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George R.R. Martin Asked ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ to Keep Dunk’s Knighthood Unclear

The finale’s flashback was designed to leave the character’s status open to interpretation.

Overview

  • Ira Parker said Martin specifically requested that the show leave Dunk’s formal knighthood unresolved.
  • The final episode’s flashback was built to support either conclusion without providing confirmation.
  • The adaptation mirrors the Dunk & Egg novellas, which never definitively answer the question.
  • Parker framed the ambiguity as central to examining whether knighthood comes from ceremony or conduct.
  • Season 2 is expected to adapt The Sworn Sword for a 2027 release, and actor Sam Spruell said he will not return next season.