review

HBO's new series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' premieres on January 18, 2026, providing a small-scale contrast to the epic scope of 'Game of Thrones.' Adapted from George R.R. Martin's novellas, the show follows lowborn knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg during a jousting tournament set 90 years before the original series. With six episodes under 45 minutes each, it emphasizes crude humor, humble characters, and Westeros' everyday life.