The glorious legacy of Westeros lives on over a decade after its on-screen breakout with a new prequel to Game of Thrones. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has come not only for honor and the hearts of the viewers but also for the charts. Following its January 18, 2026, premiere, the series transported viewers back to the land of the dragons, becoming a dominant force in streaming ratings at that time. 

Curious about how the much-awaited series never let the sun set on Westeros right off the bat?

Warner Bros. Discovery and Nielsen data show that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' first episode reached 6.7 million viewers through HBO and HBO Max during its first three days, which makes it one of the three most successful series launches in HBO Max history. The adventures of Ser Duncan and young Egg attracted many fans, proving that stories from the Seven Kingdoms continue to captivate audiences worldwide. 

The Game of Thrones prequel, which adapts George R.R. Martin's popular Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, presents a new artistic vision through its combination of swashbuckling action and comedic elements. It has achieved a monumental impact on HBO Max platform rankings according to initial performance metrics, almost on par with its preceding Game of Thrones spin-off.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms surpassed major debuts such as IT: Welcome to Derry, which accumulated 5.7 million viewers in its first three-day window. The spin-off show only lags behind both seasons of House of the Dragon, which recorded the highest platform impact, garnering 9.9 million viewers and 7.8 million viewers, respectively. However, with more episodes arriving soon, Dunk and Eggs have a lot more records to shatter and honors to claim, as political tension simmers under the lively atmosphere of Westeros.

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Now the only question lingers is when HBO will drop A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 2 because the wait is petrifying.

New episodes of A Knight of Seven Kingdoms arrive on HBO MAX every Sunday. Episode 1, The Hedge Knight, arrived on January 18, 2026, while Episode 2, Hard Salt Beef, is slated for a January 25 release. Mark the calendars, as Episode 3 drops on February 1, Episode 4 on February 8, and Episode 5 on February 15. The finale, Episode 6, will arrive on February 22, 2026.

The series follows Ser Duncan, Dunk the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), as they explore Westeros under Targaryen control, before the major civil wars begin and paint the Iron Throne with blood, set around 100 years before Game of Thrones (2011) and 72 years post House of the Dragon (2022). 

HBO has already renewed the show for a second season, arriving in 2027, which shows that the network believes in the show's ability to attract viewers and keep its current audience. As the world of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms expands, dragons, nobles, and knightly honor prevail, promising the return of more familiar faces than one.

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