Just like the season premiere, the opening of the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms featured a moment that some may not have thought necessary. However, it was important for the vibe of the show. It was a reminder that this isn’t the Game of Thrones show you’re used to, but, in some cases, it is. You’ll still get random nudity, but it will serve a purpose. In this case, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an intentionally goofy, lighter show.
There was a lot to take in with the sophomore episode, but, for me, the most important came when Dunk went to the joust. It was the first time he understood exactly what he was in store for in the tournament. It’s one thing to have an idea of what you’re getting into. It’s another to see the best up close. At first, I thought that Dunk was going to have second thoughts. Instead, it looked like the anxiety motivated him even more.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3 release time on HBO and HBO Max
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3, titled “The Squire,” is set to premiere in the US on Sunday, February 1, at 10:00 p.m. ET, 7:00 p.m. PT, 8:00 p.m. MT, and 9:00 p.m. CT. It will air on HBO at the top of the hour in each respective time zone while streaming simultaneously everywhere on HBO Max.
Of course, as we've seen in the past with HBO shows, it will air in specific areas without HBO Max available on different TV channels (such as being simulcast on Sky Atlantic in the UK) at the exact same time. And speaking of times, here are all of the times you can watch the third episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
- Hawaii: 4:00 p.m. HST on Sunday, February 1
- Alaska: 6:00 p.m. AKDT on Sunday, February 1
- West Coast of the US: 7:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 1
- Mountain time: 8:00 p.m. MT on Sunday, February 1
- Midwest of the US: 9:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, January 25
- East Coast of the US: 10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1
- Canada (Crave): 10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1
- Brazil: 11:00 p.m. BRT on Sunday, February 1
- Portugal and Western Europe: 3:00 a.m. WEST on Monday, February 2
- UK (Sky Atlantic): 3:00 a.m. GMT on Friday, Monday, February 2
- Spain and Central Europe: 4:00 a.m. CEST on Monday, February 2
- Bulgaria and Eastern Europe: 5:00 a.m. EEST on Monday, February 2
- India: 8:30 a.m. IST on Monday, February 2
- New Zealand (Neon): 4:00 p.m. NZST on Monday, February 2
What to expect in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3
It's pretty clear that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms can accomplish a lot in a short space of time. When I first clicked on the series, the first thing I noticed was the runtime. Normally, episodes from the Game of Thrones universe are anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour (that's not including the credits), but episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are a little over 33 minutes, including the credits. What does that mean? It shows that the creative team understands that, sometimes, less is better. That means, don’t expect to be given episodes with unnecessary dialogue, and that you’ll have to pay attention to every moment.
Like episode 2 began with a bit of backstory on Ser Arlan of Pennytree, episode 3 should start with some of Egg’s origin (it helps that this episode is titled "The Squire"). If you know the lore (or looked it up), you know the importance of Egg's story. Hopefully, we’ll get a full explanation on why he ran away from home. We'll have to wait and see how things play out in the show and just how much will be adapted from the source material.
Dunk hasn’t had any action scenes yet, and that will likely change since episode 3 is the halfway mark of the season. That means this is when we should see Dunk’s mettle in battle. And while A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has a lot of moments where he looks foolish, I don’t think this will be a calamitous time for Ser Duncan the Tall. At the very least, the episode will likely end with him victorious after taking a defeat.
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