Season 1 – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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Jan 2026

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A century before the events of "Game of Thrones," two unlikely heroes wander Westeros. In an adaption of George R. R. Martin's novella "The Hedge Knight," a young and naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg, face a series of dangerous exploits. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and images of the last dragon have not yet passed from living memory, great destinies and powerful foes await these improbable and incomparable friends.

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Critics Consensus

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a welcome return to Westeros that works better in the buddy-comedy arena rather than solely slaying its competition.

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Audience Says

Way more dopey than GoT, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a refreshing, low stakes return to Westeros anchored by the endearing duo of Egg and Dunk.

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Amber Dowling

Globe and Mail

Feb 12

By creating a more humane world in a landscape that feels increasingly unmanageable, a story that insists on small acts of goodness is almost radical.

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Sarah Larson

The New Yorker

Jan 27

If you love and miss this seven-kingdomed world, Dunk and Egg make excellent companions for the return.

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

Jan 27

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a refreshing reset, leaning into the traditions of chivalric tales, as if these characters had walked out of King Arthur’s world.

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Belen Edwards

Mashable

A welcome switch-up in HBO's Game of Thrones lineup, and proof that the world of Westeros can be more than just a brutal cage match between warring families.

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Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

Feb 13

7/10

Scrappy, light-hearted glimpse into the medieval fantasy world of Westeros...

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James Walton

The Spectator

Feb 12

As with Game of Thrones too, I can never quite suppress the heretical thought that, underneath the surface swagger, it essentially consists of the purest corn.

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Darth J.

@Darth_Jar_Jar 2h

It is ask fresh to finally have nonwoke regular food quality back! The show is fantastic. Dunk is a simple, good hearted man who finds himself elevated because he stood for what is right.

Kolby G

@good_or_noe 5h

Westeros returns to its roots with a masterclass in prestige character drama. By trading world-ending CGI for the intimate, high-stakes journey of Dunk and Egg, the series captures the soul of George R.R. Martin’s writing. The casting is flawless, with Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell delivering deeply human performances that anchor every scene. When the steel finally clashes, the action is visceral and terrifyingly real, proving that gritty, grounded storytelling is what made Game of Thrones a legend in the first place.

Seth H

@ScrewGameofthrones 7h

If you love having sex with your own family and really bad story telling youll love this show. Its honestly trash. Ive taken better dumps then this.

Valisa A

@Aristo 17h

BRILLIANT!!!! The acting , effects , armors , casting etc. are near perfect and loving. This show did what HoTD s2 and GoT later seasons could'nt with big budgets and dragons. All in all this show must get renewed every time.

Faysal R.

@faysalrabby96 20h

It's good but not as a level of GOT

Sadie R.

@SadieBCs 23h

Absolutely loved it! From the premiere to sitting at home waiting for an episode to drop it's truly a work of art. The best side character storyline we needed to see!

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Tanzyn Crawford

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Daniel Ings

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Peter Claffey

Ser Duncan the Tall

Dexter Sol Ansell

Egg

Episode 1

Aired Jan 18, 2026

The Hedge Knight

A century before the events of "Game of Thrones", a knight and his unlikely squire embark on an adventure.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 25, 2026

Hard Salt Beef

Dunk appeals to various lords in order to gain entrance into the tournament, but Egg advises him to hold onto his pride; when the Targaryens arrive at Ashford, Dunk seizes his moment with Prince Baelor.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 1, 2026

The Squire

The truth about Egg's identity is revealed as Dunk invites danger by doing the right thing and preparing for the tournament.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 8, 2026

Seven

Dunk angers the Targaryens and demands trial by combat; when Aerion calls for a trial of seven, Dunk must find six knights to join him in battle.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 15, 2026

In the Name of the Mother

Dunk and his six knights face off against Aerion's forces in the trial of seven; Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse; Dunk sees flashbacks of his childhood on Flea Bottom.

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Episode 6

Airs Feb 22

The Morrow

The people of Ashford mourn a significant loss following the tournament; Dunk reflects on his future and evaluates his responsibilities toward Egg; he decides whether to keep the boy as his squire.

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