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10 Films That Echo HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — Static0.colliderimages.com

10 Films That Echo HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

HBO's Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered January 18, 2026 and has quickly become a hit. The show, from showrunner Ira Parker and directors Owen Harris and Peter Claffey, stars Dexter Sol Ansell as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall. Collider writer Charlie Ridgely

House of the Dragon back in HBO Max top 10 in 15+ countries as Season 3 nears — Static0.colliderimages.com

House of the Dragon back in HBO Max top 10 in 15+ countries as Season 3 nears

Collider reports HBO’s controversial fantasy series House of the Dragon has surged back into the HBO Max global top 10 in more than 15 countries as its third season approaches this summer. The article notes the show’s sister series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, currently sits at

Martin surprised by bathroom-scene opening in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — Static0.colliderimages.com

Martin surprised by bathroom-scene opening in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Collider reports HBO’s upcoming spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms opens not with dragons or intrigue but with Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall squatting behind a tree as the Game of Thrones theme plays — a moment George R.R. Martin says surprised him. Martin is quoted as saying,

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms opens to strong viewership and mixed reviews — Static0.moviewebimages.com

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms opens to strong viewership and mixed reviews

According to Movieweb, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuted to huge viewership but a divided response, holding a 77% Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter score, an 8.5 for its first episode on IMDb, and briefly reaching the top spot on HBO Max. The series, which follows Ser Duncan the Tall

Showrunner cut one planned latrine gag but kept poop jokes in Knight spinoff — Static0.polygonimages.com

Showrunner cut one planned latrine gag but kept poop jokes in Knight spinoff

Polygon reports that Ira Parker, showrunner and executive producer of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, said he removed one planned defecation gag from the series while leaving several other graphic bathroom jokes in place. Four minutes into the premiere, the show depicts former squire Dunk (Peter Claffey)

HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms scales down the Thrones franchise — Static01.nyt.com

HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms scales down the Thrones franchise

HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, filmed in Northern Ireland and based on George R.R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg novellas, premieres Sunday on HBO and HBO Max. The six-episode first season centres on Dunk, an aspiring knight, and his young squire Egg as they travel to

Martin supportive of changes for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, showrunner says — Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Martin supportive of changes for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, showrunner says

According to Gamesradar, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker said George R.R. Martin has been nothing but supportive of the new spin-off, even though Martin has not always approved of adaptations of his books. Parker told reporters he spent a week in Santa Fe with Martin

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms could surpass Game of Thrones in seasons — Static0.moviewebimages.com

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms could surpass Game of Thrones in seasons

Movieweb reports that HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which premieres on Jan. 18, 2026 on HBO, could set a franchise record for total seasons. The first season adapts George R.R. Martin's 1998 novella The Hedge Knight from his Tales

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a lighter, uneven Game of Thrones spinoff — Api.time.com

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a lighter, uneven Game of Thrones spinoff

Time says A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiering Jan. 18 on HBO, explores a more playful side of Westeros, opening its premiere with a deliberately crude scene that signals the show's lowered tone. Based on George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas and

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: intimate, human take on Westeros — Static0.moviewebimages.com

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: intimate, human take on Westeros

Movieweb's Julian Roman writes that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO's third Game of Thrones franchise entry based on George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, offers a six-episode, intimate story that brings humor and fellowship to Westeros. The series, set 90