Why Does Ser Arlan from ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Look Familiar? ‘Doctor Who’ Fans Have the Answer

In Episode 2 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the audience was given a probing look at Ser Arlan of Pennytree, played by Danny Webb, the mentor to Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall (Peter Claffey). In fact, viewers are given more than the typical brief introduction, as Ser Arlan is shown in the opening seconds in a shocking state of undress, showing off his “attributes” in a full-frontal nudity scene.

In the Game of Thrones prequel, Dunk recounts the supposed virtues of the knight he once served. As a rapid-fire montage undercuts his narration, the audiences are given insight into Ser Arlan’s less noble habits, from brothel visits to dubious hygiene…