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Following the death of the King's Hand, Queen Cersei interrogates Grand Maester Pycelle about the man's final moments. She subtly probes for information regarding any secrets he might have revealed while dying, specifically reacting to the cryptic phrase 'The seed is strong.'

Outside a royal feast, Tyrion Lannister encounters Jon Snow and offers unsolicited wisdom regarding Jon's status as a bastard. The scene establishes a bond between two outsiders as Tyrion encourages Jon to embrace his identity as a form of protection against the world's judgment.

Viserys prepares his sister Daenerys for a meeting with Khal Drogo, presenting her with a gift from their host. The scene reveals the abusive and transactional nature of their relationship as Viserys uses intimidation and physical control to ensure her compliance in his quest for the throne.

Eleanor Shellstrop learns from an architect named Michael that she has died and successfully made it into 'The Good Place'. Michael explains the embarrassing circumstances of her death and the surprising truth about which earthly religions got the afterlife right.

After realizing her presence is causing chaos in the afterlife, Eleanor attempts to convince Chidi, an ethics professor, to teach her how to be a good person. She argues that she deserves a 'medium' fate rather than eternal torture and proposes that she become his ultimate ethical experiment.

King Robert Baratheon visits the tomb of his lost love, Lyanna Stark, and shares a moment of grief and nostalgia with his oldest friend, Ned Stark. Amidst the shadows of the crypt, Robert asks Ned to serve as Hand of the King and proposes a marriage alliance to unite their houses. The scene balances the heavy weight of past trauma with the political pressure of a new, unwanted responsibility.

Michael, an architect of the afterlife, explains the complex points-based system that determined why the gathered crowd has been admitted to 'The Good Place'. He reveals the existence of soulmates and the grim fate of those who didn't make the cut, all while maintaining a cheerful, slightly eccentric demeanor.

Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of the crime and the witness's philosophical acceptance of the neighborhood's chaotic social contract.

Captain Rawls aggressively confronts Detective McArdle for bypassing the chain of command and speaking to a judge about unsolved murders. Rawls asserts his dominance through a profane tirade, ultimately forcing McArdle to stay late to write a report that covers Rawls's own political interests.

Two intoxicated detectives share a moment of dark levity and professional reflection by the train tracks in the early morning. Bunk recounts a ridiculous story about shooting a mouse with his service weapon before McNulty (McArdle) reveals his stubborn determination to pursue a complex case despite departmental pressure.

Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of street violence and the tragic, unwritten rules of the neighborhood.

Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff panic in a car while attempting to manage a PR disaster involving an ableist slur. The scene highlights the team's cynical incompetence as they debate whether to let one scandal overshadow another while Selina struggles to deliver a sincere apology over the phone.

In the Vice President's office, Dan successfully forges a signature and maneuvers his way into a job offer from Selina. Anna is horrified by the hiring of a known 'bastard', leading to a sharp confrontation with Selina about loyalty and who is actually using whom.

Dan relentlessly mocks Gary about his oversized bag and his role as the Vice President's personal aide. The tension escalates as Dan questions Gary's physical bravery and willingness to take a bullet, while Anna attempts to mediate the workplace bullying.