The whole episode worked for me. The character scenes were are really well done.
Jon and Varys on the beach had the right foreshadowing. The coin flip line was very good and gave pretty big hints Dany might go crazy cakes.
Dany and Tyrion - he was nervous in front of her. He also missed the point and she corrected him on who she feels betrayed her. She connected the dots for him which mad him more uncomfortable. Further foreshadowing in that one.
Dany and Greyworm - they shared their last moment of mourning. Greyworm has gone from unfeeling war machine to someone with a soul. It's been a good evolution. Her calling him by his real name shows some real care there and the bond they share.
Dany and Jon - the final incestuous kiss that reveals his true feelings. Lots there without words spoken.
Jamie and Erron - great comic relief to break some tension.
Tyrion while the city burns - so much sadness in his eyes and you can see the thought bubble above his head saying "WHY?!?!"
Arya and The Hound - to me the map room scene was "tender". Here is this gruff man who swears a ton, been through hell and back, killed just for the hell of it, and he's holding her back. He's been her protector and surrogate father figure since they watched her father die. This was him, in that role, being completely honest with her. In the exchange she sees that he isn't just giving her a line, it's straight from the heart and it gets her. Her using his real name shows her1 appreciation.
Cersei - her breakdown was excellent. She goes through the stages of grief as she watches the dragon wreck the place. "All it takes is one shot" "all the scorps are toast" (one stab wound) "We have the iron fleet" "to it again" (another stab wound) her men giving up, another, the city in bonfire, another. Realization this is the end...a tear, she's broken. So much said without words.
Cersei and Jamie - discussed by others but totally fitting.
The characters all watching 9/11 meets Pompeii and their unspoken reactions. All very well done.
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