A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Episodes
The Hedge Knight
On his journey to the forthcoming tournament in Ashford, Dunk meets a clever young boy named Egg, who offers to…
Hard Salt Beef
Dunk appeals to various lords in order to gain entrance into the tournament...but Egg advises him to hold onto his…
The Squire
After Egg attempts to train Dunk's uncooperative horse, Dunk teaches his new squire an important skill. As they take in…
Seven
After landing himself in the Targaryens' crosshairs, Dunk exercises his right to request a trial by combat.
In the Name of the Mother
Dunk finds himself drawn to the promise of a new future.
The Morrow
The people of Ashford mourn a significant loss following the tournament; Dunk reflects on his future and evaluates his responsibilities…
CINEMABOXD.COM Review
The world of Westeros, reimagined for television, has often grappled with the weight of its own lore. With "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," we are offered a curious detour, a prequel series that, thankfully, understands the nuanced art of storytelling beyond mere spectacle. This six-episode season, set a century before the familiar bloodshed of the Lannisters and Starks, presents a compelling argument for intimate epic.
Directorially, the series thrives in its restraint. Instead of sprawling battles designed for awe, we are given a keen focus on the human element, the dust on the road, the weary expressions of those navigating a world still under the Targaryen thumb. The cinematography, often bathed in a muted, earthy palette, evokes a sense of bygone era, a Westeros less polished and more rugged. This aesthetic choice underscores the nascent journeys of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg. Peter Claffey embodies Duncan with a suitable blend of naiveté and burgeoning courage, his physical presence ably conveying the 'tall' aspect without resorting to caricature. Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, however, is where the series truly finds its heart. His precocious intelligence, delivered with a charming earnestness, is the perfect foil to Duncan’s honorable but often bewildered nature.
Where the series occasionally falters is in its pacing. While the episodic structure generally serves the itinerant nature of the duo’s adventures, some narrative threads feel a touch too convenient, or conversely, too protracted for the limited episode count. The promise of "powerful foes and dangerous exploits" is certainly delivered, but not always with the thematic depth one might crave from a story set in this universe. Daniel Ings, in his role, delivers a performance that hints at greater political machinations, yet these are often left tantalizingly unexplored, perhaps a casualty of the season's brevity.
Ultimately, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is a thoughtful exploration of heroism in an age of fading magic. It’s a series that understands that the grandest narratives often spring from the most improbable friendships. While not without its minor stumbles, it offers a refreshing, character-driven perspective on a world often defined by its dragons and dynastic struggles, proving that even a small-scale adventure can possess immense artistic merit. It’s a journey worth taking.





