Noah Tate February 16th, 2026 - 3:06 PM
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The recent episode of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms first season has created an uproar among the fans of the franchise. According to Screenrant, the episode gives a deeper dive into the darkness hidden within Ser Duncan’s past, played by Peter Claffey (Viking Vahalla, Wreck) and traumatic events that he had witness. Many viewers have given their personal statement through social media regarding their favorite part of the episode.
What an amazing episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms! I stood up the whole time, locked in, even though I knew what was going to happen already! pic.twitter.com/9nHWpHZmsQ
— SpaceCat (@SpaceCatKyle) February 16, 2026
Stated by Screenrant, The episode cut towards Peter and the rest of the knights having survived the trial of the seven, but facing bloody casualty, with one example being the death of Baelor Targaryen, played by Bertie Carve (Babylon, Les Misérables) who survive but succumbed to a deadly head injury by his brother Maekar Targaryen, played by Sam Spruell (The Gold, Good People).
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms e5 was absolutely fucking gut wrenching. People hate flashbacks but that was pretty essential to know for Dunk’s character and why Ser Arlon’s memory was so inspiring for Dunk on the verge of death. This show is elite. https://t.co/uSZjepj6FA
— EV (@ExpectValuePS) February 16, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms e5 was absolutely fucking gut wrenching. People hate flashbacks but that was pretty essential to know for Dunk’s character and why Ser Arlon’s memory was so inspiring for Dunk on the verge of death. This show is elite. https://t.co/uSZjepj6FA
— EV (@ExpectValuePS) February 16, 2026
Reported by Screenrant, this episode stands out from the rest due to its strong emphasis on character development. The narrative skillfully builds tension through intense battles and powerful dialogue. It profoundly impacts Duncan, making him fully aware of the dangerous consequences of knighthood. Viewers have hailed the cast’s outstanding performances, which significantly elevated the episode’s intensity.
All episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are available to stream on HBO Max. With only one episode remaining, many viewers are left to wonder if the the relationship between Duncan and Egg, played by Dexter Sol Ansell (The Moor, Emerdale) will remain intact.
