Overview

• Showrunner Ira Parker says the series drops the franchise’s grand title sequence to reflect Dunk’s plainspoken character, calling it the most stressful decision but one that serves the show.
• Season 1 spans six episodes adapting The Hedge Knight and keeps the camera with Dunk and Egg, avoiding perspectives from nobles or the upper class.
• The story unfolds about fifty years after the death of the last dragon in a low-magic era where everyday life, not spectacle, drives the narrative.
• HBO is positioning the series as a smaller, character-driven entry in the Thrones universe, with a preview panel set for New York Comic Con on Oct. 9.
• The show is slated to debut on HBO and Max in early 2026, and George R. R. Martin has publicly praised all six episodes; one outlet reports January 2026.