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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Rolls Out Episode 2 After Strong Critical Start

The lighter prequel continues its six-part HBO rollout with an emphasis on small-scale storytelling.

Overview

  • Episode 2 debuts Sunday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max in the U.S., with UK availability on NOW/Sky on Monday.
  • The series holds a 95% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, while a lower audience score has been linked in reports to negative user reviews targeting its tone.
  • Season 1 comprises six roughly 30-minute episodes released weekly through Feb. 22.
  • Multiple outlets report the show has been renewed for a second season, continuing its adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg tales.
  • Coverage highlights clear Game of Thrones canon links and ongoing lore questions, including the status of Dunk’s knighthood that Martin has indicated future novellas may address.