A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Series, 2026, The Targaryen Age, Set in 209 AC
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is #3 of 3 in release order and #2 of 3 in chronological order in the Game of Thrones.
The story
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms recap
In season 1, about 90 years before Game of Thrones, Dunk, a huge young squire, buries his master, the hedge knight Ser Arlan of Pennytree, and heads for the tournament at Ashford calling himself Ser Duncan the Tall. On the way he picks up a bald boy called Egg, who insists on being his squire. Prince Baelor Breakspear, heir to the throne, vouches for him. When the cruel Prince Aerion Targaryen attacks a puppeteer, Tanselle, Dunk beats him and is arrested. Egg reveals he is Aerion's younger brother, Prince Aegon Targaryen. Aerion demands a trial by seven, and Dunk must find six knights to fight with him; Baelor takes his side.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ending explained
In the trial, Dunk forces Aerion to yield, but Baelor is killed by a blow from his brother Maekar's mace. Maekar, guilt-stricken, sends Aerion away to the Free Cities and offers to take Dunk into his household to train Egg. Dunk declines, and Egg leaves with him as his squire, heading for Dorne. Season 2, based on The Sworn Sword, is expected in 2027.
Where to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is streaming on HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 94%
Where it fits
- Release order: after House of the Dragon, the latest.
- Chronological order: after House of the Dragon, before Game of Thrones.
What to watch before A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Game of Thrones (2011), which A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) continues. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms itself is optional in the Game of Thrones order.
Cast
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan 'Dunk' the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel 'The Laughing Storm' Baratheon
- Ross Anderson as Ser Humfrey Hardyng
- Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Cara Harris as Lady Gwin
- Shaun Thomas as Ser Raymun 'The Reluctant' Fossoway
- Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
- Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
Created by George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker.