A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Schedule: Episode Dates + Release Time

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Schedule: Episode Dates + Exact Release Time

The long-awaited return to Westeros has finally arrived. HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered on January 18, 2026, bringing the beloved Tales of Dunk and Egg to the screen. Unlike the sprawling political warfare of Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, this series offers a grounded, grittier look at the Seven Kingdoms through the eyes of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg.

If you are catching up or planning your Sunday nights, here is the complete confirmed release schedule for Season 1. We are currently approaching Episode 3, so there is still time to jump in before the finale.

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Season 1 Episode Calendar

Episode # Title Release Date Status
1 The Hedge Knight January 18, 2026 Released
2 Hard Salt Beef January 25, 2026 Released
3 The Squire February 1, 2026 Upcoming
4 Seven February 8, 2026 Upcoming
5 In the Name of the Mother February 15, 2026 Upcoming
6 The Morrow (Finale) February 22, 2026 Upcoming

Exact Release Time on HBO and Max

New episodes air exclusively on HBO and stream simultaneously on Max.

  • Eastern Time (ET): Sundays at 10:00 PM
  • Pacific Time (PT): Sundays at 7:00 PM
  • British Summer Time (BST): Mondays at 2:00 AM (Sky Atlantic/NOW)

Unlike some streaming competitors, HBO is sticking to the traditional weekly release format, which has already sparked massive weekly discussions online.


What Reddit Theories Say About the Plot

The r/asoiaf community has been buzzing since the premiere. With the show adapting George R.R. Martin's novellas fairly faithfully, book readers are already dissecting the small changes. One major topic of discussion is the portrayal of the Targaryens during this era—specifically how the show handles the "Blackfyre Rebellion" backstory without overwhelming new viewers.

A popular thread discusses the pacing of the six-episode season, with fans theorizing that the finale, "The Morrow," might tease the events of the second novella, The Sworn Sword, or potentially flash forward to the Great Council.

[Spoilers Main] A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 1 & 2 Discussion
by u/DunkTheLunk in r/asoiaf

Cast & Crew: Social Reactions

Peter Claffey (Dunk) and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) have received widespread praise for their chemistry. Social media is filled with clips of "Egg" being sassy, which has become the breakout meme of January 2026. Showrunner Ira Parker has also been active on X (formerly Twitter), teasing that Episode 4 will contain the most visually stunned sequence of the season.



Stay tuned as we update this post with official episode titles and ratings as the season progresses. See you in the Kingsguard comments section!