Centuries before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.
Arguably the best television show of the year concluded this past weekend after only six episodes. Focusing on the intimate, heartfelt yarn of Dunk and Egg, this latest entry into George R.R. Martin’s world is a smaller-scaled story free from heavy supernatural elements and political intrigue.
What makes this show so memorable are the relationships between the two leads as they navigate a dangerous world with pure hearts. Kindness and strong morals are seldom rewarded in Game of Thrones, but this show is built on them.
The series greatly benefits from the charm of its entire cast, especially Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen—possibly the most affable Targaryen in history.
- Incredible lead chemistry
- Intimate storytelling
- Brutal jousting action
- Extremely short runtime
- The long wait for Season 2
Daniel Ings: The Gentlemen, I Hate Suzie
Bertie Carvel: The Crown, Dalgliesh
THE VERDICT
A masterpiece of "human interest" storytelling within a fantasy epic. This heartfelt journey proves you don't need dragons to make Westeros captivating.
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