'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Release Schedule: Every Episode’s Release and Time

Published 01/18/2026, 9:52 PM EST

A new Game of Thrones spinoff is all set to sweep fans off their feet. Based on one of George R.R. Martin’s novella trilogies, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows the adventures of two heroes in Westeros during the period between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones. Set decades before the events of Game of Thrones, the HBO series promises another brave and bold journey, but this time without the dragons.

Unlike most other shows, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be released weekly, keeping fans eagerly waiting for each new episode. So, here is the complete schedule for the new series.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode drop timings

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Based on the first of George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to premiere on January 18 on HBO Max, with its first episode airing at 10:00 p.m. this Sunday. The opening episode, titled The Hedge Knight, is the same as Martin’s first book, and will be followed by new episodes every Sunday.

As per HBO’s official schedule, each episode will run between 35 and 45 minutes. The six-episode season is slated to conclude on February 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET. While the title of the second episode has been revealed as Hard Salt Beef, the remaining episode titles are yet to be announced.

Meanwhile, it is also confirmed that the series will have future seasons, which will follow the events of the remaining novellas, The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight. As of now, fans are simply excited to see Dunk and Egg brought to life in this new adaptation.

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That said, keeping track of the many new characters introduced in the series may prove a bit challenging. For those new to the world of Westeros, here is a closer look at the characters and cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Know the cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

HBO is returning with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which will follow the adventures of a young hedge knight, Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall, and his young squire, Eg, across Westeros. Peter Claffey plays the role of Dunk, while Dexter Sol Ansell plays the squire, Egg. There are also Targaryens present in the story.

Sam Spruell (Fargo) played the role of Prince Maekar, son of King Daeron II Targaryen and his wife, Queen Myriah Martell. Finn Bennett (True Detective) plays Prince Aerion Targaryen, and Bertie Carvel (The Crown) portrays Prince Baelor Targaryen. Tanzyn Crawford (Tanselle), Danny Webb (Ser Arlan of Pennytree), Daniel Ings (Ser Lyonel Baratheon), Shaun Thomas (Ser Raymun Fossoway), and Edward Ashley (Ser Steffon Fossoway) are part of the cast

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There is a new story and unfamiliar characters, but HBO is back in Westeros for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. With episodes set to drop every Sunday, fans will have much to look forward to in the following 6 weeks. 

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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