Overview
- The six-episode series adapts Martin’s 1998 novella The Hedge Knight into a smaller, single-perspective story centered on a tournament about a century before Game of Thrones.
- Peter Claffey stars as Ser Duncan the Tall with Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, as critics widely praise their performances and the show’s production values.
- Early reviews commend the grounded, often comic approach yet differ on the effectiveness of crude humor and tonal shifts compared with prior franchise entries.
- The season features appearances from Targaryen princes and familiar Westerosi houses, linking the intimate narrative to broader franchise lore.
- Episode one debuts Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max with weekly Sunday releases, and the series arrives in the U.K. on Jan. 19 via Sky and NOW.