Overview

• HBO announced during Warner Bros. Discovery's upfront presentation that the series will now debut in winter 2026, with no specific date confirmed.
• The six-episode adaptation of George R.R. Martin's novella 'The Hedge Knight' follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, set a century before Game of Thrones.
• Filming for the series wrapped in 2024, and it is now in post-production, with Martin and Ira Parker serving as writers and executive producers.
• The delay aligns with HBO's strategy to space out its Game of Thrones spinoffs, including House of the Dragon, to maintain audience engagement.
• Fans have expressed both anticipation for the series' faithful adaptation and frustration over the extended wait for its release.