Dunk’s Humbling Poop Moment Sets the Tone for HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Variety previews the premiere of HBO Max’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, focusing on Dunk and his squire Egg as they chase knighthood in a world rooted in George R. R. Martin’s Hedge Knight. The article highlights a notorious poop gag that signals the show’s playful, character-driven tone, describes Dexter Sol Ansell’s Egg and the puppet-dragon production, and explains showrunner Ira Parker’s approach to blending humor with Dunk’s personal journey. It also teases access to Martin’s unpublished material and the potential for multiple seasons expanding the Dunk–Egg saga beyond Season 1.