A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: The new Game of Thrones prequel is 'very funny' and a 'total delight'
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," the latest spin-off from the Game of Thrones universe, follows the inexperienced knight Ser Duncan and his cheeky squire Egg, delivering a mix of brutal drama and plentiful humor that has been widely praised as a "nailed-on winner."
- Set roughly two centuries before Game of Thrones, the show focuses on a single narrative thread centered on common folk rather than nobility, featuring a tournament at Ashford Meadow with significant geopolitical consequences.
- The chemistry between leads Peter Claffey (Ser Duncan) and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) is exceptional, likened to a classic Laurel and Hardy double act, with both actors receiving high praise for their performances.
- The series distinguishes itself from its predecessors by
