Overview
- The six-episode series premieres Jan. 18 on HBO and Max in the U.S. with weekly releases, arriving Jan. 19 in the U.K. on Sky/NOW.
- Early reception is broadly positive, with a Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score in the mid-80s reported as of Jan. 15.
- Showrunner Ira Parker emphasizes low magic and no dragons, focusing on ordinary people with a lighter, sometimes comic tone.
- George R.R. Martin serves as writer and executive producer and has supported select changes, while Sarah Adina Smith and Owen Harris split directing duties.
- HBO has already renewed the series, and Season 2 is in production in Belfast, with international partners including Crave in Canada.