Sam Spruell is opening up about the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The actor offered his perspective on Egg’s controversial decision at the end of the season. He discussed the motivations behind the character’s lie and how that choice reflects the tensions within the Targaryen family.
Sam Spruell on why Egg lied in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ ending
Sam Spruell has addressed the decision made by Aegon “Egg” Targaryen in the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. He explained why Egg chose to lie about receiving his father’s approval to travel with Ser Duncan the Tall.
In the final episode, Egg leaves with Duncan after telling him that Prince Maekar allowed him to continue as his squire. However, the approval never actually came. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Spruell said, “It says something about Aegon’s judgment of where he’s going to get the best paternal figure.”
The actor added that Duncan possesses a kind of natural wisdom that the young prince recognizes. He explained, “There is a wisdom to Dunk that comes naturally and instinctually, and I don’t think Maekar will ever get close to it.” Spruell further noted that Egg understands the kind of person he wants to become.
He noted, “[Aegon] can see that if he’s to be the person that he wants to be, he must follow Dunk rather than his own father, which is unbelievably upsetting for Maekar. So I hope that some of that upset and humiliation will be explored potentially in future books or seasons of the show.”
The episode also highlights the strained relationships within the Targaryen family. Egg’s hatred toward Aerion becomes clear when he enters his brother’s room with a knife, intending to kill him. However, the moment is stopped by his father, Prince Maekar, played by Sam Spruell.
By the end of the finale, Egg quietly leaves once again to continue traveling with Ser Duncan the Tall. Maekar is unaware of the decision, which leads to the closing moment of the episode as he shouts, “Where the f— is he?”
