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January 17, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: this glorious grossout comedy is Game of Thrones at its best
My jaw was left agape by this rich, moving spinoff. Its two lead characters have the making of a classic comic double act
TL;DR
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a new Game of Thrones prequel, chronologically placed between the original series and House of the Dragon.
- The series focuses on Dunk, a hedge knight, and his squire Egg, offering a different tone from previous installments.
- Dunk is portrayed as dim-witted, penniless, and naive, with a journey to a tourney to prove himself.
- The show subverts expectations of grandeur, featuring comedic moments and highlighting Dunk's flaws.
- Despite its lighthearted start, the series evolves into a moving exploration of nobility, survivor's guilt, and goodness.
- The show is based on George RR Martin's source novella and is structured in six short episodes.
- Key characters include Dunk (Peter Claffey), Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), and Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings).
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