Only a last-minute intervention from Bronn saves Jaime from Drogon’s fire. As a grounded Dany works to remove the projectile, Jaime seizes his chance to run her down. But Bronn, utilizing Qyburn’s modified ballista, manages to land a bolt in Drogon’s side. It’s hard enough for the Lannister soldiers to contend with the vicious Dothraki, much less a fire-breathing dragon. Riding Drogon, she leads her Dothraki army in a battle to wipe out Jaime’s forces. After learning of Highgarden’s fall, she leaves Dragonstone to settle the score herself. By paying close attention to an old book, he successfully cures Jorah of the disease with surgery - a nigh-impossible task that impresses even Archmaester Ebrose. Historic moment: Most maesters are content to simply treat greyscale, but Sam has always been a careful reader.(Re)introduces: Nymeria, Arya’s long-lost direwolf, is revealed to be alive and well - and in command of a veritable dog army.
The Sand Snakes are no match for Euron’s savagery, and Theon jumps in the water rather than try to save Yara from his uncle. Meanwhile, her military alliance fails its first test when Euron’s Iron Fleet attacks the Martells. Dany is also informed of Jon’s recent ascension after learning that he has Tyrion’s seal of approval, she invites him to Dragonstone to bend the knee. That changes Arya’s direction from south to north. Plot: Arya continues her trek through the Riverlands and briefly reunites with her old friend Hot Pie, who tells her that Jon is King in the North now.