Overview
- The six‑episode series, created by Ira Parker with close input from George R.R. Martin, premiered Jan. 18–19 on HBO/Max and is rolling out on partners like Sky/Now and JioHotstar.
- FlixPatrol data cited by Collider shows the show debuting as the No. 1 series on HBO Max’s charts, signaling strong initial interest.
- Set roughly a century before Game of Thrones, the story follows hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire in a smaller‑scale, often comedic tale without dragons or sprawling politics.
- Episodes run about 30–40 minutes, reflecting a deliberately compact format and a reported sub‑$10 million per‑episode budget.
- Parker says season 1 was written “for George,” with Martin reading early drafts, and confirms a second season is already commissioned and filming.