Game of Thrones’ writers don’t know what to do with their prophets and geniuses

Spoilers ahead for Game of Thrones, season 8, episode 3, “The Long Night.”
As Game of Thrones moves into the second half of its final season, we’re in the endgame — not just for the remaining contenders for the Iron Throne, but also for the behind-the-scenes string-pullers with their own grandiose plans for the fate of Westeros. Littlefinger’s cunning, Varys’ spy networks, Tyrion’s battle strategies, and Melisandre’s prophecies and fire magic have