Knightfall 2x6 May 2026

Betrayal, faith, paternal conflict, and the political machinations of the French court. Plot Summary The Templars vs. The King

Landry du Lauzon continues his journey of penance after being stripped of his rank. His struggle is deeply personal as he tries to protect his infant daughter, Eve, while fulfilling his duties to the Order. The tension between his role as a warrior of God and his role as a father is a central emotional hook. Knightfall 2x6

Balancing the ascetic life of a Templar initiate with the responsibilities of fatherhood. His struggle is deeply personal as he tries

The King's forces begin taking over Templar properties under the guise of religious purification. The King's forces begin taking over Templar properties

The episode centers on King Philip IV's increasingly aggressive campaign to dismantle the Knights Templar. Having failed to crush them through direct combat, Philip uses propaganda and legal maneuvers to turn the populace against them. He labels the Templars as heretics and idol-worshippers to justify his seizure of their assets and power.

Gawain, once a loyal Templar, is now fully aligned with King Philip and William De Nogaret. His intimate knowledge of the Order’s secrets becomes a major threat to his former brothers. His bitterness over his injury and perceived betrayal by the Templars fuels his actions throughout the episode.