(2017) is the premiere episode of Game of Thrones ' seventh season, setting the stage for the series' final acts. Written by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and directed by Jeremy Podeswa , the episode focuses on repositioning major players as the "Great War" against the White Walkers looms. Key Plot Developments Game of Thrones – Season 7 Episode 1 “Dragonstone”