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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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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Sarah Larson

The New Yorker

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)

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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Glen Weldon

NPR

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.

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J.C. Howard

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

There are two reasons that this show works so well, and it's not rocket science. The two reasons are Dunk and Egg.

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Barbara Ellen

Observer (UK)

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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.

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Johnny Loftus

Decider

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.

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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.

April

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.

Ed M.

@EdM360 5h

Kept falling asleep.

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!

Alessandro M

@Moro_Ita 9h

A me è piaciuto molto. Diverso dalla serie, ma nel mondo. Fedele al libro e ben fatto. Gradevolissimo

Adaj D

@AdajDaj 9h

Great show - slow paced but gripping atmosphere, great and charming acting, and a lot of fun.

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Ser Duncan the Tall

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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

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