The 30 most iconic moments from Game of Thrones, ranked

9. Daenerys arrives at Dragonstone

After watching Daenerys plan and prepare to return to Westeros for six seasons, there’s no better feeling than actually seeing her walk onto its shores. When she finally reaches Dragonstone, it’s not as a spoiled girl with her name as the only reason she has a claim to the throne. It’s as a woman who has fought for everything she’s achieved. It’s a moment well earned.

Not only does this scene make everything Daenerys has gone through seem worth it, but it sets the tone for the entire season to come. This is the last scene of the season premiere, and underscores how far Dany has come but also how much farther she has to go. Her returning to Dragonstone, her birthplace, is fitting. She and her court need to restore it, as they need to restore Westeros.

The moment Daenerys walks into the war room is particularly powerful. Her final words before the episode ends are “Shall we begin?” Once again, this emphasizes that the real fight is to come. It’s a fight we’re going to see continue in season 8.