A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV series)
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an American fantasy drama television series created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the third television series in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire franchise and is an adaptation of the Tales of Dunk and Egg series of novellas, beginning with The Hedge Knight. It stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall, the titular hedge knight, and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire, Aegon "Egg" Targaryen. The series premiered on January 18, 2026, on HBO with its first season consisting of six episodes. In November 2025, ahead of the first-season premiere, the series was renewed for a second season, which will be based on The Sworn Sword and is expected to be released in 2027.
Infobox
Genre
Fantasy drama Comedy-drama
Created by
Ira Parker George R. R. Martin
Based on
Tales of Dunk and Egg by George R. R. Martin
Showrunner
Ira Parker
Starring
Peter Claffey Dexter Sol Ansell
Composer
Dan Romer
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Ira Parker George R. R. Martin Sarah Bradshaw Ryan Condal Owen Harris Vince Gerardis
Producer
Lisa Byrne
Production location
United Kingdom
Running time
30–42 minutes
Production companies
Friendly Wolf Pictures GRRM HBO Entertainment
Network
HBO
Release
January 18, 2026 (2026-01-18) – present
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"The Hedge Knight"
Directed by
Owen Harris
Written by
Ira Parker
Original release date
January 18, 2026 (2026-01-18)
U . viewers
(millions)
N/A
Dunk buries his deceased mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree. Taking Arlan's sword, shield, and three horses, Dunk travels to a tournament being held in Ashford. At an inn, a belligerent drunk noble says he dreamed of Dunk. A bald child that Dunk believes is the stable boy asks to be his squire for the tournament, but Dunk refuses. Dunk meets Plummer, A
Dunk buries his deceased mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree. Taking Arlan's sword, shield, and three horses, Dunk travels to a tournament being held in Ashford. At an inn, a belligerent drunk noble says he dreamed of Dunk. A bald child that Dunk believes is the stable boy asks to be his squire for the tournament, but Dunk refuses. Dunk meets Plummer, A
No.
Dunk buries his deceased mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree. Taking Arlan's sword, shield, and three horses, Dunk travels to a tournament being held in Ashford. At an inn, a belligerent drunk noble says he dreamed of Dunk. A bald child that Dunk believes is the stable boy asks to be his squire for the tournament, but Dunk refuses. Dunk meets Plummer, A
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Hard Salt Beef"
Directed by
Owen Harris
Written by
Aziza Barnes & Ira Parker
Original release date
January 25, 2026 (2026-01-25)
U . viewers
(millions)
N/A
Dunk eulogizes Arlan to numerous participants at the tournament, including Lord Leo Tyrell, though none remembers Arlan serving them. Dunk witnesses the Targaryen princes Baelor, Maekar, and Aerion arriving. The Kingsguard Ser Roland Crakehall and Ser Donnel of Duskendale jest with Dunk about knighthood. Dunk sneaks into Ashford's castle and overhe
Dunk eulogizes Arlan to numerous participants at the tournament, including Lord Leo Tyrell, though none remembers Arlan serving them. Dunk witnesses the Targaryen princes Baelor, Maekar, and Aerion arriving. The Kingsguard Ser Roland Crakehall and Ser Donnel of Duskendale jest with Dunk about knighthood. Dunk sneaks into Ashford's castle and overhe
No.
Dunk eulogizes Arlan to numerous participants at the tournament, including Lord Leo Tyrell, though none remembers Arlan serving them. Dunk witnesses the Targaryen princes Baelor, Maekar, and Aerion arriving. The Kingsguard Ser Roland Crakehall and Ser Donnel of Duskendale jest with Dunk about knighthood. Dunk sneaks into Ashford's castle and overhe
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Squire"
Directed by
Sarah Adina Smith
Written by
Hiram Martinez & Annie Julia Wyman and Ira Parker
Original release date
February 1, 2026 (2026-02-01)
U . viewers
(millions)
0
While Dunk sleeps, Egg trains the warhorse, Thunder. He is confronted by Ser Robyn Rhysling, who questions if the horse was stolen. Egg tells Dunk that only highborn knights compete on the tournament's first day. While Dunk buys food, Tanselle says his shield will be ready that evening. Egg requests to permanently squire for Dunk, but Plummer inter
While Dunk sleeps, Egg trains the warhorse, Thunder. He is confronted by Ser Robyn Rhysling, who questions if the horse was stolen. Egg tells Dunk that only highborn knights compete on the tournament's first day. While Dunk buys food, Tanselle says his shield will be ready that evening. Egg requests to permanently squire for Dunk, but Plummer inter
No.
While Dunk sleeps, Egg trains the warhorse, Thunder. He is confronted by Ser Robyn Rhysling, who questions if the horse was stolen. Egg tells Dunk that only highborn knights compete on the tournament's first day. While Dunk buys food, Tanselle says his shield will be ready that evening. Egg requests to permanently squire for Dunk, but Plummer inter
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Seven"
Directed by
Sarah Adina Smith
Written by
Aziza Barnes & Annie Julia Wyman and Ira Parker
Original release date
February 8, 2026 (2026-02-08)
U . viewers
(millions)
0
Egg tells an imprisoned Dunk that his real name is Aegon Targaryen. He hid his identity to become a squire after his brother, Daeron, the belligerent drunk noble from the inn, refused to participate in the tournament. Baelor informs Dunk that Daeron has accused Dunk of kidnapping Egg. Dunk requests a trial by combat, but Aerion demands a trial by s
Egg tells an imprisoned Dunk that his real name is Aegon Targaryen. He hid his identity to become a squire after his brother, Daeron, the belligerent drunk noble from the inn, refused to participate in the tournament. Baelor informs Dunk that Daeron has accused Dunk of kidnapping Egg. Dunk requests a trial by combat, but Aerion demands a trial by s
No.
Egg tells an imprisoned Dunk that his real name is Aegon Targaryen. He hid his identity to become a squire after his brother, Daeron, the belligerent drunk noble from the inn, refused to participate in the tournament. Baelor informs Dunk that Daeron has accused Dunk of kidnapping Egg. Dunk requests a trial by combat, but Aerion demands a trial by s
5
5
No.
5
Title
"In the Name of the Mother"
Directed by
Owen Harris
Written by
Hiram Martinez & Ti Mikkel and Ira Parker
Original release date
February 15, 2026 (2026-02-15)
U . viewers
(millions)
0
The trial of seven begins. In the first charge, Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse. In a series of flashbacks to Dunk's childhood, he and his friend Rafe scavenge from a battlefield. They return to Flea Bottom in King's Landing and pickpocket from Alester, a City Watchman. Dunk and Rafe attempt to buy passage to the Free Cities in Essos, but cannot a
The trial of seven begins. In the first charge, Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse. In a series of flashbacks to Dunk's childhood, he and his friend Rafe scavenge from a battlefield. They return to Flea Bottom in King's Landing and pickpocket from Alester, a City Watchman. Dunk and Rafe attempt to buy passage to the Free Cities in Essos, but cannot a
No.
The trial of seven begins. In the first charge, Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse. In a series of flashbacks to Dunk's childhood, he and his friend Rafe scavenge from a battlefield. They return to Flea Bottom in King's Landing and pickpocket from Alester, a City Watchman. Dunk and Rafe attempt to buy passage to the Free Cities in Essos, but cannot a
6
6
No.
6
Title
"The Morrow"
Directed by
Sarah Adina Smith
Written by
Ira Parker & Ti Mikkel
Original release date
February 22, 2026 (2026-02-22)
U . viewers
(millions)
0
Lyonel invites Dunk to Storm's End, but Dunk believes that he brings only bad luck. Baelor's body is cremated at his funeral. Dunk meets Valarr, who questions why his father died, but Dunk was left alive. Raymun reveals he has married the prostitute Red whose real name is Rowan. Maekar informs Dunk that Aerion will spend time in the Free Cities to
Lyonel invites Dunk to Storm's End, but Dunk believes that he brings only bad luck. Baelor's body is cremated at his funeral. Dunk meets Valarr, who questions why his father died, but Dunk was left alive. Raymun reveals he has married the prostitute Red whose real name is Rowan. Maekar informs Dunk that Aerion will spend time in the Free Cities to
No.
Lyonel invites Dunk to Storm's End, but Dunk believes that he brings only bad luck. Baelor's body is cremated at his funeral. Dunk meets Valarr, who questions why his father died, but Dunk was left alive. Raymun reveals he has married the prostitute Red whose real name is Rowan. Maekar informs Dunk that Aerion will spend time in the Free Cities to
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U . viewers (millions) | |
| 1 | "The Hedge Knight" | Owen Harris | Ira Parker | January 18, 2026 (2026-01-18) | N/A | |
| Dunk buries his deceased mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree. Taking Arlan's sword, shield, and three horses, Dunk travels to a tournament being held in Ashford. At an inn, a belligerent drunk noble says he dreamed of Dunk. A bald child that Dunk believes is the stable boy asks to be his squire for the tournament, but Dunk refuses. Dunk meets Plummer, A | ||||||
| 2 | "Hard Salt Beef" | Owen Harris | Aziza Barnes & Ira Parker | January 25, 2026 (2026-01-25) | N/A | |
| Dunk eulogizes Arlan to numerous participants at the tournament, including Lord Leo Tyrell, though none remembers Arlan serving them. Dunk witnesses the Targaryen princes Baelor, Maekar, and Aerion arriving. The Kingsguard Ser Roland Crakehall and Ser Donnel of Duskendale jest with Dunk about knighthood. Dunk sneaks into Ashford's castle and overhe | ||||||
| 3 | "The Squire" | Sarah Adina Smith | Hiram Martinez & Annie Julia Wyman and Ira Parker | February 1, 2026 (2026-02-01) | 0 | |
| While Dunk sleeps, Egg trains the warhorse, Thunder. He is confronted by Ser Robyn Rhysling, who questions if the horse was stolen. Egg tells Dunk that only highborn knights compete on the tournament's first day. While Dunk buys food, Tanselle says his shield will be ready that evening. Egg requests to permanently squire for Dunk, but Plummer inter | ||||||
| 4 | "Seven" | Sarah Adina Smith | Aziza Barnes & Annie Julia Wyman and Ira Parker | February 8, 2026 (2026-02-08) | 0 | |
| Egg tells an imprisoned Dunk that his real name is Aegon Targaryen. He hid his identity to become a squire after his brother, Daeron, the belligerent drunk noble from the inn, refused to participate in the tournament. Baelor informs Dunk that Daeron has accused Dunk of kidnapping Egg. Dunk requests a trial by combat, but Aerion demands a trial by s | ||||||
| 5 | "In the Name of the Mother" | Owen Harris | Hiram Martinez & Ti Mikkel and Ira Parker | February 15, 2026 (2026-02-15) | 0 | |
| The trial of seven begins. In the first charge, Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse. In a series of flashbacks to Dunk's childhood, he and his friend Rafe scavenge from a battlefield. They return to Flea Bottom in King's Landing and pickpocket from Alester, a City Watchman. Dunk and Rafe attempt to buy passage to the Free Cities in Essos, but cannot a | ||||||
| 6 | "The Morrow" | Sarah Adina Smith | Ira Parker & Ti Mikkel | February 22, 2026 (2026-02-22) | 0 | |
| Lyonel invites Dunk to Storm's End, but Dunk believes that he brings only bad luck. Baelor's body is cremated at his funeral. Dunk meets Valarr, who questions why his father died, but Dunk was left alive. Raymun reveals he has married the prostitute Red whose real name is Rowan. Maekar informs Dunk that Aerion will spend time in the Free Cities to | ||||||
· Reception › Accolades
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
Gotham TV Awards
Category
Breakthrough Drama Series
Recipient(s)
George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker, Sarah Bradshaw, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, and Owen Harris
Result
Pending
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Year
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Award
Peter Claffey
Category
Pending
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Year
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Award
Dexter Sol Ansell
Category
Pending
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2026 | Gotham TV Awards | Breakthrough Drama Series | George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker, Sarah Bradshaw, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, and Owen Harris | Pending | |
| Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series | Peter Claffey | Pending | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series | Dexter Sol Ansell | Pending |
References
- The fourth episode was released early on HBO Max on February 6, 2026, due to Super Bowl LX.
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- A Knight of the Seven Kingdomshttps://directories.wga.org/project/1271053/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdomshttps://variety.com/lists/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-cast-characters/sam-spruel-maekar-targaryen/
- Seven Kingdomshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-interview-1236471682/
- The Futon Critichttp://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/listings/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/sunday-ratings-the-grammy-awards-on-cbs-dominant-but-down-with-144-million-viewers/
- Industryhttps://deadline.com/2026/02/hbo-max-industry-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-super-bowl-1236705649/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/sunday-scorecard-mammoth-results-for-the-winter-olympics-on-nbc/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/sunday-scorecard-nbc-rides-the-winning-winter-olympics-wave/
- Programming Insiderhttps://programminginsider.com/sunday-ratings-the-winter-olympics-concludes/
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- Game of Throneshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/game-thrones-movies-eyed-by-689629/
- Game of Throneshttps://web.archive.org/web/20150802184610/http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/07/game-of-thrones-eight-seasons-prequel
- Game of Throneshttps://ew.com/article/2016/04/15/game-thrones-spinoff/
- Game of Throneshttps://web.archive.org/web/20160419035708/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/18/game-thrones-george-rr-martin-spinoff
- Game of Throneshttps://ew.com/article/2016/11/14/game-thrones-prequel-series/
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- Mandel, Davidhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5AsnmQUvyI