As a huge fan of George R.R. Martin’s world, I’ve been completely captivated by A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The show’s creator, Ira Parker, recently shed some light on a key scene that didn’t make the cut, and honestly, it’s fascinating. What really strikes me is how incredibly faithful this adaptation is – it feels like they’ve lifted the characters and even dialogue directly from The Hedge Knight. Because it gets so much right, the few missteps really stand out, but overall, it’s arguably the best translation of Martin’s work to screen yet.
One standout episode so far has been Season 1, Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “Seven.” It was a particularly strong showing, highlighted by Ser Duncan the Tall’s powerful speech about the lack of honorable knights, and the introduction of the two teams preparing for a trial by combat, with Baelor Targaryen aligning with Dunk. The episode felt like true cinematic television – deserving of the Martin Scorsese meme – but it did omit one important scene from the original book.
Honestly, it really bothered me that the scene where Dunk walks into the trial and realizes the crowd isn’t there to see him punished, but to support him, was left out of the adaptation. It’s such a powerful moment! It perfectly captures what Dunk is all about – a knight who actually keeps his promises. Steely Pate telling him that’s why everyone’s there… it’s the heart of the whole story, really. I was glad to see the author, George R.R. Martin, acknowledge it was a mistake to cut it during a Reddit Q&A. It felt crucial to his character and the overall message.
I definitely messed up – it’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last, working on this show. That scene was originally in the script, but it was cut. I agree that the idea of a knight upholding his promises is central to the story, and I believe that remains true for the show, even though I accidentally omitted this scene. It might not be stated directly, but Dunk’s behavior and motivations haven’t changed.
Ira Parker Is Right About Dunk’s Missing A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Scene
It’s great that Parker was so open about what occurred. He’s correct that leaving that scene out was an oversight, as it’s a truly excellent moment central to the story, characters, and themes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. However, the showrunner has also done a fantastic job adapting the rest of the book, even improving some of the supporting characters, and deserves a lot of credit for that.
He’s correct that Dunk hasn’t changed and still represents the ideals of knighthood. Including that scene would have powerfully reinforced this, especially considering the story’s focus on ordinary people. However, throughout the first season, we consistently see Dunk acting like a selfless, honorable knight. This same spirit clearly influenced Baelor’s choice, so even without the scene, we understand what a knight dedicated to their vows looks like.
New episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release Sundays at 10 pm ET on HBO.
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