A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026)
A tall tale that became legend.
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.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 18 January 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure |
| Created by | George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker |
| Starring | Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell |
| Seasons | 1 season, 6 episodes |
| Episode length | about 34 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 3 hours |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.4/10 |
Where to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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What kind of watch this is
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a fantasy drama that follows a giant knight and his tiny squire through a Westeros where dragons still exist. It is a prequel set a century before the original series, focusing on adventure and destiny. The show runs 34 minutes per episode across 6 episodes, totaling about 3 hours of watch time.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 94% approval rating from 180 reviews, averaging 8.25 out of 10. Metacritic lands on 75, signaling generally favorable reception. Neil Armstrong of the BBC called it "a total delight from start to finish," rating it five stars. Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter found it a "smaller, smarter, funnier" glimpse into Martin’s realm. Dissent exists, though. Therese Lacson of Collider noted the show "sorely lacks in female characters," a point echoed by Glen Weldon of NPR. Louis Chilton of The Independent gave it two stars, citing crass humor.
How it did with audiences
The box office ledger is empty, so the numbers stay quiet. Instead, look at the TMDB user score, which sits at 8.4. Viewers voted with their ratings rather than their wallets. A solid start for a world that already exists.
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Sources
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q120277524 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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