"HBO has another critically acclaimed hit with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, and it deserves every bit of the praise heaped upon it. The immensely satisfying first season wrapped with last night's finale, dealing with the tragedy of the penultimate episode and setting the stage for the further adventures of Dunk and Egg."
"Dunk (Peter Claffey) is a lowly hedge knight who has just buried his aged mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb). Ser Arlan was perhaps not the kindest of mentors and often stone drunk, but at least he was hung like the proverbial horse-as viewers discovered in a full-frontal moment that instantly went viral. Lacking any good employment options, Dunk decides to enter a local tournament, since he has inherited Ser Arlan's sword, shield, and three horses."
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adapts George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg, bringing character-focused, satisfying fantasy to HBO. The first season concludes with a finale that follows a tragic penultimate episode and establishes further Dunk and Egg adventures. Dunk, a lowly hedge knight, buries his mentor Ser Arlan, inherits his sword, shield, and horses, and reluctantly accepts Egg as his squire. Dunk seeks opportunity in a local tournament and gains Prince Baelor Breakspear's vouch, positioning the pair for future trials and growth.
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