When will "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" premiere?

The series is slated to premiere on January 18, 2026.

Who are the main characters in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"?

The main characters are Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight, and his squire Egg.

Is "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" related to "House of the Dragon"?

Yes, both are prequels to "Game of Thrones" set in the same universe, but "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is set about 100 years earlier.

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GoT Prequel Renewed for Seasons 2 & 3

20 Nov, 2025

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Summary

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms extended for two more seasons.
The Game of Thrones prequel is based on Dunk and Egg novellas.
House of the Dragon also renewed for a fourth season.

HBO has greenlit two additional seasons for its upcoming "Game of Thrones" prequel, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight." The series, based on George R.R. Martin's "Tales of Dunk and Egg" novellas, is set to premiere on January 18, 2026, with its second season scheduled for a 2027 debut. This significant renewal underscores the network's confidence in the show's potential.

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight, and his squire Egg, approximately a century before the events of "Game of Thrones." The announcement was made during a press event where HBO also confirmed a fourth season for "House of the Dragon," another "Game of Thrones" prequel, which will see its third season air in summer 2026.

Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming, expressed excitement about delivering new seasons for the next three years, emphasizing the expansive nature of Martin's universe. The cast includes Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, alongside a notable ensemble.