The world of Westeros has expanded once again, as the highly anticipated new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms makes its debut. This fresh Game of Thrones spin-off has officially landed on Sky and NOW, plunging UK fans back into the realm of intrigue and adventure nearly a century before the events of the original saga.
UK Release Schedule and Episode Details
The first episode, titled ‘The Hedge Knight’, arrived for UK audiences in the early hours of Sunday, 19 January 2026, at 3am on Sky and NOW. This mirrored its simultaneous premiere on HBO in the United States. For viewers preferring a more conventional prime-time slot, the episode received a repeat broadcast on Sky Atlantic at 9pm the same evening.
The series will follow a weekly release pattern. Episode 2, ‘Hard Salt Beef’, is scheduled for Monday, 26 January. It will be available from 3am on streaming platforms, followed by the 9pm Sky Atlantic showing. In total, the inaugural season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms comprises six episodes. The season finale is set to air on 23 February 2026.
Journey to a Time of Relative Peace
Set approximately 90 years before Game of Thrones and about 70 years after the events of House of the Dragon, the series unfolds during a period of uncommon stability in the Seven Kingdoms. It adapts George R.R. Martin's beloved Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, focusing on an unlikely duo.
The story centres on the honourable but lowly Ser Duncan the Tall, played by Peter Claffey. A hedge knight with simple means, Dunk embarks on a quest to prove his worth at a tournament that promises to alter his destiny. His companion is a young, enigmatic squire known as Egg, portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell, whose hidden background is a central mystery.
What to Expect from the Narrative
The official synopsis sets the scene: "A century before GOT, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, wandered through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty ruled the Iron Throne, and dragons were still remembered. Great destinies and enemies await the incomparable friends." This premise promises a character-driven adventure, contrasting with the large-scale wars and political machinations of its predecessor series.
With a compact six-episode season, the show aims to deliver a focused and intimate tale of chivalry, friendship, and the hidden perils that lurk even in times of peace. Fans can expect weekly drops of this new chapter in the expansive Game of Thrones universe, available via Sky's platforms in the UK.
