The episode opens at Dragonstone with Dany, Tyrion, Varys, Olenna, Theon, Elleria, Grey Worm, Missandei, and Yara discussing the best strategy to win Kings Landing and the seven kingdoms. They debate between hitting Kings Landing with full force or winning the loyalty of the Lords. Dany eventually favors Tyrion's approach, which involves taking Casterly Rock with Olenna's men and hitting Kings Landing with the fleet. The idea is to not just pillage with massive hordes of unsullied and dothraki to avoid making Dany look like another crazy Targaryan.