FREEDMEN CHIEF JUSTICE REPARATIONS

Brienne of Tarth is one of the clearest examples of how the show made discomfort look beautiful In the books, she’s not just “not traditionally attractive.” She’s described as genuinely unpleasant to look at with broad, awkward with uneven features, broken teeth, and skin that’s been through it. People actively mock her Her entire story hits harder when you realize she is a woman who does not benefit from beauty in a world that rewards it. All she had was skill, loyalty and honor But the show casting? They gave us someone striking in a rugged, unconventional way. The show made Brienne easier to root for. The books make her harder to ignore.