Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast

in this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.
We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances, and worldbuilding, we explore what worked, what stood out, and where the series might be headed.
Does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feel like classic Westeros?
How does it compare to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon?
And does Episode 3 understand what makes Dunk & Egg so special?
This episode contains full spoilers for Episode 3.
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In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.
We break down our first impressions of the episode, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances, and worldbuilding, we explore what worked, what stood out, and where the series might be headed.
Does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feel like classic Westeros?
How does it compare to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon?
And does Episode 1 understand what makes Dunk & Egg so special?
This episode contains full spoilers for Episode 2.
Jimmy: https://www.youtube.com/@ChattingWithNutts
Matt's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbros
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A ton of ASOIAF news dropped over the weekend including more details as to why Snow was canceled, what they play to do next and a somewhat depressing Winds of Winter update from GRRM.
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In this episode of Bend the Knee, we dive into Episode 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s beloved Dunk & Egg novellas.
We break down our first impressions of the premiere, discussing how well the show captures the tone, heart, and themes of knighthood that define these stories. From Dunk’s portrayal and Egg’s introduction to the pacing, performances, and worldbuilding, we explore what worked, what stood out, and where the series might be headed.
Does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feel like classic Westeros?
How does it compare to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon?
And does Episode 1 understand what makes Dunk & Egg so special?
This episode contains full spoilers for Episode 1.
Jimmy: https://www.youtube.com/@ChattingWithNutts
Matt's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbros
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Daenerys sits in the great pyramid of Meereen, her troops having conquered the city after the men she sent into the sewers opened the gates. She meets an envoy from Astapor, who represents King Cleon the great, a former butcher who now rules Astapor, supposedly in Dany’s name. But the envoy suggests that King Cleon wishes to marry Dany, and that the men she left to rule Astapor have all been deposed. Cleon has amassed new slaves, and is beginning to train them as Unsullied, and Daenerys is dismayed that all she has done to free Astapor of slavery is coming undone.
Finally, she sends for Ser Jorah and Ser Barristan, wishing the two had died in the sewers, but the two knights are greater warriors than even that suicide quest. Barristan speaks of things Daenerys was never aware of, that her father was mad, and that Viserys, even as a young boy, seemed to be more like his father than his brother Rhaegar. The old knight tells her, 
The Targaryens have always danced too close to madness. King Jaehaerys once told me that madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin. Every time a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land.
She absolves Barristan, and he swears his sword to her cause. But Ser Jorah does not beg forgiveness, and remains defensive, insisting that he has done nothing wrong. Daenerys then exiles the knight who was once her closest friend and protector, threatening to kill him if she ever sees him again.
Later, Daario warns her that she should not have banished Jorah, and that she may come to regret not keeping him near or having him killed outright. When her advisors urge her to move on, Daenerys decides that she must learn to rule if she ever wishes to sit the throne of Westeros, and she declares that she will stay in Meereen and rule as queen.
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