Recap & Record – AKOTSK Episode 5 | “In the Name of the Mother.”0:00 - Opening Remarks & Thoughts on The Episode Overall5:30 - Los Listens to The World of Ice & Fire, The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones9:05 - A Westeros History Lesson with Los16:45 - Dunk & Egg Spoil Henry Cavill in GOT19:00 - GRRM Gives An Update on New Books26:17 - In the Name of the Mother, Episode BreakdownThis week, Levi & Los break down one of the most intense episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so far. Episode 5 throws us straight into the seven-way trial by combat as Prince Baelor Targaryen, the Hand of the King, joins Ser Duncan the Tall’s side and takes command of the chaos. His advice is simple: stay mounted… and don’t die.We go inside Dunk’s helmet as he takes a brutal beating from Prince Aerion Targaryen. After a lance to the gut and a mace to the face, Dunk blacks out, and the episode takes us back to his childhood in Flea Bottom. We meet young Dunk, his friend Rafe, and witness the trauma that shaped the man he would become. The lesson from Ser Arlan of Pennytree echoes across time: get up.Back in the mud, Aerion pushes Dunk to the brink. Stabbed, concussed, and nearly finished, Dunk hears Egg’s voice and finds the strength to rise. What follows is one of the most satisfying reversals in the series as Dunk overwhelms Aerion and forces him to yield.But victory comes at a cost. When Baelor removes his helmet, the damage is revealed, and the episode delivers a devastating final blow that changes everything.We talk through the action, the flashbacks, Baelor’s legacy, Egg’s growth, and why this might be the strongest episode of the season so far.Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and let us know in the comments: Was Baelor’s death inevitable… or the cruelest twist yet?

This week we break down Episode 3, “The Squire,” an episode that spends most of its runtime feeling warm, funny, and oddly peaceful… right up until it reminds you that this is still Westeros and happiness is never allowed to last.Dunk and Egg start the episode living their best low stakes life. Training horses. Sharing food. Talking about what the future could look like if things stayed simple. Egg even says it out loud. “I think I could be quite happy in a place like this.” Which, in a Game of Thrones universe, is basically a death wish disguised as optimism.That calm shatters the moment Prince Aerion enters the picture. Aerion is already cementing himself as an all time nightmare Targaryen. He loses his mind over a puppet show depicting a dragon being slain, sees it as an insult to his house, and brutally assaults the puppeteer Tanselle for daring to tell a story he does not like. It is petty, cruel, and perfectly on brand.Dunk steps in. Not because he wants glory. Not because he wants to be a legend. Because it is the right thing to do. What follows is one of the most satisfying moments of the episode as Dunk absolutely lays into Aerion. Of course, in Westeros, doing the right thing never comes without consequences. Guards intervene. Lines are crossed. And Egg is forced to step in to save Dunk in a moment that suddenly feels a lot heavier than it did at first glance.Then comes the reveal that flips the entire episode on its head.Egg is not just a clever kid with suspiciously deep knowledge of knights and noble houses. He is Prince Aegon Targaryen. Son of Prince Maekar. Brother to Aerion. Future king of the realm. The same Egg who shaved his head so he would not look like his brother. The same Egg who just wanted a quiet life on the road with a hedge knight. Brutal timing. Brutal irony.Levi and Los dig into:

• Dunk’s growing disillusionment with knighthood and how this episode locks that arc in place
• Why Aerion may already be one of the most infuriating characters in the entire franchise
• How the show uses small, tender moments to make the twist hurt more
• Why Egg’s true identity completely reframes everything we have seen so far
• And how Dunk and Egg officially earn their spot among the best duos in the Game of Thrones universe

By the end of the episode, the warmth is gone. Dunk has assaulted a prince. Egg has been exposed as royalty. A fixed fight has been proposed. A family reunion looms. And the tourney suddenly feels a lot more dangerous than it did an hour ago.Episode 3 is the moment A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stops being a charming road story and starts becoming something heavier. The underdog story just collided with destiny, prophecy, and the worst parts of power.Next week, we deal with the fallout.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are officially back in Westeros and deep into Dunk & Egg territory. It’s a snow-day edition of Recap & Record, and this week Los and I are breaking down Episode 2 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — “Hard Salt Beef.”We start things off by righting a major wrong from last week: Egg’s bald head is not fake. That kid really shaved his head. Contractually. Permanently. For the realm. So yes — we owe Egg a formal apology. From there, we dive into fresh George R. R. Martin chaos, including new interviews, unfinished books, and the very real possibility that HBO is going to run out of Dunk & Egg content long before George finishes Winds of Winter (again).Then it’s straight into the episode itself, and honestly? This one sold us hard:- The Targaryens finally arrive at the tournament with banners, horns, Kingsguard drip, and significantly less dragon swagger than we’re used to.- Dunk takes a full-court desperation shot and somehow convinces Prince Baelor Targaryen to vouch for him, locking in his spot in the tourney.- Egg continues to prove he is the smartest person in every single scene he’s in.- Dunk sells his beloved white horse (RIP Sweetfoot… for now) just to afford armor.- We meet Tanselle “Too Tall,” the puppeteer queen, and witness the most awkward medieval flirting of all time.- The jousting tournament finally kicks off — except it’s absolute chaos with multiple jousts at once, shattered lances, flying horses, and zero medieval pageantry vibes.We also spend a good chunk of time unpacking:- Why these Targaryens feel way different from House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Targaryens (no dragons, no power struggle, no real “Game” happening yet).- Why this era of Westeros is weirdly peaceful… and why that actually makes the show work.- The emotional gut-punch ending where Dunk realizes Ser Arlan wasn’t a legendary knight — but still made him who he is.All of that, plus our predictions for Episode 3 (“The Squire”), why Egg is absolutely hiding something massive, and why this show is quietly becoming one of the most charming things HBO has done in years.🎧 Subscribe for weekly Westeros chaos📺 Clips & shorts on Instagram and YouTube🔥 Full lore. Full Dunk. Full Egg supremacy.We’ll see you next week for Episode 3.— Levi & Los

In this week's "House of the Dragon," episode 7, “The Red Sowing,” the tension is as thick as dragonfire, and we’re here to break it all down for you. Levi & Los have got your backs with the juiciest deets and hottest takes from around Westeros. If you’ve been scratching your head over some of the new faces this season, fear not! Episode 7 pulls the threads together in a way that even the most skeptical smallfolk would approve. First up, Queen Rhaenyra is adding a new rider to her team—none other than Addam of Hull. The beachside meet-cute between Rhaenyra and Addam, with dragons in tow, is nothing short of epic. Addam bends the knee, swears loyalty, and hints at mysterious parentage. Rhaenyra, ever the shrewd leader, welcomes him to Dragonstone without hesitation. Back in King’s Landing, Alicent Hightower is licking her wounds—literally. With the Grand Maester tending to her injuries from last episode’s chaos, she’s off to the Kingswood for some soul-searching. Meanwhile, Lord Jasper Wylde's juicy tidbit about Seasmoke’s new rider has Larys Strong playing it close to the chest, unsure whether to spill the beans to Prince Aemond. Rhaenyra's brain is buzzing with Mysaria’s suggestion: “Let’s raise an army of bastards.” The Royal Targaryens’ brothel escapades might just provide the dragonriders they need. The ever-calculating Corlys Velaryon also steps in, giving Addam the green light to train as a dragonrider while keeping familial ties on the down-low. Over at Harrenhal, young Lord Oscar Tully is stepping up as the new Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. He’s caught in a bind between upholding old oaths and dealing with Daemon’s demands. His bold move? Ordering Daemon to execute Willem Blackwood to appease the Riverlords. Talk about making a statement! King Aegon Targaryen is still struggling, trying to walk through the pain under Larys’s watchful eye. Meanwhile, Corlys is busy scouting for new dragonriders. Alyn refuses the call of the dragons, sticking to his love for the sea, while Rhaena Targaryen sneaks off in search of a legendary dragon in the Vale. Rhaenyra’s plan to recruit Targaryen bastards sparks anxiety in her son, Jaecerys. The legitimacy of his claim as heir is suddenly in question, and he's none too pleased. But the word spreads, and soon Dragonstone is crawling with dragonrider hopefuls. Rhaenyra’s dragonriding auditions turn into a fiery disaster when Vermithor, the colossal dragon, goes on a rampage. Amid the chaos, Hugh Hammer earns Vermithor’s respect, while Ulf’s bumbling escapade lands him with Silverwing. Ulf’s clumsy ride over King’s Landing nearly triggers another dragon war, but Aemond’s rare moment of restraint saves the day. With dragons and riders assembled, the stage is set for a showdown. Aemond’s decision to hold back from attacking Dragonstone signals a brewing storm. With one episode left this season, will Rhaenyra’s newly minted dragonriders be the game-changer? Join Levi & Los as they dissect every fiery moment, every political twist, and every dragon roar in this week’s “House of the Dragon.” You won’t want to miss their insights and wild theories as we head into the season finale. Stay tuned, dragon lovers!