A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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A new era in HBO’s Game of Thrones universe begins tonight. Keep reading for everything you need to know about watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the highly anticipated prequel that will expand the saga and introduce new characters from Westeros’ past.
Set 70 years after House of the Dragon and a century before the main series, the spinoff follows two unlikely heroes — “a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg,” as they journey across Westeros. “Great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends,” according to HBO’s official synopsis.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on the Dunk and Egg fantasy stories written by George R.R. Martin. The first six-episode season adapts the first novella, The Hedge Knight (1998). Martin is heavily involved in the series, serving as co-creator and executive producer.
“The show is meant to be a very different type,” Martin told The Hollywood Reporter in January 2026. “It turned out very well, and I’m very happy with season one. The casting was a home run. [Showrunner Ira Parker] is terrific and seems to have the same priorities I do — he’s trying to do something that’s very true to the characters.”
During this period, the Targaryens still rule the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet faded from living memory. “This doesn’t have any dragons or big battles,” Martin added. “It has a field and a lot of tents and some horses.”
If fans are wondering how A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will compare to Game of Thrones, one of HBO’s most-watched and most-decorated original series of all time with 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, showrunner Ira Parker said the prequel is just like the flagship series, but “without all the stuff.”
“We have one of the ingredients — two unusual characters like Arya and the Hound, or Brienne and Podrick — who are paired together and having conversions,” Parker told THR. “I hope that’s what [made Thrones work]. It’s a big part of what it was for me.”
What Time Does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Come Out?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. New episodes will drop weekly on Sundays.
How To Watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms On Streaming
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is available to stream on HBO Max. The platform offers three subscription plans: with ads for $10.99 per month, ad-free for $18.49 per month, and premium for $22.99 per month.
Another option is to sign up for the Disney+, Hulu and Max Bundle, where you’ll have access to Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max for $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads. Learn more on HBO Max’s plans and prices page.
Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are also streaming on HBO Max.
Can You Watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms For Free?
Unfortunately, HBO Max is not currently offering a free trial for new users. However, there are a few subscription plans or promotions available on various sites that may include free access to HBO Max for a limited time.
How To Watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms On Cable
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will also air live on HBO at 10 p.m. on Sunday evenings, the same time new episodes drop on HBO Max. You can subscribe to HBO through your television provider.
Who’s In The A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Cast?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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Here’s the main cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1, according to HBO.
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen
- Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
- Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
- Henry Ashton as Daeron Targaryen
- Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
- Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
Watch HBO Max’s official final trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms below.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2026/01/18/what-time-does-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-come-out-heres-how-to-watch/
