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Status(es) | Ongoing (Season 1 Released) | ||||||||
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Release Date(s)(Text) | 18 January 2026 | ||||||||
Production Company(ies) | HBO | ||||||||
Type(s) | Fantasy Drama Adventure | ||||||||
Screenwriter(s) | George R. R. Martin Ira Parker | ||||||||
Time Period | 80-100 years before Game of Thrones | ||||||||
Channel / Platform | HBO, Max | ||||||||
Literary Basis | Tales of Dunk and Egg (George R. R. Martin) | ||||||||
Main Cast | Peter Claffey (Dunk), Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) | ||||||||
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a fantasy drama series adapted from the works of George R. R. Martin and set in the world of Westeros. The production focuses on the era ruled by the Targaryen dynasty. The story centers on the travels of Ser Duncan the Tall, a young wandering knight raised alongside Ser Arland of Penny Tree, and his squire Egg.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Official Trailer (HBO)
The series begins with Ser Duncan the Tall taking his knightly oath following the death of the knight he served as squire. Duncan sets out to compete in the tournament at Ashford. The core of the narrative revolves around his relationship with his squire, known as “Egg,” and his efforts to establish himself as a wandering knight.
The series is based on the trilogy of novellas by George R. R. Martin titled “Tales of Dunk and Egg.” The screenplay and executive production are led by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin. The first season is primarily adapted from the first book in the series, The Hedge Knight. The production continues the chronological development of the universe, set approximately 72 years after the events of House of the Dragon.
The lead roles are portrayed by Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as Aegon “Egg” Targaryen. Other key actors and their characters include:
The first season consists of six episodes. The official trailer was released in October 2025, and the premiere aired on January 18, 2026, on HBO and Max.
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Status(es) | Ongoing (Season 1 Released) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Release Date(s)(Text) | 18 January 2026 | ||||||||
Production Company(ies) | HBO | ||||||||
Type(s) | Fantasy Drama Adventure | ||||||||
Screenwriter(s) | George R. R. Martin Ira Parker | ||||||||
Time Period | 80-100 years before Game of Thrones | ||||||||
Channel / Platform | HBO, Max | ||||||||
Literary Basis | Tales of Dunk and Egg (George R. R. Martin) | ||||||||
Main Cast | Peter Claffey (Dunk), Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) | ||||||||
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