The first episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is generally a lighthearted experience, particularly when compared to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. While those series are famous for their intense violence, this one offers a more relaxed glimpse into a different corner of Westeros, filled with fun, celebrations, and even some silly humor. It’s a different tone than we’re accustomed to – which is fitting, as the source material, George R.R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg books, is similar – but it doesn’t completely break from what came before.
A recurring element throughout the first episode, and the entire season, involves Dunk’s encounters with Red (Rowan Robinson) and Beony (Carla Harrison-Hodge), who work for Ser Manfred Dondarrion. In the premiere, Dunk searches for Manfred and finds them preparing a body—Daisy (Abigail O’Regan)—by applying painted eye stones, a ritualistic practice from the series used on the deceased by followers of the Faith of the Seven. The scene initially leads viewers to believe Daisy is dead, but that isn’t quite accurate, and it leads to a specific conversation.
Dunk complained he didn’t have many choices, especially if he was considering working at a castle.
Red pointed out that such work would involve risking his safety for the sake of others.
Daisy shrugged, saying that was just part of the job.
Beony sharply told her to be quiet, reminding her that she was supposed to be deceased.
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ “Dead” Woman Scene Connects It To Game Of Thrones
While the scene has some comedic moments, its underlying implication is deeply disturbing: Daisy is essentially being sold to a man with a morbid fascination, and she’s paid to act as if she’s dead. Even for the brutal world of Westeros, where relationships like those within House Targaryen are accepted, this is incredibly shocking. The origins of this storyline can be traced back to Season 1, Episode 5 of Game of Thrones.
This part of the story features a tournament and feels very similar to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. There’s a disturbing conversation between Varys and Littlefinger where Varys hints at a rumor about a lord who has unsettling tastes – specifically, a preference for corpses. It’s heavily suggested that Littlefinger is the one providing these to him, and he casually justifies any behavior with enough money. While previously just a rumor, the details in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms unfortunately make this seem much more plausible.
Despite the new setting and characters, maintaining this level of connection to the original series is crucial. It reinforces the feeling that we’re still within the same familiar world, just experiencing a different part of it at a different time. While characters and conflicts evolve, the underlying principles—however grim—remain consistent, and Westeros itself doesn’t undergo radical transformation.
New episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release Sundays at 10pm ET on HBO and HBO Max.
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