A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has only a couple of episodes left to air but its fifth instalment really struck a chord with fans.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues to shock viewers with the Game of Thrones prequel concluding on a significant cliffhanger this week.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Back for episode five, titled In the Name of the Mother, on Sky Atlantic and NOW, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms this week centred on the feared Trial of Seven.
Portrayed as a “man of the people”, Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen (played by Bertie Carvel) unexpectedly decided to side with Dunk’s (Peter Claffey) team in an effort to shield his brother and nephews on the opposing side.
It was also his method of doing what was just and honourable and at first after the Trial of Seven, it seems that Baelor emerges without injury.
But sadly for him and viewers, Baelor didn’t receive the happy conclusion that audiences were anticipating.
The two Ser Humfreys Beesbury (Danny Collins) and Hardyng (Ross Anderson) were slain and the prince appeared amongst the winners after Dunk compelled Aerion (Finn Bennett) to surrender.
Yet, when Baelor does remove his helmet, it is disclosed that the rear of his skull had been crushed by Maekar’s (Sam Spruell) mace.
Viewers were optimistic that he would still pull through but Baelor eventually succumbs to his horrific wounds, leaving his family devastated.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, a distressed user posted: “All of us at Baelor’s funeral,” accompanied by a crying emoji. A second exclaimed: “Baelor take me with you,” whilst another stated: “Baelor Targaryen you will be missed by all.”
Someone else shared: “What I love the most about how A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms portrays Baelor is that he is not just this perfect man who’s inherently good, but rather his goodness and honor is A CHOICE he makes every time.
“One that he could choose differently, and it ultimately makes what he does choose have meaning.”
Meanwhile, a fellow viewer added: “Just want to give a huge round of applause to Bertie Carvel for his performance as Baelor Targaryen.
“He really brought to life one of the best Asoiaf characters.”
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW.