So I think there’s definitely going to be a clash between the dragons, and, again, I’m leaning toward Daenerys going the way of her father to a certain degree, in which case the dragons become weapons. Long story short: I know you’re in love with them, but I don’t have high hopes for their future. When we first met Cersei in Season 1, she seemed, if not loving, at least very protective of her children. So it’s not that she’s lost her humanity — this is just her chance to actually express what she’s always wanted to do. Because she said that last season, but she’s also very calculating and it was something to use as leverage with Jaime and Tyrion.

Source: New York Times April 14, 2019 18:56 UTC