US EditionWhen Does a New Episode of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Come Out?
Episode 5 continues the story of Ser Duncan the Tall with a pivotal Trial of Seven and Prince Baelor’s unexpected alliance, part of HBO's six-episode weekly release.
- On Monday, Feb. 16, HBO and HBO Max aired episode five, "In the Name of the Mother," with Prince Baelor Targaryen joining Dunk's side in the Trial of Seven.
- Adapted from George R. R. Martin's novellas, the series premiered Jan. 18 nearly a century before Game of Thrones and returned to its regular slot after last week's Super Bowl move, with the finale set for Feb. 22.
- The episode mixes dark comedy and visceral flashbacks as Ser Duncan 'Dunk' the Tall endures a savage Trial of Seven, suffering impalements, mace blows, stab wounds, and helmet strikes before winning against Prince Aerion.
- After the duel, Prince Baelor offered Dunk service and said `I need good men, Ser Duncan,` before collapsing with a fatal skull injury, leaving Dunk's fate uncertain.
- As a penultimate instalment, the duel positions the show within Thrones tradition while showrunner Ira Parker links Dunk to Brienne of Tarth, setting up the Season finale Feb. 22.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ creator explains bloody, shocking death: ‘Brutal’
All men must die. “Game of Thrones” spinoff “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has been lighter in tone than its parent show – until now. The fifth episode ends with a shocking death. Spoilers below for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” The episode (10 p.m. on HBO) sees Dunk (Peter Claffey) in a brutal trial by combat, aided by several men fighting by his side, including Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) – the heir to the Iron …
Dunk’s Trial In 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Just Changed History Forever
HBOIt’s no secret that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is more important of a story than we realize. In fact, the first time we heard Ser Duncan the Tall’s name was in Game of Thrones, when Joffrey remarks that Ser Duncan had four whole pages written about him in a history book. So we know he goes down in history, but at the beginning of his spinoff, he’s just a big guy whose former boss called him “thick as a castle wall and slow as an aurochs.”…
Trial of Seven: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' team goes behind that tragic death
Cast and creatives break down the making of this ensemble battle sequence and its bloody aftermath. The Trial of Seven begins on 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Steffan Hill/HBOThis article contains spoilers from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother.”The Trial of Seven is about to commence — a clash of mud, blood, and iron before a roaring crowd to determine the fate of the aspiring knight that dared to defend a …
A blink-and-you-miss-it scene in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' ties Dunk to his most famous descendant
Gwendoline Christie as Brienne in "Game of Thrones" and Peter Claffey as Dunk in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."Helen Sloan/Steffan Hill/HBO"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" follows a hedge knight named Dunk, aka Ser Duncan the Tall.Showrunner Ira Parker said he included an Easter egg in episode five that hints at Dunk's legacy.George R. R. Martin previously confirmed that Brienne from "Game of Thrones" is Dunk's descendant.Spoilers ahead for "…
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