A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS: Every Easter Egg From Every Episode

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not a sprawling, epic tale like Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, but it’s still full of wonderful Easter eggs from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Throughout season one we’ve documented every reference, historical tidbit, and piece of lore from every episode. Now you can find links to all of them right here.

Episode 1 – “The Hedge Knight”

Every Game of Thrones Easter Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 1

Dunk standing outside in the sun on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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From beloved lords and smug knights, to famous houses and what it means to be a hedge knight, the show’s first episode was full of Westerosi goodies and connections to HBO’s other shows in the Realm.

Episode 2 – “Hard Salt Beef”

Every Game of Thrones Easter Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 2

Tanselle in stilts and dressed in white with a giant feathered headress while puppeteers control a knight named Florian on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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House Targaryen’s arrival at the Tourney of Ashford came with plenty of lore and history to dive into, as the series’ second episode featured references to many noble houses, major events, mythical figures, and more.

Episode 3 – “The Squire”

A hooded Egg in a crowd on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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Every Game of Thrones Easter Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3

This episode might have revealed a big “secret,” but those versed in the history of the Seven Kingdoms knew many of the clues that teased the episode’s big ending.

Episode 4 – “Seven”

Every Game of Thrones Easter Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4

Princes Maekar and Baelor on horseback in black Tagraryen armor on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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From forgotten ancient traditions and what it means to be a true knight, the show’s incredible fourth episode was a history class in what it means to truly earn the title of “Ser” in the Seven Kingdoms.

Mikey Walsh is a staff writer at Nerdist. He wants to talk to you more about true knights but he has to wait. You can follow him on Bluesky at @burgermike. And also anywhere someone is ranking the Targaryen kings.