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For the first time, fans will get two Game of Thrones series in one year: 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' premiering in January, and 'House of the Dragon' season 3, likely in June. 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is already rumored to be renewed for seasons 2 and 3.
The first look shows Dunk on his way to the tourney at Ashford, without Egg (Aegon the Fifth Targaryen), indicating the scene takes place before their meeting. Dunk, whose real name is Duncan the Tall, grew up in Flea Bottom and was squired to Sir Arlen of Pennytree. Sir Arlen dies on the road to the Ashford tourney, and Dunk, pretending to be a knight, takes his place in the tournament.
To enter the tournament, one must be a knight. There's an ongoing debate among fans whether Sir Arlen truly knighted Dunk before his death, or if Dunk lied about it. The circumstances are reminiscent of Heath Ledger's 'A Knight's Tale', where a squire pretends to be a knight.
Dunk encounters a young boy named Egg (Aegon V Targaryen) at an inn. Unaware of Egg's royal parentage, Dunk takes him on as his squire. This meeting sets the stage for a significant friendship and future events. Maester Aemon's dying words in the original series hint at Egg's future importance.
A major event in season one will be the Trial by Seven. Dunk gets into trouble after striking Arian Brightflame, Egg's vicious older brother, to protect a puppeteer named Tanzel Too Tall. This act leads to the Trial by Seven, where Dunk learns Egg's true identity as a Targaryen prince.
HBO has stated that 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' will feel different from previous Game of Thrones series. It will not have a sprawling 30-minute opening titles sequence like its predecessors. Instead, it will feature a simple title card, reflecting the show's shorter, 30-minute episode length and character-driven, 'snackable' storytelling, focusing on the smallfolk rather than highborn families.
The series is set 50 years after the death of the last dragon, a pivotal moment in Westeros history. It also takes place directly after the Blackfyre Rebellion, showing the realm in a state of recovery from a civil war.
New York Comic-Con is expected to bring more news regarding 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and potentially other Game of Thrones prequels or sequels, though projects like the Aegon the Conqueror series are still years away.