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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Sets January Premiere as Reported 30‑Minute Episodes Draw Pushback

George R. R. Martin praises the grounded Dunk and Egg adaptation.

Overview

  • HBO schedules a six‑episode season to begin January 18, 2026 in the U.S., with a UK debut on Sky and NOW on January 19.
  • The first trailer was shown at New York Comic Con as the network ramps up promotion.
  • Peter Claffey leads as Ser Duncan the Tall alongside Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg.
  • Entertainment outlets cite leaked reports of roughly 30‑minute installments and fans have expressed disappointment, though HBO has not confirmed the runtimes.
  • Co‑creator Ira Parker describes a low‑magic, street‑level story set about a century before Game of Thrones.