‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Teaser Trailer Reveals Ser Duncan and His Squire 100 Years Ago

Summary

• The Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiered its first trailer and is set to debut on HBO Max on January 18, 2026
• The series is set 100 years before Game of Thrones, focusing on the journeys of Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight, and his squire, Egg (Aegon Targaryen)
• The show has a more intimate and grounded tone than its predecessors, focusing on personal adventure and the “mud and grit” of Westeros

HBO is returning to Westeros, but not to the massive wars of dynasties. The first trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George R.R. Martin‘s beloved Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, promises a more intimate, character-driven medieval adventure.

Set nearly 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the six-episode series focuses on two “unlikely heroes” wandering the realm: Ser Duncan the Tall, a courageous but naive hedge knight, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Unknown to most they meet, Egg is secretly Aegon Targaryen, a prince who will one day sit on the Iron Throne. The synopsis reads, “A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros, a young, naïve 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 memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.”

The trailer showcases a more grounded, gritty Westeros—one of mud, jousting, and hard-nosed knights. Showrunner Ira Parker emphasized that this story will focus on the smallfolk and the day-to-day struggles beneath the noble court, a tonal shift from the sprawl of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. While the Targaryen line still reigns and the memory of the last dragon hasn’t completely faded, this is a tale where personal honor and loyalty drive the plot, not political machinations.

Catch the beginning of this legend when A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres on HBO Max on January 18, 2026. Great destinies await these improbable friends.

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