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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Season 1, Episode 1 The Hedge Knight

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Season 1, Episode 1

The Hedge Knight

Aired Jan 18, 2026

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A century before the events of "Game of Thrones", a knight and his unlikely squire embark on an adventure.

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Small in scale, though mighty in character and narrative restraint, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' premiere episode provides a well-worn world with a worthwhile duo to root for.

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Jarrod Jones

AV Club

Jan 20

B+

So far, the most notable thing about A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, HBO’s latest adaptation of the works of George R.R. Martin, is its patience.

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Noel Murray

New York Magazine/Vulture

Jan 20

4/5

This is a lighter, sweeter, and often funnier Song of Ice and Fire.

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Federica Bocco

Winter is Coming

Jan 31

A+

"Like the chorus in a Greek tragedy, the women provide an unsolicited external commentary to the situation, returning to the stage every time Dunk seeks out Ser Manfred."

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Riley McAtee

The Ringer

Jan 28

Luckily, though, they didn't get it wrong. The scene is true to the characters, tone, and themes of Martin's novella. And it fleshes out a great many details for viewers.

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Katie Doll

CBR

Jan 26

9/10

By staying small and true to its themes, the series feels like a warm welcome back to Westeros.

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Sarah Novack

Tell-Tale TV

Jan 22

4.25/5

Claffey and Ings’ portrayal of Dunk and Lyonel’s boisterous dynamic balances the episode’s stakes with brazen humor.

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Synopsis

A century before the events of "Game of Thrones", a knight and his unlikely squire embark on an adventure.

Director: Sarah Adina Smith, Owen Harris
Executive Producer: Ira Parker, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Sarah Bradshaw
Screenwriter: George R.R. Martin
Network: HBO
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date: Jan 18, 2026