Why does Cersei have Olenna killed?

However, some are wondering why did Jaime kill Lady Olenna on Game of Thrones? The simple answer is: because Cersei wanted him to. Despite many fans’ hopes, Jaime is still very much in love with Cersei, which was proven after they hooked up again for the first time in a long while during Sunday’s episode.

Why did the Lannisters declare war on the Tyrells?

Prelude. During the War of the Five Kings, House Tyrell backed Renly Baratheon until his death. Cersei believed the Tyrells to be their rivals and were threatening the Lannisters’ hold over the Iron Throne.

Who killed Olenna Tyrell on ‘Game of Thrones’?

Underestimating the Lannisters is never a good idea and Cersei and Jaime proved that more than once during “The Queen’s Justice.” (The episode name itself should have been a tip-off, eh?) After the Lannister army overtook Highgarden, Jaime killed Olenna Tyrell on Game Of Thrones by giving her poison to drink.

What happened to Lady Olenna in Game of Thrones?

Lady Olenna of House Tyrell was defeated when the Lannisters made their way to Highgarden instead of Casterly Rock, as Tyrion anticipated. Naturally, Jaime found Lady Olenna waiting calmly in her chamber for her death, which surely came.

What would happen if Jaime let Olenna go?

For one, she was allied with the enemy (Daenerys). Secondly, if Jaime let Olenna go, it would be a direct betrayal to Cersei and he knows that. Also, if you think about it, it was actually a mercy that Jaime gave Olenna the poison to kill herself.

What if Olenna tells the truth about Joffrey?

Yet, there is something that could come from Olenna stating the truth — Cersei may sniff out the co-conspirators in Joffrey’s death since Littlefinger and knight-turned-fool Dontos Hollard were the ones who helped the Tyrell matriarch in carrying out her plan.