[Pogue]

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about her death scene with Jaime in the Red Keep, Lena said her reaction was "mixed" initially, stating: "I wanted her to have some big piece or fight with somebody.

"(But) the more we talked about it, the more it seemed like the perfect end for her. They came into the world together and now they leave together.

"I think the important thing is that Jaime had a chance at freedom [with Brienne] and finally liberated himself from Cersei. I think the biggest surprise is he came back for her.



"Cersei realizes just how she loves him and just how much he loves her. It’s the most authentic connection she’s ever had. Ultimately they belong together. It’s maybe the first time that Cersei has been at peace."

She’s dead.