A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 2 officially confirmed on HBO Max

Co-created by George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker for HBO, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms serves as a prequel to the Game of Thrones universe. Led by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell, this American series consists of six half-hour episodes and has been available on HBO Max since January 19, 2026. Set nearly a century before the events of Game of Thrones, it delves into a Westeros still under Targaryen rule. Season 1 wrapped up on February 23, 2026, and production for Season 2 is already underway, with a release planned for 2027.

The story follows Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk, a young and ambitious knight driven by a strict sense of honor, along with his squire, Egg, whose true identity remains a secret. After the death of his mentor, Dunk seeks to make a name for himself at a major tournament. An altercation with a Targaryen prince then drags him into an unprecedented legal battle, exposing underlying political tensions and the traditional codes of chivalry within a kingdom that still appears stable. The series highlights personal stakes and loyalty conflicts that shape the alliances and power dynamics.

Based on The Tales of the Knight Errant, a collection of stories by George R. R.. Martin, the first season brings to life the story titled The Knight Errant. The following seasons don't follow directly but instead explore new adventures drawn from other stories in the collection, starting with The Sword of Lige. Set roughly a year later, Dunk and Egg find themselves embroiled in a local dispute over a contested dam, involving notable characters like Rohanne Teyssier, known as the Red Widow. Each season thus adapts a different tale centered around this intriguing duo.

The trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

According to HBO, the early renewal reflects a commitment to an annual release schedule, a stark contrast to the long gaps that characterized Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Showrunner Ira Parker also has access to several unpublished stories provided by the author, opening up the possibility of multiple seasons. The episode format—compact at 30 minutes—sets the series apart from the more epic-scale saga of the franchise, focusing instead on character-driven storytelling.

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Directed by Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith, the series features a cast including Daniel Ings, Bertie Carvel, Sam Spruell, Finn Bennett, Tanzyn Crawford, and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. Filmed in the UK, it maintains the medieval and political roots of the saga but shifts to a more personal scale, blending coming-of-age elements with a focus on mentorship and camaraderie.

Through its approach, the series targets viewers who are more drawn to tales of chivalry and local intrigues than to large-scale battles. It follows the thematic continuity of the Game of Thrones universe, while adopting a more subdued tone that emphasizes honor, legacy, and the education of a future ruler.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Series | 2026
Season 1 now streaming on HBO Max from January 19, 2026
Drama | 6 episodes of 30 minutes each
Created by George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker | Starring Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings
Original title: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Country: United States

With season 2 scheduled for 2027 and already in production, the series continues to explore a lesser-known period of Westeros. Each episode adapts a standalone story, gradually revealing the journeys of Duncan the Tall and Egg within the history of the Seven Kingdoms.

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