A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 has come to an end – but it's not the end of the road for hedge knight Dunk and his young squire Egg just yet. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 is already in the works, but let's not get ahead of ourselves – there's still plenty to get stuck into with the duo's first outing. Whether you're ready for a rewatch or getting stuck in for the first time, we've got everything you need to know about the Game of Thrones spin-off right here.
Based on George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set between Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon (but more on that in our A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms timeline). Funnier, warmer, and more light-hearted than what we've come to expect from Westerosi adaptations, the show was a welcome change of pace while we wait for House of the Dragon season 3.
Below, you'll find everything you need to know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, including a review round-up, a list of cast members, and a recap of the plot.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 release date
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered on HBO and HBO Max on January 18, 2026. New episodes aired every Sunday (apart from Super Bowl weekend), which you can read more about with our guide to the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode count.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 reviews
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuted to a solid Rotten Tomatoes score (although it fared slightly lower than Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon's first seasons) and reviewers were overwhelmingly positive about the show.
Indeed, our own A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review gave the show four stars, with our reviewer writing that it was "a surprisingly heartfelt, light, and fun return to Westeros, with a delightful duo at its core. Swapping kingdom-shaking battles for grounded character drama, this latest installment in the ever-expanding Game of Thrones universe is also a moving, resonant exploration of what it truly means to be a knight."
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 trailer
The final trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was released in December 2025 and shows us more of Ser Dunk and Egg. Dunk is trying to make a name for himself as a noble knight, but he isn't having much luck. He takes on youngster Egg as his squire, and it looks like the duo become fast friends. It also looks like Dunk inadvertently crosses the Targaryens, which causes him some trouble. The trailer also has a much lighter, more jokey tone than you'd expect from Westeros. Check it out above.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 cast
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is all about Dunk and Egg, but there are still plenty of supporting characters to meet. This is Game of Thrones, after all.
Check out the full A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms cast list below:
- Peter Claffey – Dunk/Ser Duncan the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell – Egg
- Finn Bennett – Prince Aerion Targaryen
- Bertie Carvel – Prince Baelor Targaryen
- Sam Spruell – Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Henry Ashton – Daeron Targaryen
- Daniel Ings – Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Tanzyn Crawford – Tanselle
- Danny Webb – Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Steve Wall – Lord Leo Tyrell
- Daniel Monks – Ser Manfred Dondarrion
- Ross Anderson – Ser Humfrey Hardyng
- Edward Ashley – Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Shaun Thomas – Raymun Fossoway
- Youseff Kerkour – Steely Pate
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor – Plummer
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 plot *spoilers*
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas, which follow the adventures of Egg, an eager young squire, and the hedge knight Dunk, AKA Ser Duncan the Tall. The series takes place 72 years after House of the Dragon and 100 years before Game of Thrones. You might also notice that there isn't a single dragon to be found, and yet the Targaryens are still in power.
The official synopsis of the show promises the story of "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 memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends."
As you'll have seen in episode 1, Dunk is at a bit of a loose end after the death of his master, Ser Arlan Pennytree, who he's been squiring for since he was a boy. Now a knight in his own right, Dunk sets out to compete in the Ashford Tourney, where he hopes to make a name for himself and win some much-needed cash. Along the way, he meets Egg, a mysterious boy who's determined to be Dunk's squire – whether he likes it or not.
Egg turns out to be none other than Prince Aegon Targaryen, the grandson of the king. He was supposed to be squiring for his brother Daeron at the tourney, but Daeron has no interest in being a knight and forced Egg to hide out with him in an inn. Desperate to enter the world of knights and jousts, Egg tags along with Dunk – but that's not the way the other Targaryens see it, and Dunk is accused of kidnapping Egg.
After Dunk assaults Egg's brother Aerion when he attacks puppeteer Tanselle, he's sentenced to trial by combat, but Aerion opts for an archaic Trial by Seven instead. This results in a bloody battle with several casualties but, against the odds, Dunks comes out victorious after Aerion yields.
In the season finale, Dunk finally agrees to let Egg squire for him, but he wants him to have a similar experience to the one he had on the road with Ser Arlan rather than training him at a royal househould like Summerhall. Egg's father Maekar initially refuses to allow this, but eventually (like Dunk) changes his mind – or that's what Egg tells Dunk... Read more in our A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 ending explained.
That's a wrap on everything we know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. For more, get the lowdown on more spin-offs with our guide to the other upcoming Game of Thrones shows and movies.
