They spent an entire episode turning Goliath into David. Danni, had every advantage and they yanked them.
I get why they did it. But the way they did it cheapens the whole show. There's no rhyme or reason for Dernersi and her people not to do reconn first. Just like the Dhorhki charging into the dark towards White Walkers. Come sense says you let them come to you through your defenses.