Overview
- Episode 2 is now available on HBO and HBO Max on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with UK availability on Sky/NOW the following day, and the six‑episode season scheduled to conclude on Feb. 22.
- The series unfolds roughly a century before Game of Thrones, using recognizable history and figures to connect timelines without relying on dragons or palace intrigue.
- New installments introduce key Targaryen princes, including Baelor and Maekar, further situating the story within established Westerosi lineage.
- Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell lead as Dunk and Egg, with supporting turns from Daniel Ings, Bertie Carvel, Sam Spruell and Finn Bennett.
- Early coverage highlights a warmer tone focused on ‘small folk’ and mentorship, while noting selective adaptation choices from the novellas and confirming HBO’s season‑two renewal.