As the primary antagonist for years, Cersei remains largely passive throughout the episode, eventually dying under falling masonry rather than through a direct confrontation with the heroes she wronged. 2. The Forgotten Military Logic
In the previous episode, Scorpions were depicted as highly lethal anti-dragon weapons. In S8E5, they are portrayed as almost entirely useless against Drogon, a shift that critics argue sacrificed internal consistency for visual spectacle. [S8E5] The Forgotten
Known as the "Master of Whispers," Varys is executed early in the episode for a clumsy, overt attempt at treason that many fans felt forgot his established reputation for subtlety and survival. As the primary antagonist for years, Cersei remains