The penultimate episode of the Game of Thrones spin-off series is coming to HBO and Sky Atlantic very soon – here’s the lowdown
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is nearly reaching its conclusion now, with only two episodes remaining in the six-part series. This week signals the penultimate episode of the popular HBO programme, which is set prior to Game of Thrones, and is broadcasting on Sky Atlantic in the UK, and is titled In the Name of the Mother. Here’s everything you need to know about when the upcoming instalment of the Game of Thrones spin-off series will be released following a recent scheduling adjustment, reports the Mirror.
When is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5 coming out?
In the UK, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode five will be released on Monday, February 16 on Sky Atlantic and streaming platform NOW at 3am GMT. The episode will then be repeated on Sky Atlantic at 9pm for those who didn’t stay up to catch the instalment during the simulcast.
The episode marks a return to the standard time slot after the fourth instalment was moved earlier to prevent clashing with the Super Bowl, which aired last week. Meanwhile, in the USA, episode five will be screened on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, February 15 from 10pm Eastern Standard Time. Consequently, the programme will be simulcast on both sides of the Atlantic simultaneously and means British fans won’t be missing out.
What will happen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5?
HBO released a brief preview earlier this week from the forthcoming episode, along with a summary of the instalment, which read: “Before Ser Duncan the Tall can learn the fate of his future, he must relive his past.” The teaser then revealed flashbacks to Ser Duncan ‘Dunk’ the Tall’s (played by Peter Claffey) childhood and his friendship with a young girl, long before he harboured dreams of becoming a noble knight of the realm.
The young Dunk is portrayed as a frightened boy and his friend urges him not to lose his nerve in following the path that lies ahead for them. The trailer then jumps to Dunk in the present day as he prepares to fight in the Trial by seven and prove his honour against Prince Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett).
A speaker declares shortly before the trial: “May the Seven bear witness to our solemn and bloody offering. May they reveal the guilty in their falseness and find the truth. May the Warrior grant victory to the innocent.” Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), who has joined Dunk’s side, tells the knight and the others: “Be vigilant and don’t die.”
However, it’s all too much for Dunk, who gags and vomits in fear of the brutal fight that’s about to unfold.
The preview concludes with a striking shot from inside the knight’s helmet as he takes on Aerion and his allies, promising an impressive fight sequence.
Many rushed to the comments section on YouTube beneath the trailer to share their thoughts on the preview as one person posted: “Egg (the little squire) is the most fascinating actor I have seen in years.
“when he is on screen you cant take your eyes off him. plus he and Dunk have a legit chemistry! He will be a huge star! ! ! [sic].”
A second individual posted: “Anyone else thinking that Angry Dunc is gonna be a beast on the battlefield?”
Another person remarked: “Dunk is essentially a chosen one. Imagine several dragons dreaming of you and you’re just a tall peasant who was lucky enough to be chosen as a squire for an old hedge knight. It helps that dude is a good, loyal person. God knows Targaryens need them.”
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms airs on HBO and HBO Max on Sundays in the USA and on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Mondays in the UK