‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’: 5 Easter eggs we're sure you did not catch as the show nears its finale
While 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' gears up towards its sixth and final episode, which is supposed to drop on Sunday, February 22, 2026, on HBO Max, it is worthwhile to take a moment to list the numerous ways in which the 'Game of Thrones' prequel show's fifth episode refers to and makes callbacks to the original show. Hidden amidst the imposing character arcs and brutal combat sequences are numerous Easter eggs that merit a second look. Here's all that you need to know.
1) The Black Dragon
Daemon Blackfyre, also known as the Black Dragon, led the infamous rebellion of the same name against his own family. According to 'Game of Thrones' lore, Daemon was a bastard descendant of the Targaryen bloodline who was legitimized later in life. King Daeron II Targaryen, who was Egg's grandfather and donned the attire of the Red Dragon during the war, happened to be Daemon's half-brother and arch-rival. Daemon's rebellion eventually ended at the Battle of Redgrass Field, which was immortalized by the bard song 'The Hammer and The Anvil', sung by Egg in the HBO show's third episode.
2) In the Name of the Mother
Doubling as the title of the prequel show's fifth episode, this line is derived from the sacred oath taken by every knight to protect the innocent. This was illustrated perfectly by Dunk when he rescued Tanselle from Aerion Brightflame. In the world of Westeros and beyond, honourable knights are in the habit of invoking the all-powerful mother to make sure that they emerge unscathed from battle.
3) Flea Bottom
The fifth episode of the show further presented one of the poorest neighborhoods in all of King's Landing, namely Flea Bottom. As the name might suggest, the neighborhood is immensely filthy and squalid, populated by drunkards and shady tradesmen. Dunk and Egg moved through the squalid corner of the neighborhood, in what is a third instance of the area being highlighted. Flea Bottom was also featured on 'GoT' as well as on 'House of the Dragon'.
4) The Battle of Redgrass Field Allies
The fifth episode presented a flashback that transported viewers back to Dunk's childhood, in an age defined by the first Targaryen civil war. All the major houses back then had rallied their forced but none stood behind Daemon Blackfyre. The noble House Hightower had certain members who fought on both sides of the Civil War. Dunk came across one such slain soldier in the field, who had fallen by a Lannister banner. This little snippet tied the prequel to both the original show and 'House of the Dragon'.
5) House Stokeworth
Finally, when Dunk and Egg were trying to hide along the road from a man on horseback carrying a dead soldier, one could spot a modified version of House Stokeworth’s sigil on the soldier's shield. The image of a lamb inside a golden goblet on a green shield has been associated with the House of Stokeworth in both 'House of the Dragon' and other works by George R. R. Martin. The Stokeworth castle is said to be located near the capital city in the North.
