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Season 1 – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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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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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — Season 1

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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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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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Sarah Larson The New Yorker 1h
If you love and miss this seven-kingdomed world, Dunk and Egg make excellent companions for the return. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 8h
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. Go to Full Review
Glen Weldon NPR 4d
Thrilling as it might be to brave the icy clutches of White Walkers, or the sulfurous fires of terrible dragons, it's also nice to spend some time suspended between those two extremes -- to find a mild, temperate place. Go to Full Review
J.C. Howard Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) 2h
There are two reasons that this show works so well, and it's not rocket science. The two reasons are Dunk and Egg. Go to Full Review
Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 23h
It’s certainly a lot better -- more layered and profound -- than the quasi-medieval sitcom slop that was late-period Game of Thrones. Despite the decidedly unpromising opener, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is worth your time. Go to Full Review
Johnny Loftus Decider 4d
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms expands on and focuses in on what we know from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, with satisfying touches of humor and heart to go with some of the larger themes of this imagined world. Go to Full Review
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tim c @tc347415 1h I have seen 2 episodes and I want more. Must see shows must have this. Ser Dunk is a great character I don't think he is as dumb as he seems. He is someone with a good heart amongst the wolves. Egg is a great companion he is full of character and very smart for his age. I like the interactions between these two along with the others. Well written and very interesting plot. Looking forward to great things from Ser Dunk and Egg. See more April 1h I attempted to watch the first episode. It was dull and lifeless right out of the gate. It is hard to believe this has any connection to GOT or even House of the Dragon. Both of those series are captivating and pull you in from the very beginning. Even if this picks up the pace & improves in the storytelling, it didn't captivate me to the point of hanging in there. See more Ed M. @EdM360 5h Kept falling asleep. See more Jennifer H @Jen_helena 5h I truly love the connection between the two main characters. It's wonderful how they're taking their time to unfold the story in this series. I can't wait for the next episode! See more Alessandro M @Moro_Ita 9h A me è piaciuto molto. Diverso dalla serie, ma nel mondo. Fedele al libro e ben fatto. Gradevolissimo See more Adaj D @AdajDaj 9h Great show - slow paced but gripping atmosphere, great and charming acting, and a lot of fun. See more Read all reviews
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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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 25, 2026 Hard Salt Beef A century before the events of "Game of Thrones" when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros, a young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg. Details Episode 3 Airs Feb 1 The Squire A century before the events of "Game of Thrones" when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros, a young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg. Details Episode 4 Airs Feb 8 A century before the events of "Game of Thrones" when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros, a young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg. Details Episode 5 Airs Feb 15 A century before the events of "Game of Thrones" when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros, a young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg. Details Episode 6 Airs Feb 22 A century before the events of "Game of Thrones" when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros, a young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg. Details
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Season Info

Director
Sarah Adina Smith, Owen Harris
Executive Producer
Ira Parker, Owen Harris, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Sarah Bradshaw
Screenwriter
George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker
Network
HBO
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 18, 2026