What Is Euron’s Gift to Cersei?

Published July 20, 2017 · Updated July 6, 2022

Hey guys,

My name is Jack and I am a huge fan of your podcasts. I started listening to your Westworld cast around episode 2 and have been tuning in ever since. After season one of Westworld, I began listening to Shat The Movies and even watched a couple films I had never seen previously just so I could listen to the review (for example, I was not even alive when Raising Arizona was released). Like many of your fans, I was glad to hear that you all would be covering GoT and I completely understand why Shat The Movies will need to be put on hold while season 7 airs. I’m looking forward to more podcasts and to hear your predictions about the fate of Westeros.

As for episode one, I thought the slow pace fit well because it really set the stage for the remaining episodes. There will be enough fights to come, so I didn’t really mind the relatively tame content of this season’s premiere (save Arya’s massacre). I was, however, happy to see Euron come face to face with Cersei as this alliance starts to take shape. It makes sense that Euron seeks a queen while Cersei seeks a naval fleet capable of throttling her enemies. My question for you all is what gift will Euron bring back to Cersei as a showing of his loyalty? My guess is the head of either Olenna or Ellaria but perhaps I’m wrong. Right now the Lannister’s are surrounded by enemies, but only two of them could possibly be defeated with the Greyjoy forces alone: the Tyrells and the Dornish army. The Starks are too far north and not worth the journey right now, whereas Dany’s army is too massive for Euron to tackle alone. To me, Euron seems untrustworthy but pragmatic and will want to stack the odds in his favor. If he can kill the Sand Snakes or Tyrells at sea, it will win him favor and credibility with Cersei for the wars to come. Would love to hear your take on Euron and this new alliance with Queeny.

Thanks!

Jack

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