While ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms‘ has generally felt fresh compared to other adaptations of George R.R. Martin’s work, a key scene in Episode 4 strongly resembled something from ‘Game of Thrones’.
The story of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place in the timeline between the series House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones.
Instead of a sprawling tale with many characters, the story focuses closely on two main figures: Ser Duncan the Tall, a wandering knight, and his young apprentice, Egg.
As the show gets closer to its ending, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has at last delivered on a promise it hinted at in the very first episode. Be warned – spoilers for Episode 4 follow…
Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms undercut Game of Thrones score
The first episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ began with a somber scene: Dunk burying his mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree, who had passed away.
As soon as he takes up his master’s sword and enters the tournament at Ashford Meadow, the familiar Game of Thrones theme music begins – only to be abruptly cut short by Dunk needing to use the restroom.
George R.R. Martin, author of ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg,’ was surprised by a particular scene in the show, telling The Hollywood Reporter he usually avoids writing about characters using the bathroom in detail. He questioned the inclusion of the scene after seeing an early cut, wondering if it was necessary. However, the showrunner, Ira Parker, felt it was a worthwhile addition.
I was really glad to hear Parker explain his take on that scene! He clarified he wasn’t trying to change Ramin Djawadi’s amazing score at all. It was more about showing us who Dunk is as a character. He said, and it totally makes sense, that Dunk isn’t a hero yet. He’s just a really anxious kid, still figuring things out and dealing with a lot of nerves – basically, a relatable teenager!
The music break also helped establish Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as distinct from previous installments, not just in its overall feel, but also in its musical style.
Ser Duncan is finally worthy of iconic theme tune
Then, in the fourth episode, Ser Duncan accepted a challenge – the ‘Trial of Seven’ against Prince Aerion. He managed to find five fighters to support him, but had a hard time getting a sixth to join his team.
Just when things looked hopeless, Prince Baelor Targaryen, the future king, arrived on horseback and declared his support for Ser Duncan. He explained that Ser Duncan had defended those who couldn’t defend themselves, as any honorable knight should.
When those lines were said, the Game of Thrones theme just hit different – seriously, gave me chills! It made me think about what the composer said – apparently, Dunk wouldn’t have been worthy of that music back in season one, but Ser Duncan the Tall definitely is now. It felt like a perfect moment, connecting everything.
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2026-02-06 13:20