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'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' feels like 'Game of Thrones' before it got huge
- The new HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms centers on Dunk and Egg with a grounded, character-driven approach.
- Showrunner Ira Parker calls the series 'Game of Thrones' without all the stuff, signaling a leaner, more intimate tone.
- The six-episode first season runs under 45 minutes each, with a reduced budget and no epic battles.
- Dunk’s character emphasizes loyalty, morality, and personal growth over grand-scale conflicts.
- Egg joins Dunk as squire, creating a duo dynamic reminiscent of classic GoT pairings.
- The second season is already in production for 2027 to adapt The Sworn Sword.
- Parker aims to explore Egg’s coming-of-age, balancing tenderness with brutality in Westeros.
- The spinoff adapts the first Dunk and Egg novella and is set about 70 years after House of the Dragon.
- The narrative focuses on ordinary life in Westeros, offering a different view of Martin's world.
- The article notes the show’s strong connections to GoT history while offering fresh storytelling.
- Executive producer George R. R. Martin is attached as an overseer on the project.
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