Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Showed So Little of the Trial of Seven (& So Many Flashbacks)

About three minutes into the episode, right after a fight begins, the scene shifts to a flashback. We see a young Dunk, played by Bamber Todd, and his friend Rafe, played by Chloe Lea, on a nearly deserted battlefield. They’re scavenging from a fallen soldier. The show stays with this flashback story for around twenty minutes before returning to the main plot of the trial. This flashback sequence is likely a cost-saving measure, as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has a smaller budget than shows like House of the Dragon or Game of Thrones, and it’s a way to reduce production expenses.

What Happened To Baelor Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 Explained

The cost of victory was far greater than Baelor expected, ultimately claiming his life despite his honorable actions. At first, it appeared he’d survived with only minor losses – both Ser Humfreys, Beesbury and Hardyng, were killed, but Baelor seemed to emerge as a winner when Dunk forced Aerion to surrender. However, the removal of his helmet revealed a fatal blow to the back of his head, resulting in a shocking death reminiscent of the most dramatic moments in Game of Thrones, and ending the life of the potential heir to the Iron Throne.