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A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 1 REACTION!! George R.R. Martin | The Hedge Knight

2026-01-19 Entertainment
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MEETING DUNK & EGG!! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REJECTS & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! The world of Westeros CONTINUES to grow as Greg, John, & Michael Tessler UNITE to give their A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Greg Alba, John Humphrey, & Michael Tessler react to the season premiere of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the new Game of Thrones spinoff adapted from George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas (The Hedge Knight). Set roughly a century before the events of Game of Thrones and after the events of House of the Dragon, the new series shifts the scale from epic wars to intimate adventures, focusing on honor, friendship, and the realities of knighthood in Westeros. The premiere introduces Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk (Peter Claffey – Bad Sisters, Vikings: Valhalla), a towering hedge knight with a strong moral compass but little status, and his sharp-witted soon-to-be squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Emmerdale). Their journey places them amid the politics of the Seven Kingdoms during the reign of King Aegon V Targaryen’s era, brushing up against noble houses, tourneys, and the lingering legacy of Targaryen rule. As Ser Duncan attempts to honor his mentor and make a name for himself, a new opportunity presents itself in the form of a tourney... Blending classic Game of Thrones lore with a lighter, more personal perspective, the premiere sets the stage for a series rooted in chivalry, consequence, and the everyday lives shaped by Westeros’ power struggles. It’s a refreshing return to the world of George R.R. Martin—less about thrones, more about the people who live in their shadow. #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #HBO #GOTSpinoff #Westeros #DunkAndEgg #GeorgeRRMartin #HBO #FantasySeries #HouseTargaryen #TVReaction #TVReview #TheHedgeKnight #Binge #Bingeworthy #React #ReactTo #reaction Fallout Season 2, Episode 5 Reaction: https://youtu.be/aiysbV4Iu48 Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9 & 10 RED WEDDING Reaction: https://youtu.be/QK7sNXQ1TFQ House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 8 Reaction: https://youtu.be/Y_wW_A-o7qA Stranger Things Series Finale Reaction: https://youtu.be/QieNZTmeuxQ Heated Rivalry Episodes 1 & 2 Reaction: https://youtu.be/I-sdN9Udozk 0:00 Checking In! 2:30 KOTSK Ep 1 Reaction 30:19 PRIZE PICKS 31:57 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review Follow Michael Tessler: https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Follow Greg Alba: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ https://twitter.com/thegregalba Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@mistajay885 2026-01-19

"All four pages for Ser Duncan the Tall, must have been quite a man," King Joffery

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@Infinite-void908 2026-01-19

The non-grandness of the locations is really cool, really gives a sense that the universe is 'real'. I am so loving it.

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@Regenmacher175 2026-01-19

I think the Dunk and Egg novellas are proof that you can tell all kinds of different stories within the same setting. Not everything is grim nihilism and despair in Westeros. Sometimes, some knight just wants to participate in a tourney somewhere.

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@shane2700 2026-01-19

"my lord" said "Egg" ole' Tywin said something about the whole "My lord", "M'lord" pronunciation once upon a time

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@Sinvare 2026-01-19

It was cool how the master of games was messing around with Dunk, but also trying to be helpful and look out for him.

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@TheWildwoodBestiary 2026-01-19

this felt so sweet and special. Im really looking forward to the rest of the season.

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@LateCambrian 2026-01-19

This tone is pretty awesome. A good change from the other two more serious shows….

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@matthewgillies7509 2026-01-19

This is actually all very old fashioned, and plays out like a Chaucer story.

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@conmanreloaded4249 2026-01-21

8:21 I mean Dunk is only supposed to be 17-19 in the books so he’s doing a good job of acting it if he doesn’t look it.

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