Season 7 Highlights

Dany arriving on Dragonstone
I think this is one of the best scenes in the show's history. Not just because of Djawadi's fantastic score, but the effects, cinematography, direction and - most importantly - the acting were all brilliant. And only three words spoken in the whole 5-minute sequence! Perfect decision to have this close the first episode.

Arya reuniting with Nymeria
I was considering Krakenbowl since I initially placed that at the leading spot in my top 5 of the episode, but rewatching has allowed me to appreciate this quieter scene even more. It's one of Maisie's best and she did an incredible job, especially when you consider she was probably talking to a "big green sausage".

Jaime and Olenna at Highgarden
Preceded with my favourite shot and score of the episode, this scene makes clear that Diana Rigg was perfect casting as Olenna. She steals every scene she's in and this is no exception. Few characters have had a dignified death, and even fewer given the opportunity to have the last word. So I'm glad she was given one of the best sendoffs in the whole show.

Loot train battle
It's impossible to narrow down a single moment in this entire sequence. I loved everything about this. From the crescendo of the approaching Dothraki, to the gritty viewpoint of the footsoldiers, to Jaime's valiant/idiotic charge towards Dany, there's nothing I didn't enjoy.

Gendry wielding his warhammer
Everyone knows I loved this. Need I say more?

Dany and Drogon arriving at the Frozen Lake Battle
While I enjoyed the rest of the battle as well, the fifty-something seconds when Dany and the dragons arrive at the battle give me chills every single time. And that's largely down to the special effects, and, of course, the God among men that is Ramin Djawadi.

- Everything Euron
- Jaime and Olenna
- Rhaegar - Lyanna Jon-Dany
- Ice dragon

These are all definitely highlights but why hasn't anyone else mentioned the 2nd best scene in the finale?

1 - Winter came for House Frey. Arya proving a little education can go a long way. Epic start to an epic season.

2 - Olenna owning her death scene. What a way to go out.

3 - Dany and Jon. Just all their scenes.

4 - Beyond the Wall. So many highlights.

5 - Cersei and Tyrion. They play off each other so well.

6 - Tormund and the Hound. These two are amazing.

7 - Littlefinger's Death. I only wish there could have been a little more begging involved.

8 - Field of Fire 2.0. Breathtaking television.

9 - Euron defeating Yara and the Sand Snakes. I wish I had enjoyed the Dorne storyline, but...

10 - Watching the snow falling on King's Landing. Winter is finally here.

As a whole this season had so many high points, not as many low ones. One of my favorite visual moments was Arya inside of Winterfell for the first time in 6 seasons. She's home, but at the same time, it's a different place than the one she remembers. As has been said many times, you can't go home again. Bittersweet.