Eastwatch  "Eastwatch" is the fifth episode of the seventh season of HBO's fantasy television series "Game of Thrones", and the 65th overall. The episode was written for television by Dave Hill and directed by Matt Shakman. Daenerys forces the surviving soldiers to swear fealty to her, but the Tarly's refuse, and are executed. Meanwhile, Davos Seaworth retrieves Gendry, along with Jon Snow and Jorah Mormont, where they head beyond the Wall along with Tormund, The Hound, and the Brotherhood Without Banners. Arya Stark spies on Littlefinger and discovers a letter that Sansa wrote to her family, requesting their fealty to King Joffrey. The title of the episode refers to the namesake place at which the final sequence takes place. "Eastwatch" received praise from critics, who listed Jon Snow's interaction with Drogon, Lena Headey's performance as Cersei Lannister, Gendry's return, and the tension between Arya and Littlefinger as highlights of the episode. In the United States, the episode achieved a viewership of 10.72 million in its initial broadcast, the highest of any episode in the first seven seasons. This episode marks the final appearance of Tom Hopper (Dickon Tarly) and James Faulkner (Randyll Tarly). After the battle, Bronn pulls Jaime ashore. They recognize that the Lannisters cannot defeat Daenerys' three dragons. Daenerys has Randyll Tarly and his son Dickon, who both refuse to swear fealty to her, incinerated despite Tyrion's protests. The remaining soldiers swear fealty to Daenerys out of fear. Bran, who can see the White Walker's army approaching the wall, requests that ravens be sent throughout the Seven Kingdoms to warn of the imposing threat. Arya witnesses Sansa declining two northern lords' suggestion that Sansa should rule the North. Arya privately accuses Sansa of wanting to displace Jon. Littlefinger surreptitiously lets Arya see the letter Cersei forced Sansa to write after King Robert died in the first season, asking Robb to swear fealty to King Joffrey ("The Pointy End"). Archmaester Ebrose discusses Bran's message with other Archmaesters. Sam tries to get them to use their influence to prepare Westeros for war against the White Walkers. Archmaester Ebrose decides the matter needs further study.