A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1 Episode Count and Release Dates Revealed

If you thought HBO was done squeezing every last drop out of Westeros, think again. They’re back with another Game of Thrones prequel—this time it’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which follows Ser Duncan the Tall (just ‘Dunk’ to his friends) and his young squire, Egg. Yes, this is the ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ era getting the massive budget TV treatment. Here’s exactly how many episodes we’re getting, who’s in the cast, and when you’ll have to clear your Sunday nights, again.

What's the Release Plan?

HBO is sticking to their tried-and-true method here: six episodes, one per week, all dropping on Sundays (because what is Westeros if not Sunday-night TV fodder?). The premiere is set for January 18, 2026. From there, they roll out every Sunday through late February. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Episode 1: "The Hedge Knight" – January 18, 2026
• Episode 2: "Hard Salt Beef" – January 25, 2026
• Episode 3: February 1, 2026
• Episode 4: February 8, 2026
• Episode 5: February 15, 2026
• Episode 6: February 22, 2026

A Familiar World, A Fresh Story

For anyone who’s not keeping track: yes, this is already the third live-action series to plug into George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire universe. But this one rewinds the clock a hundred years before Game of Thrones kicks off. Westeros is still messy, the Targaryens still run the place, and the dragons—well, there’s at least some talk of living ones. It’s technically an adaptation of Martin’s "Dunk and Egg" novellas, so tonally, expect a bit more buddy-adventure and maybe a hair less slaughter.

Who’s Actually Starring?

The main duo features Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg. The rest of the cast fills out with Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, and Sam Spruell, plus a few other not-yet-headlined faces. Honestly, they’re not household names (yet), but that’s kind of how these things start.

How to Watch

The series will be available on both HBO (assuming you’re one of three people still with cable) and Max (the artist formerly known as HBO Max). Whether you’re a “Sunday at 9 PM, appointment viewing” type or just want to binge it all a month later, they’ve got you covered.

The Elevator Pitch, Straight from HBO

'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.'

To sum up: six episodes, a new corner of Westeros, and (potentially) a lot fewer epic beardy council meetings. If you’re hungry for anything with a sigil, a sword, and some complicated royal family drama, mark your calendar for 2026.