I’ve written one or two blog articles about the show KnightFall, and that’s because…. it’s just that good. The other night I tweeted, “From creator to creator, The writers of KnightFall did a fabulous job capturing the essence of the time. Good job!”
I should probably first mention that I’m ordering the episodes from Google Play because the show was actually cancelled in 2020 after two seasons.
When I finished watching the first season I said to myself, that was good, but it was good in a different way than I’m feeling right now after watching the sixth episode from Season 2. At the end of season 1, I had that attachment to certain characters that we all experience when we start watching a new show we like. I went along with all the highs and lows of each episode-some left me upset, and some were quite pleasing. After I watched the final episode my reaction was, “Are you f*cking kidding me?” I could not believe it. I think we all loved Queen Joan as much as Landry did.
I wasn’t even sure if would keep watching the show because I felt like Joan was that important to the storyline. I mean how could the show go on without the Queen?
It did though, and not only did it go on, Joan’s legacy and affair with Landry is still the driving force behind everything that’s playing out.
Season 2 gripped me in a completely different way. I just read last night that the show is based on actual events between the Army of France and the Templars-I think the actual date was October 13, 1307 (Don’t quote me on that date, but I’m close).
Now, lets get to how watching this show has clarified world history as it was written. When episode 6, Blood Drenched Stone ended last night, a whole bunch of stuff clicked. First of all, if you’re into the show, you’re into the drama of it. King Phillips Army invaded the Templar’s castle, but they arrived with the Pope on their side after convincing him the Templars were heretics and idol worshippers. The Templars fight for God, and their relationship with the Pope was very important since he is the holiest man on earth. Before King Phillip’s Army attacked, the pope convinced some Templars including the Grand Master to surrender their swords and face the charges. Landry pleads for them not to because it was a trap, and indeed it was. The Pope promised a fair trial, but as soon as they got in front the King, well, the King was running the show. While the Templars who surrendered to the King were killed and tortured, the other Brothers fought with the King’s invading army.
My heart was with the Templars last night. I wanted them to defend their castle, preserve the life of Landry’s baby daughter, and destroy the Kings army. They did the best they could, but the King’s army was much greater in numbers, and they were led by Gwaine. Gwaine was a Templar, but left the order after a falling out with Landry. Gwaine was given a second chance at life by helping the King. He had a lot of hate for his former brothers, and King Phillip, well, we know why he was mad.
All of this is happened because Landry fell in love with Queen Joan, and eventually, he got her pregnant. Queen Joan was married to King Phillip. So there’s all this hate, rage and anger in the King, and rightfully so. Not only did his wife cheat on him, but she got pregnant by a man who was supposed to be like a brother to him. That love affair caused King Phillip to murder his wife, go after her baby when he realized it was saved, and want to completely wipe out the Templars and kill Landry. He went crazy. I mean events like this are monumental; they change the course of history!
What clicked? This story is supposed to have taken place sometime during the early 1300’s, approximately 450 years before America and the Declaration of Independence, but it all makes sense. The Templers vanished and went into hiding before disappearing and blending in with the normal citizens of the world. Yes, absolutely. The King was the ruler and most powerful man in France. He was behind the murder of a Pope. He could get away with anything, and that’s not a good thing if you were under his rule. Don’t underestimate the power of love.
People escaped Europe to find freedom, better quality of living, and safety. Yes, absolutely. The Founding Fathers were former Templars. They probably were. America and the formation and establishment of our system all makes sense now. Our rights, the separation between church and state, checks and balances, the presidential term limits; everything created to prevent a system were a King comes to power and rules over a population. It all makes sense.
Once again, the writers did a fabulous job, and I can’t believe this show wasn’t picked up for a third season. Oh well, at least I can still purchase the final two episodes of season 2.
Good Night!
Nooz Buffet 