Series synopsis
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on HBO on January 18, 2026. It was created by George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker. It stars Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Ross Anderson and Danny Collins.
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive 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 last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Premise
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive 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 last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Premise: A tall tale that became legend.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan 'Dunk' the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
- Ross Anderson as Ser Humfrey Hardyng
- Danny Collins as Ser Humfrey Beesbury
- Ellie McHale-Roe as Lia the Lovely
- Bamber Todd as Young Dunk
- Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
Supporting cast
- Abigail O'Regan as Daisy
- Carla Harrison-Hodge as Beony
- Rowan Robinson as Red
- Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen
- Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
- Cassandra O'Sullivan as Bar Woman (uncredited)
- Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron 'the Drunken' Targaryen
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Jenna Boyd as Innkeeper
Guest cast
- Ross Anderson as Ser Humfrey Hardyng
- Danny Collins as Ser Humfrey Beesbury
- Ellie McHale-Roe as Lia the Lovely
- Bamber Todd as Young Dunk
- Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
- Abigail O'Regan as Daisy
- Carla Harrison-Hodge as Beony
- Rowan Robinson as Red
- Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen
- Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 18, 2026 | February 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hedge Knight On his journey to the forthcoming tournament in Ashford, Dunk meets a clever young boy named Egg, who offers to be his squire. |
January 18, 2026 |
| 2 |
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. |
January 25, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Squire After Egg attempts to train Dunk's uncooperative horse, Dunk teaches his new squire an important skill. As they take in the tourney's first full day of events, Dunk receives a proposition from the Ashford steward that could help secure his future. |
February 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 18, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |