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.
Despite being hyped as the most elite mercenary army in the world, the Golden Company is eliminated in seconds, rendering their introduction largely inconsequential to the plot. 3. The Forgotten Consequences of the Bells
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.