"Game of Thrones" has always been known for its gratuitous nudity, but HBO's epic fantasy drama also packs plenty of shocking violence.
Over the past six seasons, there have been many deaths, some more gruesome than the others.
In anticipation of season seven, premiering this summer, we put together a list of the most gruesome deaths we've seen on the show so far.
So you can fondly remember some very painful memories of lovable characters gone too soon, and relive some of the most satisfying deaths of the worst villains the show has to offer.
Here are the most gruesome and violent deaths on "Game of Thrones":
SEE ALSO: All the 'Game of Thrones' deaths, ranked from least tragic to most tragic
20. Shae
The most gruesome, heartbreaking part of Shea's death? You could see it in Tyrion's eyes that despite her epic betrayal, he still loved her.
Time of death: Season 4, episode 10, "The Children"
Cause of death: Tyrion strangled her upon discovering that she was sleeping with his father, Tywin.
19. Ser Vardis Egen
Not as graphic as some of the others, but it was one of our first looks at how effective (and brutal) of a fighter Bronn is. And such a long fall!
Time of death: Season 1, episode 6, "A Golden Crown"
Cause of death: After a bloody stab in the throat, Bronn throws the Knight of the Vale through the Moon Door, thus winning Tyrion's trial by combat.
18. The High Septon, Margery Tyrell, Mace Tyrell, Loras Tyrell, Kevan Lannister, Lancel Lannister
According to an alchemist Tyrion talks to in season two, wildfire "burns so hot, it melts wood, stone, even steel! And of course: flesh. The substance burns so hot it melts flesh like tallow."
Wildfire also becomes more potent as it ages. The wildfire Cersei used was placed there by the Mad King over 20 years ago, so it was extremely dangerous. The deaths at the Destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor were quick, but they certainly weren't painless.
Time of deaths: Season 6, episode 10, "The Winds of Winter"
Cause of deaths: Burned alive in Cersei's wildfire explosion at the Sept of Baelor.
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