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xander

This episode really solidified how much this show operates through subtext and symbolism for me. The second episode ends with Dunc dejected, questioning the very idea of justice and knighthood. He proclaims in a stubborn voice "on the morrow we will show them what he has wrought." Referring to the teachings of Ser Penny Tree. We expect this to mean he will prove his valor in combat- but the following episode contains none of that. Instead it ends with Dunc saving an innocent woman in similar fashion to how we will will see Ser Arlan save Dunc when he was younger in that flashback. Proving that knighthood, what ser Arlan has "wrought" according to Duncs word is not the title itself but the actions of a true knight. I think the show does a brilliant job of staying subtle with it. Baelor, the only "true knight" out of the royal family is consequently punished for his honor. If you notice Dunc never even says his name is Duncan. He calls himself Dunc the entire show until Egg said "short for Duncan?" and Dunc rolls with it. It's theorized by a lot of the fan base that Dunc was neither knighted, nor did he even know his name was short for Duncan. Don't know if Dean plans to join you for future seasons but I think this show will grow cultural relevance amongst the old GOT fanbase the longer its on, so excited to see y'alls thoughts on it.