Another Game of Thrones spin-off takes viewers back to the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, which we’ll see through the eyes of the would-be knight Dunk and his young squire, Egg.
A series tagline, “A Journey Far From the Throne”, suggests a small-scale, ant’s eye view of the universe. Although A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms features proud aristocrats and brutal duels in typical Game of Thrones fashion, it also promises a buddy-comedy storyline.
To see what to expect from this new HBO show, take a look at our spoiler-free review .
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set between the events of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. The plot focuses on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg, rather than the history of wars and conflicts between great houses.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin’s work.
When will A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms be released?
The series premiered on HBO Max on Sunday, 18 January 2026. Accounts on the service start at $10.99 per month for ad-supported viewing.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode release schedule
New episodes of the HBO series will premiere weekly, on Sundays in the US and Mondays in the UK.
The exception is episode 4, which will drop on the service on Friday, 6 February 2026. The episode’s release has been moved up due to the Super Bowl, which will take place in the US on Sunday, 8 February 2026. HBO doesn’t want the episode’s release to be overshadowed by the NFL championship game, which is a must-watch in the US.
US
In the US, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will stream on HBO Max.
- Episode 1: 18 January 2026, 10pm ET / 7pm PT
- Episode 2: 25 January 2026, 10pm ET / 7pm PT
- Episode 3: 1 February 2026, 10pm ET / 7pm PT
- Episode 4: 6 February 2026, 3am ET / 12am PT
- Episode 5: 15 February 2026, 10pm ET / 7pm PT
- Episode 6: 22 February 2026, 10pm ET / 7pm PT
UK
In the UK, it will air on NOW and Sky Atlantic.
- Episode 1: 19 January 2026, 3am GMT on NOW and Sky / 9pm GMT on Sky Atlantic
- Episode 2: 26 January 2026, 3am GMT on NOW and Sky / 9pm GMT on Sky Atlantic
- Episode 3: 2 February 2026, 3am GMT on NOW and Sky / 9pm GMT on Sky Atlantic
- Episode 4: 6 February 2026, 8am GMT on NOW and Sky / 9pm GMT on Sky Atlantic
- Episode 5: 16 February 2026, 3am GMT on NOW and Sky / 9pm GMT on Sky Atlantic
- Episode 6: 23 February 2026, 3am GMT on NOW and Sky / 9pm GMT on Sky Atlantic
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms plot
The new Game of Thrones prequel is based on Tales of Dunk and Egg , a series of novellas by George R.R. Martin. They cover the travels and adventures of the knight Ser Duncan the Tall (known as Dunk) and his young squire, Egg.
The events occur around 70 years after the House of the Dragon and 90 years before Game of Thrones. The Tales include three novellas so far, and the initial season will focus on the first of them, titled The Hedge Knight . It covers the meeting of Dunk and Egg and the knight’s conflict with Prince Aerion Targaryen.
The official description of the series reads:
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros … a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.
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George R.R. Martin said this on his blog about the series:
The Dunk & Egg novellas are fully-fleshed narratives more like the novels of A Song of Fire & Ice than the imaginary history of Fire & Blood. The stories are right there on the page, and our goal is to produce faithful adaptations of those tales for the screen.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms cast and crew
The executive producers of the show are George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker (who wrote for House of the Dragon season 1) and Ryan Condal (House of the Dragon’s showrunner). Martin and Parker are also writers for the show.
Three of the six episodes of the series are directed by Sarah Adina Smith.
HBO has also announced some of the actors who’ll appear.
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Ser Duncan the Tall is portrayed by Peter Claffey (Vikings: Valhalla), while Egg is played by Dexter Sol Ansell (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes).
Other cast members include:
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen, known as the Breakspear, Hand of the King and heir to the Iron Throne
- Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen, Baelor’s younger brother
- Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen, known as the Brightflame, second son of Maekar
- Oscar Morgan as Prince Valarr Targaryen, Baelor’s son
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree, an old hedge knight and Dunk’s mentor
- Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron “The Drunken” Targaryen
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, known as the Laughing Storm, the head of House Baratheon
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway, a knight of House Fossoway of Cider Hall
- Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway, Steffon’s cousin and squire
- Steve Wall as Lord Leo “Longthorn” Tyrell, the lord of House Tyrell of Highgarden
- Paul Hunter as Lord Ashford, the lord of House Ashford and host of a tournament
- Cara Harris as Lady Gwin Ashford, the young daughter of Lord Ashford
- Wade Briggs as Ser Roland Crakehall, a member of Daeron II’s Kingsguard
- Bill Ward as Ser Donnel of Duskendale, a member of Daeron II’s Kingsguard
- Russell Simpson as Lord Medgar Tully, the lord of House Tully of Riverrun
- William Houston as Ser Robyn Rhysling, a one-eyed knight of House Rhysling
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a Dornish puppeteer
Is there a trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Yes – here’s the most recent trailer:
Here’s the first teaser:
Will there be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2?
Yes, and what’s more, season 2 is already in production, with filming set to kick off this December, according to Variety . The next instalment is scheduled for 2027.
What are the other Game of Thrones prequels?
The first Game of Thrones prequel is House of the Dragon – the second season was released last year.
In addition to The Hedge Knight, HBO wants to create a series about the so-called Aegon Conquest, which took place 300 years before Game of Thrones. The show will cover the arrival to Westeros of Aegon Targaryen, his sister wives Rhaenys and Visenya and their dragons.
Lord Corlys Velaryon, one of the major characters of the House of the Dragon, will also get his own series, titled Nine Voyages , following his risky travels to the world’s most mysterious places.
The prequel, titled 10,000 Ships , will cover the adventures of Princess Nymeria, who lived 1,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones. After the Valyrian conquest of her kingdom, Nymeria gathered a great fleet and sailed across the sea to Dorne, where she married a lord of House Martell.
HBO is also planning an animation set in Yi Ti , a jungle-covered country in Essos, which, according to George R.R. Martin, is the fantasy equivalent of medieval China.
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.
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