Game of Thrones
HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres January 18, 2026
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HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the most book-faithful Game of Thrones spinoff, premiered Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with six half-hour episodes available to stream on Max. Peter Claffey stars as Ser Duncan the Tall alongside Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire Egg in this adaptation of George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, set nearly a century before the original series.
HBO's new Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has garnered 6.7 million viewers across platforms in its first three days, securing a spot among the top three series launches on HBO Max. The series, based on George R.R. Martin's novellas, has already been renewed for a second season.
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Following its debut on January 18, 2026, HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has surged to the #1 spot on HBO Max in the U.S., outperforming shows like The Pitt, Heated Rivalry, and Industry. This lighter Game of Thrones spinoff, set about 80 years before the original series (roughly 100 years after House of the Dragon), delivers comedic mishaps and humble adventures in its first episode, as previously previewed.
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams is serving carefree summer vibes with a bold Instagram post from her Italian getaway. She stripped down for a nude dip in the Mediterranean Sea off Sardinia, flashing her bare butt to the camera before diving in with a grin. Her friends joined the fun, posing topless in the water and showing off their bottoms in cheeky snaps.
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HBO's upcoming series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms aims to stay faithful to George R.R. Martin's source material, avoiding the pitfalls that affected earlier Game of Thrones shows. Based on the author's novella, the prequel promises a lore-accurate narrative set in the world of Westeros. This approach contrasts with the deviations seen in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
Kit Harington shared his awkward experience kissing former Game of Thrones co-star Sophie Turner in their new horror movie The Dreadful. The actors, who played siblings Jon Snow and Sansa Stark, reunited for romantic scenes that felt strange after nearly a decade of onscreen family ties. Despite the discomfort, Harington highlighted how their friendship reignited on set.
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Before landing the role of the enigmatic Melisandre, Game of Thrones star Carice van Houten was asked to audition for Queen Cersei Lannister. The Dutch actress revealed in a 2012 interview that scheduling conflicts prevented her from trying out for the part. The story resurfaced amid her upcoming role in Prime Video's Malice.