HBO was surprised by how many people tuned in to watch its new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Over its first three days, the show attracted 6.7 million viewers across both HBO and the streaming service Max. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, this number is higher than executives initially expected, especially considering concerns that there might already be too much Game of Thronesrelated content with the existing show, House of the Dragon*.
As a huge fan of HBO shows, I wasn’t surprised to hear that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms got off to a fantastic start! It’s already the third-biggest premiere on Max, right after The Last of Us and House of the Dragon. Honestly, it’s been dominating the Top 10 charts, even beating out shows like Heated Rivalry, Euphoria, Industry, and The Pitt. It makes total sense, though – this series is based on George R.R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight, and people are clearly loving it!
I have to say, one of the biggest strengths of this film is the delightful pairing of Ser Dunk and Egg, played by Peter Claffey and newcomer Dexter Sol Ansell. Their chemistry is fantastic, and watching their unusual bond develop as the young knight experiences his first tournament is truly charming. As I mentioned in my review for MovieWeb, it’s a really engaging dynamic.
Dunk and Egg Are Comparable To Beloved ‘Game of Thrones’ Duo
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During recent interviews with GamesRadar+ and other media outlets to promote the new series, executive producer Ira Parker compared the relationship between Dunk, Egg, Sandor ‘The Hound’ Clegane, and Arya Stark. In seasons two and three of Game of Thrones, Sandor, a former member of the Kingsguard who abandoned his post after the Battle of Blackwater, kidnaps Arya and they travel together. Despite their clashing personalities, they slowly form a father-daughter bond that became a memorable part of the show.
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The dynamic between a tall man and his smaller sidekick is also present in the Dunk and Egg stories. Parker pointed this out while explaining how A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms differs from the larger Game of Thrones series. We can’t wait for the next episode!
This story isn’t about zombies or complex political intrigue, and it doesn’t follow many different characters. It focuses on just two: Dunk and Egg, his young squire. Their relationship is similar to pairings we’ve seen in Game of Thrones, like the Hound and Arya, or Brienne and Pod.
George R.R. Martin excels at creating unlikely but compelling partnerships, and those were always the highlights of the original show for me. This new series focuses entirely on one of those pairings, and it’s really enjoyable – we hope audiences feel the same way.
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2026-01-23 19:22