A huge reveal about Egg's past comes in episode three of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Dylan tries very hard to make sense of what a fortune teller said.

Takeaways From This Week

• The episode focuses on the friendship between Dunk and Egg.
• Egg's character is developed, revealing his knowledge and compassion.
• A major antagonist is introduced, raising the stakes for Dunk.
• The reveal of Egg's Targaryen lineage adds depth to the plot.
• Foreshadowing hints at future conflicts and character arcs.
• The fortune teller's predictions create intrigue for the series' direction.
• The episode balances plot-heavy moments with character exploration.
• Themes of violence and its impact on characters are explored.
• The songs in the episode serve as a narrative device and thematic commentary.
• The hosts express excitement for the next episode and its developments.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: The Squire
• Synopsis: Ser Duncan prepares for the tournament, and much more is revealed about Egg.
• Director: Owen Harris
• Writer: Hiram Martinez, Ira Parker, Annie Julia Wyman
• Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawfor, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

South of King’s Landing Credits:

• Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
• South of King’s Landing Art: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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In the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dunk gets a yes, but we're still an episode away from seeing him take part in the games.

Takeaways From This Week

• The show's pacing is slower than in the previous series.
• Dunk's character is portrayed as a sincere and somewhat bumbling knight.
• Egg's background hints at a deeper connection to the Targaryens.
• The jousting competition is set to be a brutal and significant event.
• Character interactions provide both humour and depth to the story.
• Foreshadowing is evident in Dunk's journey andthe challenges ahead.
• The series is building towards a climax with the jousting competition.
• Dunk's motivations are tied to proving himself and honouring his master.
• The dynamic between Dunk and Egg adds a layer of charm to the narrative.
• The show has been renewed for a second season, indicating potential for further character development.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: Hard Salt Beef
• Synopsis: Dunk appeals to various lords in order to gain entrance into the tournament, but Egg advises him to hold onto his pride. When the Targaryens arrive at Ashford, Dunk seizes his moment with Prince Baelor.
• Director: Owen Harris
• Writer: Aziza Barnes, Ira Parker
• Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawfor, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

South of King’s Landing Credits:

• Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
• South of King’s Landing Art: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
• Support Us: https://explosionnetwork.com/support

We discuss the premiere episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which offers a more comedic and light-hearted take on the Game of Thrones world and Westeros.

Takeaways From This Week

• This series has a lighter tone than previous shows.
• Dunk is a relatable character with dreams and anxieties.
• The 30-minute runtime makes the episode feel brisk and engaging.
• The interactions between Dunk and Egg are humorous and endearing.
• Baratheon is portrayed as a party-loving character, a departure from the serious tone of previous Baratheons.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: The Hedge Knight
• Synopsis: On his journey to the forthcoming tournament in Ashford, Dunk meets a clever young boy named Egg, who offers to be his squire.
• Director: Owen Harris
• Writer: Ira Parker
• Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawfor, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

South of King’s Landing Credits:

• Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
• South of King’s Landing Art: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
• Support Us: https://explosionnetwork.com/support