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A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EPISODE 5 REACTION - BEST EPISODE SO FAR! -REVIEW - GAME OF THRONES

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THE HARROWING TRIAL OF SEVEN!!! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 4 Reaction: https://youtu.be/08HrZzYASBw - A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 3 Reaction: https://youtu.be/N9i25JxdsZ0 - A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 2 Reaction: https://youtu.be/qYTv-O2qhXM - A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 1 Reaction: https://youtu.be/Qf27cX6GWIc - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Greg Alba, John Humphrey & Michael Tessler react to and review A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother,” the explosive Trial of Seven that reshapes the fate of Ser Duncan the Tall and the Targaryen dynasty. Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg novellas, the episode brings the long-brewing conflict with Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen to a brutal head. Peter Claffey (Vikings: Valhalla) stars as Ser Duncan the Tall, who stands alongside six unlikely champions in a desperate Trial of Seven against Aerion and his allies. Dexter Sol Ansell (Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) returns as Egg (Aegon Targaryen), torn between loyalty to Dunk and his royal bloodline. As the joust turns savage, Duncan is knocked unconscious—triggering a formative flashback to his childhood as an orphan scavenger alongside his best friend Rafe (Chloe Lea – Foundation, The Witcher: Blood Origin). The flashback reveals Dunk’s streetwise beginnings, Rafe’s fierce spirit, and the tragic moment that led Ser Arlen of Pennytree to rescue Duncan and shape him into the knight he would become. When Duncan regains consciousness, the fight descends into a vicious melee, culminating in a bloody showdown with Prince Aerion. The episode delivers one of the most intense combat sequences of the series so far, ending with Duncan forcing Aerion to yield and withdraw his accusation. But victory comes at a devastating cost: Prince Baelor Targaryen, Hand of the King, is revealed to have suffered a fatal blow, shaking the political foundations of Westeros and casting uncertainty over Dunk’s future. With themes of honor, sacrifice, destiny, and the brutal weight of knighthood, “In the Name of the Mother” stands as one of the most emotionally charged and consequential chapters in the series to date. We break down the Trial of Seven, Dunk’s origin story, Egg’s internal conflict, and what Baelor’s death means for the Targaryen line moving forward. #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #HBO #GOTSpinoff #Westeros #DunkAndEgg #GeorgeRRMartin #HBO #FantasySeries #HouseTargaryen #TVReaction #TVReview #TheHedgeKnight #Binge #Bingeworthy #React #ReactTo #reaction #Kotsk Fallout Season 2, Episode 8 Finale Reaction: https://youtu.be/d9ajgqL7qtE Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7 & 8 Reaction: https://youtu.be/zlMqBwTf2LQ 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! 0:55 A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Reaction 23:25 HUEL 25:07 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 Breakdown 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/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en https://twitter.com/thereelrejects 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/prapermedia 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!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@thephantompenance 2026-02-16

And so, a great dragon falls on Ser Duncan the Tall…

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@awhartig5847 2026-02-16

I _knew_ it would hurt, when it happened, and I still cried. Props to the writers and Bertie Cavel's performance as Baelor Targaryen. that was inspiring and heartrending. Bravo

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@OrionInSpace 2026-02-16

Some of the last words that a good man says being “The realm needs good men” is so poetic to what this show has already shown us with its themes and character development.

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@dano-offroad 2026-02-16

RIP Baelor the greatest king that never was

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@dreambrother82 2026-02-16

Not lost on me that Aerion said “i withdraw my accusation” instead of “I yield”. I know the result is the same, but i feel like he was too proud to say the latter.

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@not_ian5543 2026-02-16

Underrated part, but I got hit in the feels when Maekar shouted "my boy!". Despite everything, Aerion being a genuine rat bastard, Maekar's justifiable frustrations with him; he's watching his son get beat to a pulp. I'm so excited for more Maekar, dude is crushing it (horrifying pun not intended)

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@SpeedDemon197 2026-02-16

I didn’t breathe during that whole muted fight sequence holy fuck

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@KhalilC17 2026-02-16

the sad thing they don't say explicitly in the show is that baelor borrowed his sons armor because he didn't bring his own, since he wasn't planning to participate. it was probably too small or ill fitting in some other way and just didn't have the room to move adequately when being hit, so the force from maekars mace just went all into his head

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@AlkaXD 2026-02-16

This episode was the epitome of GOT, how it makes you feel and how it leaves you after it's over. Simply unmatched.

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