'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 2 Needs To Address These 7 Things (or Else)

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 2 Needs To Address These 7 Things (or Else) A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Interview | Peter Claffey & Dexter Sol AnsellImage via HBO By  Isabella Soares Published Feb 26, 2026, 7:39 PM EST Isabella Soares is a Senior Writer for Collider, as well as a Cherry Picks-approved critic. A film and TV enthusiast from an early age, Isabella used to write reviews in her journal growing up, which later influenced her career path.  When not writing articles for the website, she is studying journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University with a focus on entertainment. She also enjoys watching musicals at local theaters, attending ballet performances, and going to concerts. Born and raised in Brazil, Isabella is currently based in Canada.  Sign in to your Collider account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

Spoiler Alert: This contains spoilers for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1.Six episodes later, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has officially come to a close. The spin-off, taking place a century before the events that unfold in Game of Thrones, follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) as he forges an unexpected bond with his young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). The pair wander through Westeros together until Egg's true identity is revealed, which puts Dunk in a tough spot. With Season 1 coming to an end, Dunk and Egg are reunited once more before the knight heads to his next adventure.

Although Season 2 is expected to adapt George R.R. Martin's book, The Sworn Sword, the finale does make us question what will happen in the forthcoming episodes. Both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon have deviated from their source material on countless occasions, so it would be no surprise if A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms does the same. This leaves us to wonder whether certain characters introduced in Season 1 will return for Season 2 in spite of them not being featured in the second book, or wonder which questions left by the end will be answered soon.

1 Will Sir Lyonel Baratheon Return for Season 2?

Daniel Ings as Lyonel Baratheon in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO

It's hard to picture Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings) out of the series after providing comedic relief in several instances of Season 1. Yet, given that the character isn't a part of the second book of George R.R. Martin's novella, he is likely not to return for Season 2. In the Season 1 finale, we see Lyonel and Dunk lying down against a tree, with the latter's battle wounds making it hard to fathom that he is still alive. While Dunk is remorseful over the fact that a noble knight like Baelor (Bertie Carvel) died and his life was spared, Lyonel is trying to lighten up the mood, suggesting that they go sailing or drinking after surviving the Trial of Seven.

Although the HBO adaptation doesn't have to follow its source material word-for-word, it remains unclear whether Lyonel will be part of the upcoming episodes, as the character's final conversation with Dunk suggests. One thing is for certain: from Episode 1 onward, Lyonel has become one of the most entertaining supporting characters in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Hopefully, Ings might reprise his role for at least a flashback in Season 2.

2 Will the Series Be Renamed to 'A Knight of Nine Kingdoms'?

Peter Claffey as Dunk standing outside looking serious in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO

Ser Duncan the Tall might be a well-intentioned knight (that is, if he was ever knighted), but he is hardly as clever as his young squire. In the Season 1 finale, when Dunk and Egg are about to embark on their next adventure, the young prince reveals that there are more than seven kingdoms to consider when thinking about where they could go next. According to him, there are nine kingdoms, and he has never been over the Red Mountains before, which could hint at what his and Dunk's next destination might be. The series' title credit is even changed to A Knight of the Nine Kingdoms, to reflect their conversation. Only time will tell if this name change will be permanent.

Egg lists each of the nine kingdoms, and this scene clearly displays the difference between what common folk know about Westeros and the information that only the nobility has access to, to assert their power. Although Dunk wasn't wrong to think that there were seven kingdoms, power has shifted ever since the ruling of Aegon the Conqueror. It's much easier to keep saying "seven kingdoms", even though that isn't a precise observation.

3 How Will Baelor's Death Affect Westeros?

Prince Baelor Targaryen looks at his hand while Steely Pate and Ser Raymun Fossoway look in horrorImage via HBO

In the finale, the weight of Baelor's death is apparent, with many believing he was the ideal fit for a king. After his demise, the line of succession has been altered, paving the way for what could be Westeros' downfall. His younger brother, Maekar (Sam Spruell), will be the next to rule, and as we know, his lineage will eventually lead to the ascension of Aerys II, the "Mad King". Maekar is well aware that his brother would've been the more stable option to inherit the throne, and he feels responsible for his death. Not only was the Trial of Seven his son's idea, but he killed his own brother and will have this guilt hanging over his head forever.

As someone who wasn't prepared to rule, Maekar is fearful of what's to come (and rightfully so). He expresses his concerns about his sons to Dunk when he pleads with the latter to accept Egg as his squire. After Dunk agrees to mentor Egg under certain conditions, Maekar can't bear the thought of one of his children having to live as a peasant while training to become a knight. Dunk even tells Maekar that even though his other sons, Daerion (Henry Ashton) and Aerion (Finn Bennett), were raised as nobles, they have grown up to be nothing but. It will be interesting to see how the shift in succession will impact the events of Season 2.

4 What's Next for Ser Raymun?

Peter Claffey as Dunk hugging Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO

Ser Raymun (Shaun Thomas) stepped to the plate when his cousin betrayed Dunk by siding with Aerion during the Trial of Seven and survived the fight despite having no formal training. In the Season 1 finale, he is celebrating his union with Red (Rowan Robinson), who claims that she is already pregnant with their child. In one of the episode's most heartwarming instances, Raymun reveals that he has bought Sweetfoot, the horse that used to belong to Ser Arlan (Danny Webb). Touched by his friend's thoughtful gesture, Dunk decides to give Sweetfoot back to Raymun as a gift. In the middle of so much bloodshed, it's nice to see moments of tenderness like this towards the end of the first chapter of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Yet, the big question is what we can expect from Ser Raymun's fate in the series. Now that he has parted ways with Steffon (Edward Ashley), the character has adopted a green apple as his sigil, trying as much as possible to differentiate himself from his traitorous cousin. He also shares with Dunk that he has plans to establish a new barrel and further his family's cider business. With a child on the way, Raymun and Red are about to begin the Green Apple Fossoway line.

5 Will Egg Reveal That He Wasn't Authorized To Leave With Dunk?

Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg sitting in a tree looking down at Peter Claffey as Dunk in A Knight of the Seven KingdomsImage via HBO

By the end of Dunk's conversation with Maekar, audiences presumed that the latter had authorized Egg to become Dunk's squire. Yet, the end credits sequence suggests that that is far from the truth. Before Egg reveals his real identity in Episode 3, no one knew he was a prince. Egg made it his mission to conceal his noble status from Dunk by shaving his head and wearing clothes that only common folk would wear. He tried as much as possible to hide the fact that he was much more knowledgeable than Dunk about various affairs and would constantly try to evade any situation where he could be recognized.

When Egg told Dunk the truth, it almost cost their friendship and Dunk's life. The Trial of Seven might've been Aerion's way to take revenge on Dunk for attacking him, but it didn't help that Dunk was accused of kidnapping Egg. With Season 2 following the duo in their next adventure, viewers are left to wonder if Egg will ever reveal that his father did not agree to Dunk's ground rules for accepting him as a squire. Egg being caught in another lie could test their relationship even more than the first time, especially with Maekar doing whatever he can to find his son.

6 Will Tanselle Make an Appearance in Season 2?

Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford) performing in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 3Image via HBO

In George R.R. Martin's second book, Dunk and Egg spend a long time searching for Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford), but do not end up finding her. Yet, Season 2 could always change things and allow for Tanselle to reenter the picture. The character was last seen being assaulted by Prince Aerion after the puppeteer slayed a dragon in one of her performances. Aerion finds personal offense to this, given the Targaryens' ties to dragons over time. In A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, dragons seem to be extinct, but we also know that later on, they do resurface.

During the few scenes that she and Dunk shared in Season 2, their chemistry is made apparent. They even bond over their heights in a given scene where Dunk attempts to flirt with her. Before fleeing Ashford in Episode 4, Tanselle keeps her promise and revamps Dunk's shield with a painting of a green elm tree, set against a sunset background with a shooting star in the sky. If the series decides to expand on its potential romance, it would be interesting to see this become one of the biggest changes from the source material.

7 Will the Series Confirm if Ser Arlan Knighted Dunk?

The Season 1 finale gives a cop-out answer to the mystery surrounding Dunk's knighthood. Although he claims that Ser Arlan of Pennytree knighted him before his death, there were no witnesses to corroborate whether that is true. In the final episode, Dunk asks Ser Arlan why he never knighted him, making audiences feel certain that Dunk is indeed a farse. Yet, when Ser Arlan goes from completely motionless to catching everyone by surprise when he carries on with the story he was telling, viewers are once again left to wonder if there might be a chance that Dunk is saying the truth.

Although it remains to be seen if Season 2 will reveal whether Dunk was or wasn't knighted by Ser Arlan, part of the thrill of watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not knowing the truth. If Season 2 carries on with this mystery, it will further the series' effort to show what makes someone a true knight. Dunk speaks about feeling like a farse since Baelor's death, but his actions speak for themselves. He stands up for what is right and, at the end of the day, that is what distinguishes a hero from someone who just bears a title.

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