A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Brings Some Humor to Westeros

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If you’re looking for something a little lighter after the intensity of House of the Dragon, HBO has a new Game of Thrones spin-off for you. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a welcome dose of humor, focusing on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey), nicknamed Dunk. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, the series follows Dunk, a somewhat clumsy farmer and former squire, as he pursues his dream of becoming a knight.

I’m completely captivated by the story of Dunk! It’s amazing watching him journey to Westeros after losing Ser Arlan, and even more incredible that he picks up a squire, young Egg, along the way. He dreams of becoming a renowned knight, hoping to earn a place with a great house—he even dares to imagine serving the Targaryens! But as soon as the Targaryens and the Iron Throne appear, things naturally get complicated. What I love is that through all the drama, Dunk remains wonderfully down-to-earth. There’s a really endearing moment where, after a battle, he awkwardly tries to rally the crowd and then immediately asks Egg, “Was that ill-handled?” It’s just so him. The series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premieres on HBO and Max on January 18th, and I can’t wait to follow their adventures each week!

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2025-12-05 02:54