Why the Game of Thrones Theme Song Plays at the End of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4

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Finally, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms delivers a moment that feels truly epic, mirroring the scale of Game of Thrones – and this time, without any unfortunate bathroom breaks. The series famously began with a striking scene: the Game of Thrones theme song started, only to be abruptly cut short by Ser Duncan the Tall relieving himself behind a tree. That moment signaled that this show would be different from traditional fantasy epics like Thrones or House of the Dragon. But the latest episode seems to be marking a shift. Spoiler alert for Season 1, Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ahead.

The latest episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ends with a major shock. As Dunk assembles his team for the trial by combat against Aerion and his men, Prince Baelor Targaryen – the future king – unexpectedly volunteers to fight alongside him, even though it means battling his own family. To top it off, Ramin Djawadi’s famous Game of Thrones theme song plays in full, uninterrupted, adding to the powerful moment.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Has Earned Its Game Of Thrones Moment

The climax of this episode features the most heroic moment we’ve seen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so far. From Dunk’s powerful speech through Baelor’s arrival and the closing theme, the entire sequence strongly evokes the feeling of Game of Thrones. It carries a genuine sense of importance and scale—the kind of epic quality we haven’t experienced in this show until now, but readily associate with the original series. It truly feels like stepping back into the world of Thrones, making the use of the familiar music particularly effective, especially considering the earlier misdirection this season.

Unlike House of the Dragon, which reuses its theme song, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms chose a different approach. This bold choice has built excitement and made the reveal of the song particularly satisfying. It also signals a change in the show’s mood, becoming much more serious. The lighthearted atmosphere of the tournament is gone, and now characters face life-or-death consequences, all reflected in the music.

This moment really suits Baelor’s character. We don’t often see Targaryens act so genuinely noble, but this brave decision feels familiar from other heroes we’ve seen. It’s reminiscent of Oberyn Martell offering to fight for Tyrion, and you can also see similarities to Jon Snow’s nature. It’s a battle between Targaryen royals, with everything on the line – win or die. The political maneuvering and danger of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are definitely underway.

The Hidden Meaning Of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Game Of Thrones Theme Song

The theme song also strengthens the connection to Game of Thrones by highlighting its characters. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place about 90 years before the show, meaning we’re only a few generations away from the characters we know. The events of the trial of seven are particularly important because they directly lead to the stories of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow, although understanding this connection requires knowing significant details from the books about the battle and what happens to the characters afterward.

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After the battle of seven, Baelor approached the winning knight, Dunk, but his speech was unclear. When he took off his helmet, it was revealed that his brother, Maekar, had fatally struck the back of his head with a mace. Baelor, who was next in line to be king, died, altering the line of succession. Soon after, King Daeron II succumbed to a widespread illness sweeping Westeros, and both of Baelor’s sons also died.

After the first king passes away, the throne goes to his next oldest son, Aerys. When Aerys dies, Maekar becomes king. However, when Maekar dies, both of his oldest sons are already gone, and his third son, Aemon, has become a Maester, meaning he can’t rule. This leads to Egg becoming King Aegon V Targaryen, continuing the Targaryen dynasty – the line that eventually leads to Daenerys and Jon. All of this might not have happened if Baelor hadn’t participated in the trial by combat. In a way, this is where the story of Game of Thrones truly begins.

New episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release Sundays at 10 pm ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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2026-02-07 21:41