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

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

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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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Finn Bennett

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Bertie Carvel

Actor

Tanzyn Crawford

Actor

Daniel Ings

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Peter Claffey

Ser Duncan the Tall

Dexter Sol Ansell

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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. Go to Full Review Noel Murray New York Magazine/Vulture Jan 20
4/5
This is a lighter, sweeter, and often funnier Song of Ice and Fire. Go to Full Review 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." Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

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