Unpleasant news about the Wall awaits Jon and Daenerys in Winterfell. As Daenerys deals with the distrust of the Northern lords, Jon reunites with Sam and gets the news about his paternity.
Jaime faces the ramifications of his actions. A rift opens between Daenerys and Tyrion after she comes to doubt his judgment. Daenerys tries to win Sansa to her side. Bran comes up with a plan to combat the Night King.
As the Army of the Dead attacks Winterfell, the fight for the fate of humanity begins as everyone is pushed to the end of their tether in the face of an enemy out of their darkest nightmares.
In the aftermath of the battle, Daenerys turns her attention to the war with Cersei over the Iron Throne. Sansa betrays Jon's trust by revealing his paternity to Tyrion, which puts Daenerys' claim in question. Cersei gains leverage against Daenerys.
As Daenerys launches her attack on King's Landing, the destruction she leaves in her wake threatens to turn Jon and Tyrion against her. The Hound makes a plea to Arya to abandon her plans for revenge.
As Daenerys emerges victorious, her allies are left reeling and skeptical of her suitability for the throne. Jon makes a shocking decision to ensure peace.