The White Walkers, an army of the dead, march south, threatening all of Westeros. Jon Snow, the King in the North, seeks an alliance with Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled claimant to the Iron Throne, to fight this existential threat. Daenerys, who wants to reclaim her birthright, arrives at Dragonstone with her dragons.

The central conflict escalates as Cersei Lannister, the current Queen, consolidates power in King's Landing, while Daenerys faces setbacks, including the loss of ships and allies. A major turning point occurs when Jon Snow's true parentage as Aegon Targaryen is revealed, complicating his relationship with Daenerys and his claim to the throne. The season ends with the Wall falling, allowing the Army of the Dead to invade the North.

Season 7 of Game of Thrones covers episodes 1-7. Here's everything that happened:

Season 7, Episode 1: Dragonstone - Arya Stark exacts bloody revenge on House Frey for the Red Wedding, poisoning them all. Jon Snow prepares the North for the coming war, while Cersei Lannister seeks an alliance with Euron Greyjoy. Samwell Tarly discovers a massive deposit of dragonglass at Dragonstone. The episode concludes with Daenerys Targaryen arriving at her ancestral home, Dragonstone.

Season 7, Episode 2: Stormborn - Daenerys receives Melisandre, who suggests Jon Snow could be the Prince That Was Promised. Meanwhile, Euron Greyjoy's fleet ambushes Yara's ships, resulting in the capture of Yara and Ellaria Sand, while Obara and Nymeria Sand are killed. Arya is reunited with her direwolf, Nymeria. Jon Snow agrees to meet Daenerys at Dragonstone.

Season 7, Episode 3: The Queen's Justice - Daenerys meets Jon Snow, who seeks her aid against the White Walkers, but she demands fealty first. Cersei exacts brutal vengeance on Ellaria and Tyene Sand, poisoning Tyene and forcing Ellaria to watch her die. Meanwhile, Jaime Lannister captures Highgarden, and Olenna Tyrell reveals she killed Joffrey before dying by poison herself. The Unsullied take Casterly Rock, but Euron Greyjoy destroys their ships, leaving them stranded.

Season 7, Episode 4: The Spoils of War - Daenerys unleashes Drogon in a devastating attack on the Lannister army's supply train. Arya returns to Winterfell and spars with Brienne. Jon and Daenerys discuss the threat of the White Walkers. The episode concludes with Jaime Lannister charging Daenerys and falling into a lake, narrowly escaping death.

Season 7, Episode 5: Eastwatch - Jon Snow, Jorah, and Gendry join forces with the Hound, Tormund, Beric, and Thoros to venture beyond the Wall. Daenerys executes Randyll and Dickon Tarly for refusing to bend the knee. Crucially, Gilly discovers that Rhaegar Targaryen's marriage to Elia Martell was annulled, revealing Jon Snow's true parentage as a legitimate heir. The episode concludes with the unlikely fellowship heading north into the dangerous unknown.

Season 7, Episode 6: Beyond the Wall - Jon Snow's party captures a wight but is cornered by the Army of the Dead. Daenerys arrives with her dragons to rescue them, but the Night King kills and reanimates Viserion, turning him into an ice dragon. Jon is saved by Benjen Stark, who sacrifices himself, and Jon pledges loyalty to Daenerys.

Season 7, Episode 7: The Dragon and the Wolf - The summit at the Dragonpit leads to an uneasy truce against the Night King. Jon Snow's true parentage as Aegon Targaryen is revealed, making him the rightful heir. Meanwhile, Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish is executed for his manipulations. The episode concludes with the Wall falling, allowing the Army of the Dead to march south.