Joffrey’s Game of Thrones Scene Unmasks New HBO Spoilers

It’s not every day a villain from a fantasy epic manages to ruin the ending of not one, but two major TV shows. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happened with Joffrey Baratheon, whose infamous scene in Game of Thrones has come back to haunt fans of both House of the Dragon and the much-hyped A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The new series, based on George R.R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight, follows the adventures of Ser Dunk the Tall and his unlikely squire, Egg. Set generations before the events of Game of Thrones, the show explores a different era in Westeros, but it turns out the original series had already dropped some hefty clues about these characters’ futures.

Joffrey’s White Book Revelation

Back in the first episode of Game of Thrones’ fourth season, Joffrey is seen flicking through the White Book, a hefty tome chronicling the deeds of the Kingsguard. He pauses at a lengthy entry and remarks,

‘Four pages for Ser Duncan. He must have been quite the man.’

Jaime Lannister, never one for embellishment, simply replies,

‘So they say.’

On the surface, it’s a throwaway line. But for those following the new HBO series, it’s a dead giveaway: Ser Duncan the Tall not only survives his adventures but goes on to join the Kingsguard, racking up enough legendary feats to fill four pages in the record. For anyone keen on surprises, that’s a bit of a letdown.

Hints About Egg and More

There’s more to the story, though. Egg, Dunk’s squire, is a character shrouded in mystery for newcomers, but Joffrey’s casual mention hints at a much bigger destiny. The show’s timeline means that Game of Thrones characters are already aware of what’s to come for these two, even if the audience is just catching up.

Joffrey doesn’t stop there. In the same scene where he spoils the outcome of the Targaryen civil war, he brings up Aerion Targaryen, a prince set to appear in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

‘Over there, in that urn, the ashes of Aerion Targaryen,’

he tells Margaery.

‘Aerion Brightflame, they called him. He thought drinking wildfire would turn him into a dragon. He was wrong.’

Wildfire and Future Twists

Wildfire, the volatile green substance that played a starring role in Cersei’s destruction of the Sept and the Mad King’s failed plans, is at the centre of Aerion’s grim fate. Joffrey’s offhand comment reveals not only Aerion’s demise but also the bizarre circumstances surrounding it—details that are likely to play out in the new series.

With these revelations already out in the open, fans are left to wonder what surprises remain. For now, punters can keep up with the latest episodes and reviews, and maybe try to dodge any more spoilers lurking in old Game of Thrones scenes.

So, what’s on your must-watch list for 2026? Whether it’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Wonder Man, Lanterns, Spider-Man: Noir, or VisionQuest, there’s no shortage of big telly moments ahead.