George R. R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight is one of the most refreshing stories set in Westeros.
In this video, I review the original novella ahead of HBO’s upcoming Hedge Knight TV series.

With HBO preparing to adapt The Hedge Knight, now is the perfect time to revisit the original novella by George R. R. Martin.

Set nearly a century before Game of Thrones, The Hedge Knight tells a smaller, more intimate story within the world of Westeros—one focused on honor, innocence, and the harsh realities of knighthood.

In this spoiler-light review, I break down:
• The history and context of The Hedge Knight
• When the story takes place in the Westeros timeline
• Why Dunk’s idealism makes this story so compelling
• The tone, themes, and stakes that set it apart from Game of Thrones
• My thoughts on the audiobook narrated by Harry Lloyd

This is the first video in a full series leading up to the premiere of HBO’s The Hedge Knight, including:
• A review of the comic adaptation
• What the TV show needs to get right
• A full premiere episode review

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