Dunk the Tall Reimagines Thrones with Heart and Humor

IndieWire's Peter Claffey argues HBO's six-episode A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a humane, compact alternative to Game of Thrones, centering Dunk the Tall and his squire Egg in a smaller, humor-filled quest that favors character and dignity over epic battles. The review notes the show’s toilet-humor motif and its tonal shift toward compassion, suggesting the series uses these lighter moments to explore equality and heroism in a world where good men are scarce, ultimately awarding it a solid B+.