There are many great families and houses in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, and these ten hold the greatest power on Middle-Earth.

The magical world crafted by J.K. Rowling has given us some of the most beloved characters in entertainment history. Harry Potter was The Chosen One, Hermione Granger was the brightest witch of her age, Lord Voldemort was the most powerful evil wizard in history, and Albus Dumbledore was the greatest wizard ever to live.

At its heart, the Star Wars saga has always been about family. The bonds of family, the absence of family, and the destiny of a family legacy have created some of its most powerful moments. In creating the Star Wars films, George Lucas chose to focus primarily on the Skywalkers, a family of highly Force-sensitive individuals whose motivations and actions would shape the very fabric of the galaxy. Though they have been major players in the Star Wars universe, there are other families just as powerful.

Game of Thrones is finally back and it feels so good. With only one episode down, there's already so much to take in with the show moving at a fast pace towards its end. The first episode helped to set up the conclusion while also calling back to the very start of the series. As we recall the very first episode, it's hard not to think about how much Westeros has changed over the years as the fight for power and the Iron Throne has left many dead.

The Game of Thrones is an ongoing battle for most of Westeros, noble houses often wage war against each-other to claim power, lands or justice. Over the many centuries in Westerosi history, many houses have come and gone. Some, like the Gardeners, were once powerful houses that are unfortunately now extinct.