Game Of Thrones Season 7 - 8 Clues From "Queen's Justice" Trailer

6. Cersei Emboldened

Game Of Thrones Cersei
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A very brief shot of Cersei shows her sitting (in near darkness obviously) talking to an advisor (probably Jaime given the shoulder pads), almost arrogantly celebrating her "first blood" victory in the war. Is she taking credit for Euron's sea battle here? Or is this the direct aftermath of her dealing with Yara and Ellaria?

It seems that the whole Fake News side of Cersei's rule is going to continue: she might be in an impossible position still, but she can't afford to show any sign of weakness, and if that means claiming Euron's victory as her own, then so be it. Her home crowd will no doubt love her for it.

Given the tone of the conversation though, it feels like she's talking to a dissenter. There's a firmness to her voice that suggests she's shouting down criticism (perhaps the needless provocation of executing Yara?), or explaining why her next strategic step is necessary. Expect that to be aimed at the home of the Tyrells.

Another shot from the Comic Con trailer shows Cersei kissing Jaime, no doubt a gift for him to sweeten him being sent to deal with Highgarden.

Jaime Cersei Kiss
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She's clearly forgiven him for his former abuses of her. Unless she's sending him away to distract him with Euron in King's Landing and Jaime's dissenting voice an unwelcome obstacle to that useful alliance.

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