Game of Thrones season 8: 5 last-minute Daenerys Targaryen predictions

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Photo: Helen Sloane/HBO

Someone will betray Daenerys

Although Daenerys’ list of enemies is nowhere near as long as Cersei’s, there are plenty of theories that Dany’s reign will end in betrayal. Some even think that Jon will turn his back on her after learning his true parentage, but that’s a bit out of character for him.

Of course, Tyrion Lannister hasn’t exactly been onboard with Daenerys’ decisions as of late. And there’s the business of his conversation with Cersei during season seven to be dealt with. Some fans think that Tyrion betrayed his queen during that discussion, and given the reputation of House Lannister, it’s not totally incomprehensible that he would do such a thing—even if he is the best of them.

There’s also Varys to consider. Daenerys has an intense conversation with him during the seventh season of the series, during which she insists that he tell her if he has concerns about her decisions—instead of just stabbing her in the back like the other rulers he’s served. We’d like to believe that Varys will follow through on his promise to her, but you just never know with that one…