We discuss the premiere episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which offers a more comedic and light-hearted take on the Game of Thrones world and Westeros.

Takeaways From This Week

  • This series has a lighter tone than previous shows.
  • Dunk is a relatable character with dreams and anxieties.
  • The 30-minute runtime makes the episode feel brisk and engaging.
  • The interactions between Dunk and Egg are humorous and endearing.
  • Baratheon is portrayed as a party-loving character, a departure from the serious tone of previous Baratheons.

Episode Breakdown

  • Episode Title: The Hedge Knight
  • Synopsis: On his journey to the forthcoming tournament in Ashford, Dunk meets a clever young boy named Egg, who offers to be his squire.
  • Director: Owen Harris
  • Writer: Ira Parker
  • Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawfor, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton

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South of King’s Landing Credits: