14 Years Later, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Makes Game of Thrones’ Huge Cut Daenerys Scene Even Worse

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“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is set well before the events of “Game of Thrones,” but it still connects to Daenerys Targaryen’s story. This new prequel continues to explore House Targaryen, but from a unique angle compared to both the original series and “House of the Dragon.” Although the story mainly follows Dunk and Egg, members of Egg’s family are important characters, and their actions hint at future events.

Okay, so in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, there’s this really intriguing dream Daeron Targaryen has about Ser Duncan – he sees a huge dragon crashing down, but instead of killing Dunk, the dragon dies! The show hasn’t explained what it all means yet, but it’s a perfect example of what the Game of Thrones spinoffs are doing so well. They’re really leaning into these prophetic dreams and visions, something the original series kind of skimmed over when adapting George R.R. Martin’s books. It feels like they’re finally giving those elements the weight they deserve.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms & HOTD Make Targaryen Dreams & Prophecy More Important

As a huge fan of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, I found Daeron’s dream really compelling. It’s the second time we’ve gotten a hint of someone’s death – remember the fortune teller warning Egg about fire? Even if we don’t know exactly how these predictions will play out, they definitely add a layer of mystery. What I especially appreciate is how they give the show a bit more weight; it’s been largely a fun, lighter series, but these moments suggest something darker is brewing beneath the surface, a real sense of foreboding.

Like its predecessor, House of the Dragon has skillfully used flashbacks to enrich its story. Notably, the series showed Aegon the Conqueror’s dream about the coming winter and the threat of the White Walkers, and his belief that a Targaryen ruler was needed to stop them. This dream didn’t just add depth to the Targaryen family’s history in Westeros; it also became a key reason for the conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons, highlighting how dangerous it can be to try and fulfill prophecies, and how easily those prophecies can be misread.

Helaena Targaryen now experiences prophetic dreams, offering hints about future events that deepen the story and make her character even more heartbreaking. Also, Daemon Targaryen’s vision in the season finale of House of the Dragon provided a compelling look at what’s to come for his family, while also continuing to develop his personal story.

Game Of Thrones Ruined Daenerys’ Most Prophetic Moment

Look, as a huge fan, I think the problems with Game of Thrones really started when they had to go beyond the books, but even before that, the show wasn’t perfect. What always bothered me the most, even in the earlier seasons, was how they handled Daenerys’ experience in the House of the Undying. It just didn’t quite work for me, and it’s a big departure from how George R.R. Martin wrote it in A Clash of Kings.

This section of the book is truly remarkable and showcases some of Martin’s best writing. It’s filled with subtle clues about future events, creating a dreamlike and ominous atmosphere. The writing is magical, haunting, and rich with symbolism and deeper meaning. Readers are still discovering new layers within it, from early hints about the Red Wedding to clues about Jon Snow’s origins. These elements have been crucial to the story so far and will continue to be important in the upcoming books, The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring.

Unlike the books, the show Game of Thrones simplified Daenerys’ visions to just the Iron Throne covered in snow (which turned out to be ash) and a glimpse of her late husband, Drogo, and their son, Rhaego. While this scene works, it doesn’t have the same depth or meaning as in the source material, and it leaves out a lot of powerful imagery. These visions are crucial to Daenerys’ story, hinting at future betrayals, rivals, the three-headed dragon, and her ultimate fate. Including these elements would have strengthened her descent into the “Mad Queen” and made her journey for the throne more compelling.

While Game of Thrones was known for its political intrigue, it often downplayed or skipped over the fantastical aspects of the original books. Prophecies were touched upon, but usually without much depth – for example, important details were left out of the Prince That Was Promised storyline, and Cersei’s prophecy was incomplete. The show even had to rewrite some plot points, like Melisandre’s prediction about Arya Stark, to make the Night King’s defeat feel meaningful. It’s good to see newer shows exploring the fantasy elements more fully, but it’s still disappointing that a potentially amazing scene with Daenerys didn’t live up to its potential.

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

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2026-02-14 16:40