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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Debuts Jan. 18 on HBO With Six-Episode Season

Showrunner Ira Parker says George R.R. Martin has shared up to a dozen new Dunk & Egg outlines, signaling long-term ambition.

Overview

  • The series premieres Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and Max in the U.S., with Sky and NOW carrying it from Jan. 19 in the U.K. and OSN+ in the Middle East.
  • Season 1 consists of six episodes rolling out weekly through Feb. 22, 2026.
  • Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell star as Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg in a story set in 209 AC that adapts The Hedge Knight.
  • HBO has already renewed the show, and season two began filming in Belfast in December 2025.
  • Early coverage highlights a lighter, more grounded tone than past Thrones entries, though the series still includes violence, nudity, and other adult themes.