Five years ago on 26th June, one of the greatest episodes of Game of Thrones was aired. The Winds of Winter topped the charts everywhere on the internet and is still described as one of the most epic scenes to have ever filmed on TV. The Season 6 finale which features Cersei Lannister taking revenge on all those who wronged her in the cruellest way possible. It gave goosebumps to the audience. 5 years since its filming, fans all over the world are applauding Lena Headey’s performance in this fateful episode.
Even though many joke that Lena was paid an incredible amount for simply standing and drinking wine for the entire episode, it was her powerful presence that made the scene effective. The ominous tone of the episode provides a tense atmosphere, where the viewers know there’s something wrong, but can’t put their finger on it. It is when the Sept blows up, the plan is finally revealed.
Fans all over the world are reliving the episode and wondering why Lena never won the Emmy Award for her performance. The following are some of the reactions from Twitter:
5 years ago today, Game of Thrones gave us one of the best scenes in tv show history. pic.twitter.com/1CTeV9dJG1
— chu (@chuuzus) June 26, 2021
The Winds Of Winter, is one of the greatest Season Finales in TV history. #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/1K4ZoXkkMY
— Rabbit (@DCSkwad) June 27, 2021
I’ll never understand how Lena Headey didn’t win multiple Emmy Awards & Golden Globes for her phenomenally evil portrayal of Cersei Lannister.
I despised the character for her cruelty, while admiring her intense loyalty & badass scenes at the same time. pic.twitter.com/1kabb8OXVW
— Mychal (@mychal3ts) June 27, 2021
it’s always a pleasure to watch cersei lannister blow up the great sept of baelor i love her https://t.co/Ki8egEdf4R
— gerion’s daughter (@joannalannster) June 26, 2021
lena headey being nominated for an emmy *5 times* for her portrayal cersei and not winning once.. someone needs to be tried in court for that https://t.co/VbvtXGZo66
— no (@afroelven) June 26, 2021
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