Archive · 21 Jan 2026
George R.R. Martin on 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
George R.R. Martin, the famous author of 'Game of Thrones', has created a new series called 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'.
This show is set a long time before 'Game of Thrones' and follows the adventures of a knight named Dunk and his young friend Egg.
Martin says this story is happier and lighter than his other works.
The show has been well-received and has been renewed for a second season.
Martin and the cast talk about how this series is different from other 'Game of Thrones' stories and how they hope fans will enjoy it.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows Ser Duncan the Tall and Aegon V Targaryen, set 90 years before Game of Thrones.
The series is adapted from George R.R. Martin's 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' novellas.
Martin describes the show as lighter and happier compared to other works in the Game of Thrones universe.
The series has been renewed for a second season and received mostly positive reviews.
Martin and the cast emphasize that the show offers a unique and refreshing take on the Westeros world.
- Who
- George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker, Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, and other cast members
- What
- The release and reception of the new series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
- When
- The show started streaming on January 19
- Where
- The series is available on JioHotstar
- Why
- To explore the lighter and happier side of the Game of Thrones universe, focusing on the characters of Dunk and Egg
- Title
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- Adapted from
- Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas
- Main Characters
- Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and Aegon V Targaryen (Egg)
- Setting
- 90 years before Game of Thrones
- Streaming Platform
- JioHotstar
- Release Date
- January 19
- Creator
- George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker
- Season Renewal
- Renewed for a second season