Game of Thrones: Why King Joffrey Killed Ros In Season 3

Ros’ Game of Thrones death not only satisfied King Joffrey Baratheon’s twisted desires but also helped Petyr “Littlefinger” Balish strike a blow to his enemies — but the main reason it’s remembered is that few GoT deaths are as brutal as when Joffrey killed Ros. Joffrey emerged as a villain during season 1 of the HBO series, but the lingering influence of his parents suppressed his bullying. Joffrey’s antics foreshadowed the threat he would become. Following Robert Baratheon’s death, Joffrey’s rise to power emboldened him, and during subsequent seasons, his cruelty went unchecked. Joffrey’s focus became lashing out at the oppressed and undeserving, with Ros’s death one of the best-remembered from this period of the show.