‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is an Absolute Triumph
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," premiering January 18 on HBO and HBO Max, is a six-episode prequel set between "House of the Dragon" and "Game of Thrones," focusing on the lives of hedge knights and their squires in Westeros.
- The series follows Dunk (Peter Claffey), a dirt-poor hedge knight, and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), exploring themes of honor, power, and social status through a more intimate and grounded perspective than previous Westeros shows.
- Unlike its predecessors, the show emphasizes a rougher, more immediate storytelling style with a mix of serious themes, gruesome violence, and bawdy humor, balancing drama with moments of lev
