Although HBO’s new A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series will still take place in the familiar setting of Westeros, it differs significantly from its predecessors.
This series focuses more on telling small, intimate stories than it does on the epic battles and mighty leaders that we have come to associate with other shows set in this universe.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms tells the story of Ser Duncan the Tall (nicknamed Dunk) many years before the events of the wildly popular series Game of Thrones. Dunk is a young knight who was once employed by another knight who passed away, but after his former knight’s death Dunk sets out for Ashford Meadow to compete in a tournament where he hopes to earn his keep as a knight and prove himself.
Dunk is neither bright nor sophisticated, but he has a very strong moral compass. On his journey to Ashford Meadow, Dunk encounters a young boy named Egg who becomes his squire. Egg is a small, clever, and opinionated young man. He frequently has more knowledge than Dunk and is never hesitant to voice his opinions. Together, Dunk and Egg form the heart of the series.
The contrast between Dunk’s height and lack of sophisticated thinking and Egg’s quick wit and intelligence creates many humorous yet loving interactions.
