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Good ending to the first Season. I expected a little bit more from it but am happy with what we got.

Spoiler

I kinda wanted for Tanselle to show up again and thank him...but I get why they decided not to do that. Let's hope they have a chance encounter in a future Season smile

In that dialogue at the beginning, anyone else got a bit of Tyrion Lannister from Ser Lyonel?

When Duncan hesitated to knight Ser Raymun I also thought that Duncan wasn't actually knighted by Ser Arlan...still a mystery if it actually happened smile

The very last scene...perfectly done.

So far the best show of 2026 for me 10/10 ...let's see if anything can top it smile

fassy wrote:
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what was that with the music at the beginning and the end of the last episode? So out of "character" and breaks immersion instantly. I mean, was that really necessary???

Agreed...felt off and don't see any reason for it. That would've fit Fallout but not this show.

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WilliamDrakeMcGregor wrote:

Good ending to the first Season. I expected a little bit more from it but am happy with what we got.

Spoiler

I kinda wanted for Tanselle to show up again and thank him...but I get why they decided not to do that. Let's hope they have a chance encounter in a future Season smile

In that dialogue at the beginning, anyone else got a bit of Tyrion Lannister from Ser Lyonel?

When Duncan hesitated to knight Ser Raymun I also thought that Duncan wasn't actually knighted by Ser Arlan...still a mystery if it actually happened smile

The very last scene...perfectly done.

So far the best show of 2026 for me 10/10 ...let's see if anything can top it smile

fassy wrote:
Spoiler

what was that with the music at the beginning and the end of the last episode? So out of "character" and breaks immersion instantly. I mean, was that really necessary???

Agreed...felt off and don't see any reason for it. That would've fit Fallout but not this show.

Regarding your first spoiler: I don't think it did. Dunk asked, but never got the answer.

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Lots of vids on YouTube about the whole world of Ice and Fire - it's a rabbit hole. One thing I really liked was this: someone pointed out that Brienne of Tarth carried a shield for which she had no history. That shield is Dunk's. Brienne is his descendent. If anyone has sharp eyes and a lot of time, would you be willing to confirm?

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TeaAndApathy wrote:

Lots of vids on YouTube about the whole world of Ice and Fire - it's a rabbit hole. One thing I really liked was this: someone pointed out that Brienne of Tarth carried a shield for which she had no history. That shield is Dunk's. Brienne is his descendent. If anyone has sharp eyes and a lot of time, would you be willing to confirm?

Apparently George R.R. Martin confirmed it some time ago.
https://www.businessinsider.com/dunk-br … egg-2026-2

The vanityfair article is behind a paywall though...

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How do you make a perfect show even better? - Release a blooper reel smile

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Season 1 Bloopers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l01hTdB5PK4

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That was cute - thank you! I love a blooper reel.

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fassy wrote:

Okay, saw the last episode today... what a awesome show! First time in a long long time... I have nothing (well, almost!) nothing to complain about! Loved every minute!

Spoiler

what was that with the music at the beginning and the end of the last episode? So out of "character" and breaks immersion instantly. I mean, was that really necessary???

Ya I agree Fassy, I said the same thing, trying perhaps to be funny, but it was just immersion breaking.  Loved every minute of it regardless.

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Reading the comments I have no idea what all the rave is about. My wife and I watched this and when we finished the last ep. of S1 she asked me, "So, what really happened? This could have been done in 3 episodes." I told her it could have been a 90 minute movie. 3/5

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TimD wrote:

Reading the comments I have no idea what all the rave is about. My wife and I watched this and when we finished the last ep. of S1 she asked me, "So, what really happened? This could have been done in 3 episodes." I told her it could have been a 90 minute movie. 3/5

I kind of agree.  It was pretty slow going, but it was done well, it just "felt" better than other things done since GoT.  Would it have been better as a 90 minute movie?  Quite possibly, yes.

2020.  Meh.

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graybags wrote:
TimD wrote:

Reading the comments I have no idea what all the rave is about. My wife and I watched this and when we finished the last ep. of S1 she asked me, "So, what really happened? This could have been done in 3 episodes." I told her it could have been a 90 minute movie. 3/5

I kind of agree.  It was pretty slow going, but it was done well, it just "felt" better than other things done since GoT.  Would it have been better as a 90 minute movie?  Quite possibly, yes.

I think it comes down to immersion.

Sure the story could've been told in 90 minutes and you would get the same amount of information out of it.
But you probably wouldn't have been able to dive into the world the same way as we were able to with the six episodes they gave us.

I would go the other way and say, broken down to a 90 minute movie I would've given it probably a 3/5 and not the 5/5 the show managed with the character- and worldbuilding surrounding the story.

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Finished season 1! For me, it was a solid 8/10 show. Not enough "wow" or emotional impact to leave a higher rating.


‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms‘ Renewed For Season 2:
https://deadline.com/2025/11/a-knight-o … 236624225/

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lighton wrote:

‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms‘ Renewed For Season 2:
https://deadline.com/2025/11/a-knight-o … 236624225/

Yay ! smile

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