A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Before the crown and dragon politics of Westeros take center stage, two unlikely figures strike out across a rugged realm. Dunk the Tall is earnest and brave, a knight in training who still clings to simple ideals. His small squire Egg proves clever, fearless, and surprisingly resourceful. The world feels wide and untamed, with dragons remembered only in old stories and Houses maneuvering for influence beneath a fragile peace. Their tests come from clashes of loyalty, stubborn pride, and the rough edge of growing up. Together they find strength in trust, misstep, and steadfast companionship, even as dangers loom. Above all, it's a story about growing up under a shade cast by legends that came before.

Created by George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker, this 2026 prequel to Game of Thrones expands the Westeros timeline. It follows Dunk and Egg as they navigate power, duty, and their unlikely bond.

Initial responses praise the show for its character focus and rich world building. Viewers connect with Dunk and Egg through their mentorship, flawed decisions, and the quiet stakes that shape character, not just swords and banners. The series leans into questions of courage versus naivety, the high cost of ambition, and the difficult lessons that come with trust when loyalties shift and dragons are never far away in memory. It presents a moral compass anchored by friendship, hard choices, and a sense that small acts can alter destinies.

As a new entry in a beloved world, it has yet to pick up major nominations. Early chatter focuses on the cast and the world building crafted by Martin and Parker and the potential for strong performances.

While it's early in its run, the show already sparks conversation among fantasy fans about its take on Dunk and Egg lore and Westeros history. If the momentum continues, expect memes, theories, and quotes to circulate as the world expands.