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
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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

The season finale has left a few fans disappointed, especially with a long wait for what's next. But were Dylan and Ashley left as disgruntled? Listen to find out! And what they thought of the season as a whole.

Takeaways From This Week

• The season finale focuses on setting up the pieces for Season 3
• The episode features memorable quotes and amusing scenes
• There is a possibility of a peaceful resolution to the war
• Daemon's realization that there are bigger things in the world than the crown serves as the crux of the episode. Rhanera decides to go find Aegon and confront him
• The scene between Alicent and Rhanera is tense and filled with sharp dialogue
• The future of the show is uncertain, with war looming and characters in danger
• A teaser for the spin-off show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, was released

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: The Queen Who Ever Was
• Synopsis: As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.
• Director: Geeta Patel
• Writer: Sara Hess
• Cast: Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Mizuno, Matthew Needham, Tom-Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Kurt Egyiawan, Abubakar Salim, Clinton Liberty, Kieran Bew, Ellora Torchia, Tom Bennett

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: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion