A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an HBO fantasy drama based on the “Dunk and Egg” novellas by George R. R. Martin. Set roughly 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series explores the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (known as Dunk), a humble hedge knight, and his young squire Egg — who is secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen.
The first season premiered on HBO and HBO Max on January 18 and has followed a weekly Sunday release schedule.
How Many Episodes Are in Season 1?
Season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms consists of six episodes. The episodes were released as follows:
- Episode 1 – “The Hedge Knight”: January 18
- Episode 2 – “Hard Salt Beef”: January 25
- Episode 3 – “The Squire”: February 1
- Episode 4 – “Seven”: February 8
- Episode 5 – “In the Name of the Mother”: February 15
- Episode 6 – “The Morrow”: February 22
Notably, there is no Episode 7, as the first season was intentionally designed as a compact six-episode arc.
Will There Be a Season 2?
Yes. HBO has officially renewed A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for a second season, which is expected to premiere in 2027.
Season 2 will adapt The Sworn Sword, the second Dunk and Egg novella written by George R. R. Martin. According to showrunner Ira Parker, the structure of the next season will remain similar in scale.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Parker explained that Season 2 will also consist of six episodes. He noted that while the budget has technically remained the same, inflation has increased production costs. “I think the scope will be the same, maybe even smaller,” he said.
Main Cast
The series features:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansel as Egg (Prince Aegon Targaryen)
- Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen
- Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Shaun Thomas as Ser Raymun Fossaway
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossaway
- Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
- Rowan Robinson as Red
- Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron Targaryen
- Oscar Morgan as Prince Valarr Targaryen
With a focused episode count and a character-driven narrative, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues HBO’s expansion of the Westeros universe in a more intimate and grounded format.
