to escape him.

His Outburst At His Trial Doesn't Make Sense

When he is accused of eliminating Joffrey— which he didn't do— he is offered a deal. He can spend his life at the Wall as a member of the Night's Watch. Given that Tyrion is supposed to be very intelligent and know how to play the game of thrones, all he had to do was take the deal. Keep his cool and take the deal. Use his intellect to get out of it later. Instead, he doesn't use his intellect at all and ends up throwing somewhat of a tantrum. Though his anger is understandable, he still shouldn't have allowed it to overcome him. Ultimately, his anger leads to his downfall, which leads to him having to flee Westeros.

He's In Love With Daenerys

Now we kind of understand why. Daenerys is an awesome woman, after all. But you'd think Tyrion would be smart enough to not mix business with pleasure. Apparently not. One possible reason for this is to show just how wonderful Daenerys is. If even Tyrion would fall for her, she must be something special. Poor Tyrion, though. He's not very lucky in love, is he? First Shae betrays him, now Daenerys falls for someone else. It's got to make you wonder why he doesn't just give up on the whole thing entirely. Is Tyrion a secret romantic? Aaw, that's sweet. Kind of. Though Westeros is not the place to have romantic dreams. They'll just end up being crushed.

...Or At Least Thinks He Is

Wait, is he in love with Daenerys or isn't he? According to Peter Dinklage himself, it's complicated. Tyrion is definitely impressed by Daenerys and feels a connection with her. He feels as if they have a lot in common since both of them want to escape from their family's past. He also is cautious, though, because of his past unluckiness in love. In addition to that, he is worried about Jon Snow and Daenerys getting involved. He knows that romance and politics don't really work well together. Therefore, their relationship could be dangerous, not only for them but for all of Westeros. It is surprising, though, that Tyrion hasn't been able to figure out if he just ires Daenerys or if it's something more. For a man of his intelligence and experience, you would think that would be an easy enough thing to figure out.

He Is Accused Of A Crime He Didn't Commit By Catelyn Stark

This happened all the way back in season one, so it's no wonder some fans have forgotten about it.  Still, it's important to little details like this. You never know what could end up being important in the world of Game of Thrones. Just to remind everyone, Tyrion is accused of trying to harm Bran Stark, which was actually done by his siblings Jaime and Cersei. He insists that he is innocent, but Catelyn doesn't believe him. She takes him to her sister Lysa Arryn at the Eyrie. He is then accused not only of trying to harm Bran, but of  eliminating Lysa's husband, Jon Arryn. Tyrion is also innocent of that crime.

He requests and is granted a trial by combat. Bronn fights for him against one of Lysa's knights and Bronn wins. This means that Tyrion is innocent in the eyes of the gods. So he manages to get out of this situation. Still, if he had been more careful in the first place, he never would have gotten into a situation like this one.

...And Again By His Family

You'd think one time of being accused of a crime he didn't commit would be enough for Tyrion. Apparently not. After Joffrey es away, Tyrion is accused of getting rid of him. Of course, he didn't do it. Yet since his sister and father already hate him, they are happy to believe that he did commit the crime. Luckily, his brother Jaime is on his side. And Tyrion ends up getting out of yet another sticky situation. Though this time, he owes it all to Jaime and Varys.

There are so many ways this could have been avoided, though. Of course, Joffrey was a horrible person and a terrible ruler. Yet Tyrion should have encouraged a less hostile relationship with him. Perhaps then he wouldn't be accused of trying to get rid of him. If people believed Tyrion cared about Joffrey, it would be harder to accuse him of the crime of eliminating Joffrey.