Peter Claffey as Dunk sitting while wearing a poncho and looking right in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO
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Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 finale.
Despite only consisting of six short episodes, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 has become as notable as its predecessors set in Westeros, but the finale has the most difficult job now that the action is over. Following Episode 5, Dunk (Peter Claffey) is forced to face the fallout of the Trial of Seven, specifically Baelor Targaryen's (Bertie Carvel) death. Despite the series largely being focused on Dunk, the standout in the finale is Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), who reveals how the royal family is coping after the bloody events. "The Morrow" lacks the action of Episode 5, taking a more thoughtful approach to Season 1's conclusion by posing questions about Dunk's purpose and the root of Targaryen madness, but the story also wraps up with a glimpse of what fans can expect in Season 2. Though it's come much too early, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 1 finale serves as a satisfying if bittersweet ending, at least for now.
Dunk Blames Himself After Last Week's Deaths on 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings) visits an injured Dunk (Peter Claffey) in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO
Following his brutal fight in Episode 5, Dunk is grievously wounded, sitting under his tree, but he isn't alone. Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), who seems largely uninjured, calls on him with a maester in tow to see to his wounds. When the maester claims Dunk is dying, Lyonel is unconcerned; in fact, he begins planning for the future, suggesting Dunk follow him to Storm's End. Dunk doesn't jump at the offer, believing he brings suffering with him after Baelor died for him, but Lyonel is unimpressed with Baelor's sacrifice, calling him a fraud for fighting men sworn to protect him. It's no surprise that Dunk is taking the aftermath of the trial hard, blaming himself for any deaths, yet this exchange provides interesting insight into Lyonel's perspective, as he shows how much he cares for Dunk while revealing his own dislike for the Targaryens.
Despite his extensive injuries, Dunk attends Baelor's funeral as his body is burned in the Targaryen tradition. Egg stands with his father, Maekar (Sam Spruell), as the royal family gathers to mourn, and afterward, Dunk pays his respects to Baelor's son, Valarr (Oscar Morgan). Insisting that his father would have been a great king, Valarr asks why the gods would kill Baelor and leave Dunk, but Dunk has no answers for the grieving prince. Afterward, Dunk runs into Raymun Fossoway (Shaun Thomas), who seems to be the only person not blaming him for the tragedy. Since the trial, Raymun has been doing well, despite now being estranged from his family. He's also now married to Red (Rowan Robinson), whom Dunk encountered earlier. Red saw to Raymun's wounds after the trial and, believing he got her pregnant, Raymun married her. Though much of the aftermath of the trial has been brutal, Raymun seems happy in his new life, which is about as good an ending as characters in Westeros tend to get.
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Following his visit with Raymun, Dunk receives a summons from Maekar, who assures the hedge knight that he will send Aerion (Finn Bennett) to the Free Cities for a while, hoping the time away will force the prince to change. It seems like too little too late, but at least Aerion won't be able to cause more problems for Dunk. Though they are still somewhat at odds, Dunk and Maekar have a lot in common, starting with their guilt over Baelor's death. Maekar is horrified by what he's done, claiming he didn't intend to hurt his brother, but knows that the whispers will follow him for the rest of his life. Dunk expresses his regret, suggesting that maybe it turned out this way because the realm will someday need Maekar more than the deceased prince, but Maekar is skeptical. Despite everything, Maekar has an offer for Dunk, admitting that Egg needs to become a squire, but the boy only wants to serve Dunk. Maekar offers Dunk a place at Summerhall, where a master-at-arms will help him hone his skills while he trains Egg. However, Dunk refuses, saying he's done with princes after the chaos of the tourney. Maekar understands, but Egg, who has been eavesdropping, is upset by Dunk's refusal. When Dunk speaks to the boy afterward, Egg insists that Dunk isn't the knight he expected.
While paying his respects to Humfrey Beesbury (Danny Collins), who also died in the trial, Dunk sees Daeron (Henry Ashton) and speaks to him about Egg. Upon learning of Dunk's refusal, Daeron reminisces about Aerion, speculating that he wasn't always a monster and that his trajectory is a product of how they were raised. Daeron's suggestion that Egg could turn out the same forces Dunk to reconsider. Meanwhile, Egg has to face his demons in an emotional scene as he visits Aerion's bedside with a knife in hand — and ultimately hesitates when Maekar approaches him. Through his tears, Egg drops the knife, and Maekar comforts him. Whatever may happen in the future, Egg is not too far gone yet, and when Dunk requests an audience with Maekar, it seems there may still be hope for the boy. Dunk stays true to himself as he declares that he will take Egg as a squire, but only if he can continue to travel as a hedge knight, believing that Egg will be better off away from the trappings of royalty. Maekar is horrified by the idea of his son living like a peasant, and knowing that Egg is his best heir, Maekar refuses Dunk's conditions.
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Episode 6 Provides Closure and Sets Up Season 2
Dunk (Peter Claffey) looks at his shield in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO
As Dunk prepares to leave, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms brings back another surprise in the form of Sweetfoot, the horse Dunk sold in Episode 2, to pay for his armor. However, Dunk refuses, suggesting that she would prefer to go with Raymun to his orchard. In a rare happy ending, the horse gets a new, loving owner. As the two men discuss the future, Dunk confirms that he will not be going with Lyonel. Despite his earlier dreams, he has turned down two well-respected positions to stick to the life he knows. His dedication to the life of a hedge knight isn't the only way Dunk honors his mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb). A flashback to Arlan's death shows Dunk asking why the old man never knighted him, confirming a long-held theory about Dunk's past. But rather than receiving an answer, Arlan tells a story about the tree that gave his town its name. Before he leaves the tourney, Dunk follows the tradition that Ser Arlan spoke of, pulling the penny from Arlan's sword and nailing it into the elm tree.
With the events of Season 1's story wrapped up, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms provides a small hint about Season 2. As Dunk prepares to leave with no particular plan, Egg shows up. Dressed as a commoner again, he announces that his father sent him to serve Dunk, and the two leave together, setting up another adventure. This ending is made even more hilarious by Maekar's reaction as he searches the royal procession for Egg, revealing that the prince has once again snuck away in defiance of his father. Though this could get Dunk in more trouble with the Targaryens, it is in character for the mischievous Egg, which is part of the reason he's so lovable. There are certainly still questions that Season 2 can answer, but A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 comes to a fitting end with "The Morrow."
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Episode 6 follows the fallout from the Trial of Seven as Dunk grapples with his losses and decides what's next for him.
Like Follow Followed TV-MA Drama Action Fantasy Adventure Release Date January 18, 2026 Network HBO Showrunner Ira Parker Directors Owen Harris Writers George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker
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Peter Claffey
Ser Duncan 'Dunk' the Tall
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on George R. R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas and is set around 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, who would later become King Aegon V Targaryen.
Franchise(s) Game of Thrones Creator(s) George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker Expand Collapse Pros & Cons- Episode 6 shows how far Dunk has come as he realizes that he wants the life of a hedge knight.
- Egg's scene where he considers killing his brother is a tense moment, showing Dexter Sol Ansell's talent.
- The season's end sets up more adventures, especially with Egg's departure adding a hilarious twist to play out in Season 2.
- After the shock of the last episode, the finale is quieter in wrapping up the drama.
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