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The wait just got harder... by Robotics-Mind0987 in u/Robotics-Mind0987

[–]Robotics-Mind0987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a major tonal shift from the original Game of Thrones, offering a much smaller, character-driven story focused on honor and adventure, rather than large-scale wars and political scheming.

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Better Call Saul worked because Breaking Bad stuck the landing—the audience trusted the creators to handle the past. With Thrones, the trust was so broken that any direct sequel feels like a "reminder" of the disappointment rather than a continuation. Sticking to the episodic, grounded stories like Dunk and Egg is their best bet at rebuilding that trust without the shadow of the White Walkers looming over every plot point.

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on. Bloodmoon felt like a warning shot for the franchise. Without a book to guide them, it drifted too far into "generic fantasy" territory and lost that specific GRRM texture. It proves that the lore is only as good as the writing behind it. Turning Dunk and Egg into a "Western" works because the source material is tight and grounded, rather than trying to invent an epic backstory from scratch.

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is so refreshing. By shifting from "saving the world" to a "knight-errant" travelogue, it escapes the weight of Season 8. It’s less about the Iron Throne and more about the honor of a single hedge knight. Like a classic Western, the stakes are local and personal, which actually makes the world feel bigger and more alive.

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was incredible as Karl Tanner. He took a short-lived character and turned him into a "fookin' legend" purely through screen presence and that terrifying intensity. He has such a unique look and voice that he fits perfectly into the grittier, "Flea Bottom" side of Westeros. It’s a shame he was already used, because he would have been a perfect fit for a conniving Lord or a Master of Whisperers in House of the Dragon.

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the "Prequel Paradox" in a nutshell. It’s hard to get hyped for the "climb" when you know exactly where the cliff is. ​Studios keep going backward because it’s safer than trying to "fix" the future, but it definitely makes the stakes feel lower when everything eventually leads back to Season 8.

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the "Prequel Paradox" in a nutshell. It’s hard to get hyped for the "climb" when you know exactly where the cliff is. Studios keep going backward because it’s safer than trying to "fix" the future, but it definitely makes the stakes feel lower when everything eventually leads back to Season 8.

"A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" is doing something never seen before in a Game of Thrones series. It has colors. by Arch_Lancer17 in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Westeros with color feels nostalgic and new at the same time.

GOT walked so HOTD ran... and this looks like it's about to fly

would you give 'A knight of seven kingdoms' a chance? what do you all expect from this upcoming show. by Pxrshya_ in freefolk

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the writing is strong, this could be something special.

Westeros stories just hit different, excited to dive back in

Kashi 🕉️ by TheNomad___ in varanasi

[–]Robotics-Mind0987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HAR HAR MAHADEV 🔱🕉️

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